FabSwingers.com forum: Winter working from home

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I work from home 4 days a week.

Starting to feel the boredom struggle about 8pm every night because I’ve been home all day! Work keeps me very busy but I can’t shake this 8pm sinking feeling.

What does everyone else do as we start getting into shorter daylight hours?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I come alive!!!

I bloody love coming home in the dark. It's awesome.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Start going out more. Whether it's for a long walk to restore my mood and enjoy nature or to stomp on leaves whilst listening to a Halloween playlist, it's good to get out when you have a break. Even if it's only a ten minutes walk.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

As well as Meli's suggestion of a daily walk, what about joining a gym or going to a pub quiz etc ?

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By *hunkyBuggaMan
over a year ago

Devon

I go out in the day and then work a bit later so I can make the most of the best weather of the day and daylight!

That said I am quite happy with my own company and am issued to it!

Also book things in to make you go out, meet friends for dinner etc

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Could you ask to do more days in the office ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is killer! That’s why I go for a walk at lunchtime now to break it up or I’d be the same.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I got a SAD light. I have that on when working from home and it seems to help with early morning gloom.

I also give myself a couple of hours in the middle of the day to take the dogs out and have a work out.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m going to start doing more days in the office to break it up and I’ve just a gym just to get me out for mental stimulation xx

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Can you flex your hours? I’ve just spent the morning in the gym and pool , reading. Ironing, Going to work 12 till 9 then go out for dinner

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I happened to be walking back from town last night. It was still mild and a really nice moonlit cloudscape....love it.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

The best way to deal with that always as others said is to have a nice walk or a little break pottering in the garden. Whatever you do, don't come on fab or someone will drag you into an intense conversation of dinner v tea, roll v bap, big v small and the like and that's not good for you

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I'm the same working from home can be hard!

I need to escape at some point in the day otherwise I find I can't switch off.

Mrs

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

I love working from home. Training keeps me sane - getting out for a run or to the gym.

Helps having the hound to walk as well.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

Get a dog! It’s a massive commitment to spending more time outside, and forces you to take actual breaks. If you don’t, the dog will pee all over your house. Proper motivation.

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

"Helps having the hound to walk as well. "

Ha! Jinx.

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I’ve worked from home for about 15 years and have got into a routine which really helps me keep focused and stay sane!

As others have said get out of the house for a walk at lunchtime or do something more strenuous, I’m also a dog owner so that gets me out of the house.

Personally I get to the gym around 7.30am, I’m back home by 9am and I’m in my home office just after. When you’re in your office you’re not at your desk for the duration and your WFH days should be the same.

It’s convenient for things like GP or dental appointments and home deliveries are a breeze!

As with most things it’s about getting a balance that works for you.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Early morning walk before breakfast and another before dinner. Winter can be cosy but I do not like January or February!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work from home 4 days a week.

Starting to feel the boredom struggle about 8pm every night because I’ve been home all day! Work keeps me very busy but I can’t shake this 8pm sinking feeling.

What does everyone else do as we start getting into shorter daylight hours?

A SAD light helps. As does a good routine. And some hobbies. I have young kids so can’t head out after work for very long, so I get stuck into a tv series, read a lot, paint, knit, even build Lego. All very nerdy and sometimes I feel like a grandma but I keep reminding myself they will grow up soon.

A Fab midday meet sometimes helps as does chatting to friends from here late at night!

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By *onnycMan
over a year ago

Doncaster

I also work from home 3-4 days a week and would echo all the advice about going out for a walk. Exercise is a key contributor to good mental health

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I do not like January or February!"

I think this is my problem. It’s going to be dark and shit for the next 5 months.

I need to start going for a walk at lunch and gym before work.

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

wick

Still can't used to this home working fab to much of a discraction lol

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Treat working from home as if you are in the office.. same routine.. it also makes getting outside and having breaks s… so after I have done my shift.. I just go outside and have a walk..

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

I nip Next door to have a coffee or lunch break with my neighbour ...she's elderly and loves catching up with gossip and sharing it...

Kills 2 birds with one stone as she doesn't leave her house ever so it's a break for me and company for her

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By *lexm87Man
over a year ago

Various

It'll be interesting to see if this year's festive must haves will be wfh related. Heated slippers, gloves and various blankets perhaps?

Or gift cards for utilities companies?

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

wick

"I nip Next door to have a coffee or lunch break with my neighbour ...she's elderly and loves catching up with gossip and sharing it...

Kills 2 birds with one stone as she doesn't leave her house ever so it's a break for me and company for her

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that's a great thing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go to the gym which gets me out tue house but I also love a night time walk. Something about walking in the dark makes it such a better experience

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

Get a proper job..!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Get a proper job..!

Please tell me you said that ironically

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By *arl17Man
over a year ago

Central Portugal

"Get a proper job..!

Please tell me you said that ironically

Not really...

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Get a proper job..!

Please define proper job? I’m a lawyer specialising in IP. Any advice you can give on finding a proper job greatly received.

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By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago

Solihull and Brentwood

Not good working from home, 1 day a week. Much more productive while at work.

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By *iking 777Man
over a year ago

wick

Done for the day now a bit of fab time

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"I go to the gym which gets me out tue house but I also love a night time walk. Something about walking in the dark makes it such a better experience "

I could not walk anywhete that was totally dark. However an evening walk with street and other lighting on is indeed enjoyable

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"I nip Next door to have a coffee or lunch break with my neighbour ...she's elderly and loves catching up with gossip and sharing it...

Kills 2 birds with one stone as she doesn't leave her house ever so it's a break for me and company for her

This is a lovely thing to do. x

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By *he Silver FuxMan
over a year ago

Uttoxeter

"Get a proper job..!

I work from home all the time, I’m a chartered engineer… have I not got a ‘proper job’ then?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I keep work seperate from living room. I get a cosy feeling in winter around 8pm as dinner is finished and I am usually settled down watching a film.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

"I work from home 4 days a week.

Starting to feel the boredom struggle about 8pm every night because I’ve been home all day! Work keeps me very busy but I can’t shake this 8pm sinking feeling.

What does everyone else do as we start getting into shorter daylight hours?

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I work so hard in the week by time i get home make my tea and eat it I'm asleep

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I work from home 4 days a week.

Starting to feel the boredom struggle about 8pm every night because I’ve been home all day! Work keeps me very busy but I can’t shake this 8pm sinking feeling.

What does everyone else do as we start getting into shorter daylight hours?

Normally go for a run with either the club I run for, or mates from the club I run for in non club nights. Find a hobby would be my advice. Mr

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