Overwork is the chief occupational hazard for people who work from home.
When the office is just steps away from the place where you eat, sleep, and spend time with family and friends, the temptation to work constantly can be too much. Many people find this drive to work admirable. But working too much has many downsides, any of which can wind up making you less productive in the long run. The most common effects of chronic overwork are physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. In fact, scientists have found that people who work 12 to 14 hours a day are actually less productive than those who maintain a more traditional 8-9 hour daily schedule.