We had a 60-minute session today at the office. Client came in looking pretty frustrated, saying that ever since they transitioned to remote work, they’ve been feeling totally isolated and unmotivated. They said quote 'I just can’t focus at home, and I feel so cut off from everyone' unquote. They talked about how much they miss the routine of going into the office, seeing coworkers, and having that separation between work and home. They also mentioned that without that structure, they’re finding it hard to stay on track and are feeling overwhelmed by the workload because it feels like there’s no real beginning or end to the workday anymore.
We talked about how a lot of people are struggling with the shift to remote work and that it’s important to create a new routine that works for them. I suggested they set small, manageable goals throughout the day and try to stick to a schedule that includes breaks and, you know, some form of social interaction, even if it’s just a quick phone call with a friend or a colleague. We also talked about creating a designated workspace at home, just to help them mentally separate work from relaxation. Their homework is to try building a new work routine this week—setting up a work schedule with start and stop times, adding in breaks, and making sure they’re taking time to connect with people during the day.
They seemed willing to give it a shot, though they were still a bit skeptical. We’ll follow up next week to see how it’s going and if we need to tweak anything.