How is everyone dealing with maintaining some level of productivity while WFH? We’ve been working from home for almost a year now and I’m really burnt out at this point. My baseline mood is depressed. Small tasks that felt routine before now are anxiety inducing. I’m losing the will to try and be productive, but I’m scared of layoffs. The work just keeps coming and I feel like I’m not able to keep up.

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Very difficult tbh. Not nearly as productive even for small, easy tasks that I'd like to be.

Maybe change your home office setup? Rearrange things, get a new comfy office chair, get some plants?

Also, try and take at least a short walk every day to remember what the outdoors looks like!

It's tough, but all you can do is your best. You got this 💪

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I live in a tiny apartment in Brooklyn and have been working at my kitchen table the past year. No room for a desk. I am moving out of state to a bigger place in a few weeks so hoping that helps. I might even get a desk!

Honestly, I’ve been trying a lot of those! I’ve been doing them all year. Now it just feels like the returns are diminishing.

I really appreciate your thoughts, so thank you!

Have you been able to take time for yourself? Even if we aren’t able to travel or take in the same luxuries, a few days of PTO here and there can be refreshing.

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Little bit! The days off help but just being home all the time makes it less refreshing. It’s still worth it though.

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Exercise at lunch. Bare minimum go for a walk. Give a hearty stretch in the morning before chair. Limber up.

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