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by blurr 947 days ago
I've been in tech for over a decade and started working from home post-pandemic. Living close to nature, I thought I'd be outdoors more, but no, I found myself desk-bound from dawn to dusk. It made stepping outside feel like a chore, and my breaks were often spent scrolling through reels. It didn't hit me until I started feeling down everyday—I was spiralling into some monotonous, lonely hell. To break the cycle, I scheduled daily walks. The walks, coupled with casual chats with passersby/neighbours, really lifted my spirits. It's a change I wish I'd made sooner.
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The best part of working from home is truly seizing the morning thanks to not having to commute or put on business casual. Little walks before works are liable to turn into full blown 3 hour hikes at dawn before long. Very energizing to start the day at 9am and feel like you’ve already had plenty of sunlight and activity, especially this time of year when the sun sets so early.
Spot on!