Needing advice on how to stay focused. I’m 34 weeks pregnant, and am planning on working up to my due date. All I can think about are things I need to do at home to get ready for this baby...

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I’m not pregnant but when I’m struggling to focus I set a timer for 20 minutes and focus only on work for 20 minutes. This normally kicks off a streak of 4 20 minutes and then a break.

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This is a great suggestion. Thanks!

OP, does your firm offer any time off before due date?

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At least as EY the two weeks off before doesn’t count towards anything on the back end. No reduction in 16 weeks and you aren’t using vacation. Now is not the time to be a hero for the firm! Take the time and nest and do things that make you comfortable before baby comes.

I’m renovating the house we just bought and I’m only googling tiles and flooring and lighting all the time 🤣
I can’t be a*sed with work

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Also still renovating our house. Our pregnancy was not planned, but I definitely would not recommend doing a renovation with a baby on the way! It just adds so much more stress.

I’ve lost all motivation to get things done at work!

Actually you should be on leave now.

I guess you aren't in California?

Pffft I wish!

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