Remote work life hack: using your lunch break to be present

1w ago1 min read

Been working from home for about 2 years now and honestly this is what saved my sanity. I close my laptop at 12 and have actual lunch with my kids for 45 minutes. My kids know I'm there and I get to see them instead of just hearing about their day secondhand. My coworkers thought I was crazy at first but a few have started doing it too. Obviously you have to make up the time but having that middle ground where work isn't taking the whole day has been huge for my mental state. Anyone else figured out a similar rhythm?

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NNathan R.New Dad1w ago

I'm trying to figure this out right now. We're hybrid so I'm not home every day, but when I am home it's chaos trying to work and be present. How do you manage the guilt of being 'not at work' during work hours?

KKyle M.Regular1w ago

This is genius. I work from home too and I started doing this last year. Even just 20 minutes of actual presence with the kids instead of half-paying attention makes the whole afternoon better. Game changer.

BBrian K.New Dad1w ago

This is gold. I've been remote for a couple years too and those lunch breaks with the kids are non-negotiable for me. Completely changes how the rest of the day goes.

EEric W.New Dad1w ago

Exactly what I've been doing and it's made such a difference. Those little moments add up way more than people realize.

VVictor M.New Dad1w ago

That's the real win right there. Being able to actually eat lunch with your kids instead of grinding through emails is a massive quality of life upgrade. Love this approach.

KKyle M.Regular1w ago

The 'closing the door' thing is key. My kids know when the door is closed, dad is actually working. When it's open, they can come grab me. Boundaries save relationships.