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To not leave the house when wfh?

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museumum · 21/11/2024 18:47

Am I unreasonable to not get outside at this time of year?
I feel like it’s not healthy. But I’m struggling to go for a walk or run in the dark.
what do you do if you wfh and children old enough to take themselves to and from school.

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DreadPirateRobots · 21/11/2024 18:57

I go for a walk on my lunch break.

StillAtTheRestaurant · 21/11/2024 18:57

I go out for a walk at lunchtime unless it's really raining. I'd go crazy if I was stuck indoors all day!

coxesorangepippin · 21/11/2024 18:55

Yah I go out daily

Doggymummar · 21/11/2024 18:54

I once did 22 days straight not going out it was bliss. I'm on holiday this week and went out to Sainsbury's yesterday other than that indoors for ten days. I love being home

notedbiscuits · 21/11/2024 18:54

Someone said to me that if you wfh, you need to incorporate some walking/exercise before your time of work starts.

Getting out of bed 10 mins before work is not the answer.

Parapaderapa · 21/11/2024 18:52

Surely one of the benefits of being an adult is that you can pretty much do what you like?! Go out, don’t go out, I don’t think anyone else will be bothered!

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AmICrazyToEvenBother · 21/11/2024 18:51

Go out on your lunch break!

notedbiscuits · 21/11/2024 18:51

Remember if you are not venturing out in the daylight, take vitamin D as this helps with your immune system.

Scottishskifun · 21/11/2024 18:51

I try to force myself for a walk at lunchtime although I don't really fancy it bur always feel better for it. Not very long about 20 minute loop

Skepticgal · 21/11/2024 18:50

I joined a gym. I don't love it but it ticks the exercise box.

notedbiscuits · 21/11/2024 18:50

Can you go on a short walk in your lunch break?

If the weather is foul, do one of the thousands of YT videos of exercises. There are various ones depending on your ability.

Pivotting · 21/11/2024 18:49

I live on my own and quite often if I’m wfh I don’t leave the house at all. One of the reasons I need to get into the office regularly!

JustMarriedBecca · 21/11/2024 18:48

I don't go out the house. Might potter in the garden to get some fresh air. Might nip to the Spar shop to get some more crisps....