ebenezer202l:
is your mailbox active?

Yeah

ModestGal:

Yes ma'am, maybe thats because I'm an introvert, I just don't enjoy conversations with people or maybe because majority of the people are too dumb for me to have interesting conversation with
After 2minutes of talking I feel so exhausted and wish the person could just leave

Okay, I think I can understand.

ModestGal:
This is my life,and I enjoy it so much, I don't know why you have problem with that. I wish I could delete people from even talking to me,its emotionally draining when I'm constantly forcing self on a useless conversation
I'm an animator and graphics designer

I don't actually have any problem with it. I can say working from home is much more convenient but sometimes you might just need to interact with the outside world.
Hmmm....you know you can't totally delete people from talking to you. Nothing beats having a real conversation with people.

NNEWIsuper:

Would you mind I keep u company

dingbang:
good evening. I think i'll be needing your services. Can we talk on phone pls?

Okay

R0kstarr8:
g

Zyxzzzz:
Hmm

Germi9:
ye

The hustle is real... Front page hustlers

Mekanus:
The genuine ones that accept Nigerians are hard to come by. I've actually been doing transcription but they just slashed their pay by more than 50%, that's why I'm looking for other online hustle that pays well. So if you don't mind, you can tell me any that's good and accepts Nigerians. My email is emalonic@gmail.com.

I'm actually not into online business.

1. By choice
2. Setting High standards
3. Lack of self improvement

Mekanus:
Please which work do you do from home? I want to work from home too.

There are several work you can do from home.
Do some research. There are threads on that on Nairaland.

Why are some people concerned if the guy can feed her or not?
He's an adult and must have counted the cost.

EazyJ:

Go girl.

pcguru1:


I work from home full-time, gym is not an option, Its important. Sitting down all day can lead to laziness , you don't need to go to the gym, do some exercise, but I always leave the house after done with work. I hang at the beer parlour when bored too, to watch the game and interact with peeps. But as a lady it's different for you. Go hang out , balance is the key, else you might end up frustrated

I sure involve in physical exercise in the house and I go jogging on some days.
Balance is the key!!

jelel6:
Op. You're not alone. In fact, the story you told applies to me and my present situation in so many ways.

To make matters worse, I'm aggressively pursuing opportunities that will practically render me a stay-at-home 9-5 guy professionally.

You should follow some of the advice about going out more and meeting people since physical interactions seem important to you. Church, Salon, Market. And Neighbors? It'd be easier to make friendships with people of the same gender as you. You should probably allow the other side (guys) come to you, especially if you're going to be physically reachable.

Happy solitude while it last! But remember Reclusion is a real thing.

1000 likes for you.

jelel6:


Guy, this is so out of point that I don't know where to start with you.

She is not sick. Happiness has nothing to do with fun outdoors or meeting people. Atleast happiness is not limited to engaging in such activities.

God bless you for this reply. His comment is so off point; reason I totally ignored it.

jelel6:
.

If I don't stalk myself, who will?

Black beauty

baralatie:

depending on the size of the church na choir sure pass!

boise dig choir girls!

EazyJ:
Work from home has it's pros and cons. Similar situation a friend of mine is in.
@Op, you might consider a co-working space if you can afford it.

Co-working space. I think it's high time I looked into it.

talk2hb1:

I can relate as a softwares developer working from home, what I do is I try to hangout with friends I meet online, some days are no work day, and I have a me time (Even if you want to give me 1bill..... ) I go play, I love traveling just to ease burnout. You can contact me if you are in Lagos, we could go hangout sometime.
Chat me up on Telegram @TheHonored

It's nice that you have a "me" time; at least you can hangout and have fun.
Aw.... I'm not in Lagos

DEGREE2466:


Loyal friends are like perfect man or woman. You have to make it work as there's no such thing as perfect human.

Friends that will not fall into the other categories especially beggars always build a wall around them so you have to prove your loyalty first to get one back.

Apt!

smartxyz:
Hello guys,

Please have you ever been asked "what do you want from me?" by a lady that you just wanted to help with strings attached?

I was driving home yesterday after work and a lady(average looking) flagged me to stop and i decided to stop and gave her a lift. I asked her where she was going and she mentioned a bustop before mine and i said lucky you...we had a lil chat as i drove her and she seemed really fun, We got to her bustop and i offered to be taking her to work in the morning since she stays close to my place. Then suddenly her face changed and she asked the annoying question "Oga what do you want from me?".. at that point i was dumbfounded and sad at same time. but i had to quickly smile and said "nothing" then i drove off.


For me i find it sad, a lot of people are not used to good people doing good things without wanting anything in return.

How do you feel and react when asked that question?

Please share yours

You've said it all, a lot of people are not used to receiving help without giving something in return.
I'm sure she was shocked at your kind gesture but she could have handled it better.

iLegendd:
Your shoe is the best size. Keep it and don't lose it. I won't say much.

Uhm....

Nukubib:

Are you sure you are really friendly and open? Some of you work-at-home come off as snubs. I have some of them I have ignored!

It's not that difficult. Start with your friends. Organise outings more. It can even be in your place, where you'll cook and invite them over. Be willing to sponsor, you'll surely see your friends agree to it.

You mentioned church. There's a lot of potential there. I'm guessing you are the type that runs home immediately after service. After service wait behind, talk and get to know the person(s) you sat beside during service. Collect numbers. It's not only guys that collect numbers Chat them up or call them. Church is one sure place to get human interaction.
Do this and let's know how it goes.

By the way, what state are you in ?

I'm really open and friendly. Hahaha. I don't run home after service; rather people that sit close to me do that.
Thanks for your suggestion.

Ikennablue:
i can relate to this because am practically walking into your shoes. Mine is worse. I don't even come out most Sundays. Most of my friends have labeled me a snub. But am not. Am a very friendly and accommodating person. Am even a talkative.

I think the best solution is to come out. For me (a guy) am thinking of joining a football team. From there I'll make new friends. I'll create time and probably party with them. Work is important, but work shouldn't be everything. A balanced life is better

Finally found someone who can relate. I can understand the part where friends think you are intentionally snubbing them.
I agree with you. A balanced life is very important. You should know how to separate work from your normal life although it's not easy when you work from home.
Technically, your home is your workplace.

Godoverevery:
i guess you perfectly... living like this isn't too good.
U honestly need few friends around because of loneliness which isn't good for a lady....my advice is just try and engage in any social club in church or non governmental agencies...it will help alot.

I've realized it's not good. Boredom and all. Social club/governmental agencies are good ideas.

Sunnymatey:
Well, l think with your kind of job, you do need all the time to concentrate.

But l understand the fact, 'no man is an lsland'.

You need person(s) that will understand the demands of your job as some might find it digusting; no frequent hanging out, visitation etc.
Now, if you're of age, consider getting involve with someone who will not only keep you company but can also be a source of fun around your work space.

Compatibility is the key factor here.

Glad to know you understand. Some find it annoying.
Compatibility it is! Thanks

Godada:



Well, you should try getting involved in Church activities like ushering. Start off from there.

By the way what's your area of expertise since you work from home

Ushering..
Thanks for your input

Hi

Thrash

theFilmtric:
Nice write-up

theFilmtricsay

Thanks. Guilty of any?

Here are some of the morning routines or things you should avoid in the morning for a better and fresh start.

1: Don’t Go Straight to Work!

The morning is a vital segment of your whole day, and the person is more productive at this time. In the morning routine, you should add some physical activity like exercise or walk and take a healthy breakfast.
People don’t even realize the worth of their morning, that it is the most important part of the day if spend in a great manner. While most people just skip all the things and wake up, get ready, and go straight for the work.

This is not the first thing morning expects from us. By following this unhealthy routine, a person might not be fully conscious and unable to pay attention to their work. If you go directly to your work in the morning without engaging yourself in some good morning routine, you‘ll end up being disorganized, slow, and inefficient.

2: Don’t Take Hot Showers!

Everyone loves to take long hot showers, as standing under the warm water gives you the feeling of calm, and people feel their worries are washing away. While after taking a shower, a person feels more enthusiastic, refreshed, and cozy. However, taking a hot shower before going to bed is a good habit and helps you sleep peacefully.

While in the morning, if you take a hot shower, you can get a feeling of relaxation, and a person might want to go back to bed. Such thoughts in the morning disturb your whole day, and you end up being lazy. Eventually, your productivity has to suffer all day.

3: Improvise the Routine!

Once a morning routine is set up with planning, the brain can start following it without any hassle, and you can get the rewards of a good morning schedule. However, if you directly improvise the morning routine without planning, you end up being unfair with yourself as you are not doing what is beneficial for you.

Many people are bad in decision-making in the morning time, so if a person tries to act naturally and decide to stay in bed for a few more time and watch Television. This will not be okay because these are not the activities to do in the morning for a productive day. In this way, a person can get lazy, but if you plan your entire morning before, so you don’t need to improvise at the last moment and get paid for being lazy and lethargy all day.

4: Don’t Whine About Your Work!

The next thing about what not to do in the morning is to complain about your work or job because it is the worst time to whine. Eventually, by criticizing your work, you demotivated yourself, and this is the most draining thought that sticks around you for hours afterward. Despite the energy you feel at the start of your day by grumbling about your work in the morning, you take two steps back. Meanwhile, you are turning over yourself into a depression.

Every time you whine, you find other ways to switch off your work and don’t try to find solutions to problems; you forget to look at the opportunities that come along way after hardships. The only thing that matters to you is to find an escape from that job or work, and by doing so, you end up with a big loss. No matter what you feel, don’t whine about your job or work in the morning.

5: Don’t Make Unimportant Decisions!

Most people start their mornings, making pointless decisions about your dressing, what type of workout you have to do, and what sort of music you want to listen to while driving, etc. Eventually, they overburdened themselves with such silly decisions that are not important or profitable for them. However, to be productive, you need to cut these pointless decisions in the morning.

However, most successful people don’t waste their time on these fruitless decisions; they try to wear the same dress, listen to the same music, and not change their work out every day to save their precious time. In this way, they can spend their morning on making worthy decisions that give them more benefits.

Moreover, this is not the only reason to avoid mental cluttering; the actual reason is your brain needs warm up every morning, and if you start the day with mental clutter, your work might be suffering.

6: Don’t Stay in The Dark!

Our Circadian rhythm, or in other words, says the body’s clock is stimulated with light exposure. The release of melatonin hormone (tells your body about sleep time) suppresses when there is light present outside. According to research, people find it easier in summer to wake up. If you need to boost yourself, you should avoid staying in the dark for a longer period after waking up.

7: Don’t Check Social Media First!

Several people start scrolling social media apps right after getting up from sleep. While paying attention to the latest news, family and friends’ happenings, and so on, will leave you feeling stressed. So, if you are waking up from a relaxing sleep, such depressive news can put too much stimulus on your brain, and you end up being stressed.

Which of these are you guilty of? Let me know in the comments section.

Credit:
https://drpsychological.com/7-things-you-should-never-do-in-the-morning/

I saw it coming. I had gotten over the breakup before it finally happened so I wasn't surprised.