https://fortune.com/2023/02/02/remote-work-why-do-i-miss-commuting-psychological-detach-recovery-liminal-space-management-study/
In our recently published conceptual study, we argue that commutes are a source of “liminal space”—a time free of both home and work roles that provides an opportunity to recover from work and mentally switch gears to home.
During the shift to remote work, many people lost this built-in support for these important daily processes. Without the ability to mentally shift gears, people experience role blurring, which can lead to stress. Without mentally disengaging from work, people can experience burnout.
Remote work actually bad, come back to the office.
I kind of get where they're coming from, but I just take my dog for a long walk after work to a similar effect. Which also, unlike a commute, makes me feel good. Like I'm just a vegetable after an in-office day, after a wfh day I usually can get stuff done and enjoy my spare time.