Hello, remote humans,

No one’s watching when you eat stale crackers at your desk.
Or when your lower back starts sending warning signals.
Or when a 3PM energy drink feels less like a drink and more like a negotiation with your nervous system.

That’s the gift of remote work.
And the trap.

Without a commute or coworkers, burnout doesn’t look dramatic. It looks quiet. Efficient. Productive.

This week, we’re talking about the invisible habits that drain you and the simple, strategic shifts that protect your energy before you need a full system reboot.

Because flexibility only works if your body and brain can keep up.

Let’s build energy instead of borrowing it.

— Ric & Shellie

P.S. Know a remote worker who thinks caffeine is a long-term strategy? Forward this before their nervous system sends a resignation letter. 🙌🏼

By Becca Marshall

Resourced Living is a monthly column for remote workers, weaving practices and tools as lifestyle medicine—so you can stay balanced, clear, and supported in everyday life.

No one's watching your posture. Or how long you've been sitting. Or that third coffee. 

That's the freedom of remote work, and the trap. What if those tight shoulders and afternoon crashes aren't problems to push through, but messages from your most reliable teammate? 

Becca Marshall reveals why remote workers have a secret advantage when it comes to building energy instead of burning it. The answer isn't another productivity hack. It's way simpler than that.

Decode what your body's actually telling you →

✅ Wellness Beyond Walls: Promoting Health in Remote Work

✅ Staying Fit While Working from Home: Incorporating Exercise into Your Routine

✅ Fuel Your Brain: Foods That Help You Concentrate and Boost Memory

By Rachel Thompson

Still chained to your desk waiting for the bell to ring? 

Rachel nailed it: going remote doesn't automatically make you healthy. It just makes your bad habits invisible. She had to unlearn corporate reflexes like staying "available" when she needed Do Not Disturb mode to actually think. 

The twist? Learning to run your business teaches you how to run your life. Her sleep goal might surprise you.

Steal Rachel's Health Strategy →

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🔆 The "If-Then" Trap: Why Happiness Is Not a Destination. Happiness isn't a reward you get for finishing your to-do list.

Next week: Stop Fighting Through the Fog: Your Mid-Day Reset Playbook

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Six cities. Six chances to remember you're not just a Slack avatar.

Pick one. Show up.

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