Mornings can be tough, especially in the midst of a pandemic that has shifted our schedules and impacted our motivation, mood, and mindset going into each day. It’s easy to feel anxious, out of control, or defeated as the situation changes daily. We want to foster habits that help us navigate this difficult time well.
Working from home does not mean less stress. Instead, I have found new stressors. Without my colleagues to help feed my motivation and creativity, I get stuck in my own head. The rhythm of the day is blurred. The four steps from my bed to the desk doesn’t provide me the time for thought and reflection my long work commute did. The distractions of home, family, TV, house chores, the call of the yard, all cause me to lose focus.
