I used to use my home office as my photo and video editing studio where I enjoyed photography as my hobby. Since WFH, I don’t ever want to use it because it makes me feel like I’m at work. I feel like I need a second office 😓 anyone else fee that way?

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yes totally! I work and also have a podcast but I hate recording at the same desk 😅 doesn't feel relaxed and fun enough

It’s soul crushing almost

I do too

I’ve got an L shaped desk and use one side for work and the other for hobbies and somehow that’s helped my mind keep them separate enough. It was definitely a worry of mine when it all started though.

Are you me?

Dont you mean “Are me is me?”

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