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When I started working again I also got a gig working from home. I tried to use my free time to make sure I was fully comfortable with my childcare situation (nanny) and establish a good routine with household and baby stuff, and network so I could get local gigs in the future. Took a few weeks back to get into a normal work routine but turned out to be the best time ever! Enjoy spending more time with your baby!
When I came back the first month or so was really hard. Try coming to the office for a couple of days a week, especially Fridays to get reconnected. It takes a while to get back into the swing of things. Best advice I ever got is that it takes 6 months to get back to full speed. Don’t be hard on yourself and talk to people in your network about easing back in.
I slowly went back to work (first week 1 day, second week 2 days etc). But for the first 1-2 months, I had no ability to focus, I thought every work related meeting or conversation was the most boring thing I’d ever heard, I was unmotivated, and I literally lost my capacity to actively listen to a conversation (I’d zone out after 1 minute). It’s hard but it’s common. Give yourself some time, set small goes, and plan your day in 15-30 minute increments until the feeling passes (eg I will listen for the next 15 minutes and note key insights, decisions, and actions — If I didn’t make myself take notes, I just didn’t listen.
It will pass. Good luck
Have you worked from home for extended periods before? I started working from home years ago and it is a tough transition. When I’m feeling in a rut or unmotivated (and I am meeting free for a few hours) I go for a run (or swim) to start the day or I get dressed in real clothes, do my hair and makeup and go work somewhere out of the house- a coffee shop or coworking space. It’s a kick in the pants
WFH is harder than people think. I started working from home but opted to go into the office a couple days a week (my office is really close so i could just pop in for a couple meetings) I need contact with people and some meetings just go better in person. If you’re not near an office, I’d second getting dressed in real clothes and getting out of the house when possible.