Since Russia started the invasion of Ukraine, I feel sad and baffled while being glued to news sources covering the war, mostly on Twitter.
How do you keep your focus on working during these times?
Ask HN: How do you get work done while there is a war in Europe?
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#2There are things in the immediate sphere of your life which you can influence. Telescoping in on tragic events which you have no direct control over doesn't empower you or resolve the underlying tragedy. Remember that there are bad situations on every scale throughout the world, everyday.
The best way to empower yourself is to tackle the things which you can change. The more empowered you are, the more agency you have to tackle tragic events. Although it is unlikely that you will be able to personally prevent wars, there are other smaller problems you can engage with.
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#3I don't glue myself to the news. What's the point? Do you really need minute by minute updates of every operation or event? What actionable difference will it make?
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#4It's definitely tricky and I find myself doing the same, refreshing Reddit, BBC News, Twitter and Telegram channels.
It sucks, and I bet the closer (geographically) you are to the conflict, the worse it gets.
Trying to do your routine helps sometimes, but I don't think it's feasible to completely forget about what's happening.
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#6Just like you did get work done when there was war in Afghanistan, Syria, …
Re: Ask HN: How do you get work done while there is a war in Europe?
#7It's ok to take a few days for your mental health and recuperation. Talk to your manager.
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#8I don't glue myself to the news. What's the point? Do you really need minute by minute updates of every operation or event? What actionable difference will it make?
You're absolutely correct, it's not needed. I guess it's more like an addiction at this time I can't overcome (yet).
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#9This may help you
Re: Ask HN: How do you get work done while there is a war in Europe?
#10It's ok to take a few days for your mental health and recuperation. Talk to your manager.
I work for myself hence my time is unregulated/untracked - there is no manager :)