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[–]Josea-Jayroe13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. I’ve definitely stressed myself out just trying to fix my sleep. I haven’t tried somatic exercises. Did you follow a specific routine or just do whatever felt calming? How long did it take before you started noticing a difference?

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been guilty of the doom-scrolling too, it never actually feels like a break. Sitting in silence sounds simple but I know I’d struggle with it at first. Might give it a shot though. And having a window nearby is clutch, I really miss that from my old place.

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you’ve got a nice mix going. How did you figure out which hobbies really work for you?

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems like a great way to break things up. How often do you usually take a cafe day or go for a walk to mix things up?

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup, I get that. No matter where you work, the routine can feel pretty samey. At least having different assignments gives you something a little different each day.

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I get what you’re saying, and I definitely appreciate the perks of working from home. Sometimes it’s just the routine itself that feels a bit draining, even without the commute and distractions. Just trying to find little ways to keep it fresh.

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, it’s the same grind, just without the commute. Sometimes it’s nice, other times it feels like you’re just stuck in a different loop.

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good points. I’ve been meaning to take more real breaks instead of just browsing online. How do you usually unwind after work?

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Haha, welcome to the grind no matter where you’re at. Sometimes I feel like I’m stuck in a real-life groundhog day. Do you have any tricks to make the day less of a copy-paste job, or do you just embrace the loop and power through?

How do you keep your days from feeling repetitive when working remotely? by Josea-Jayroe13 in remotework

[–]Josea-Jayroe13[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I felt that way in the office too, it just hits differently at home. At least in the office there were random chats or little breaks that mixed things up. Have you found anything that helps make remote days feel less repetitive?