Does work distract you from things going on in your life? Or do the things going on in your life distract you from work?

[JustinTheGreat]

I’ve heard some people say they enjoy working while theyre going through things in their personal life. Work distracts them from thinking about it.
but for me personally, it’s the opposite. I can’t concentrate on work if I’m going through something.

Work distracts me from things going on in my life

Things going on in my life distracts me from my work

[melanieeeB]

When I worked as a waitress, saleswoman or like in a hotel or cinema.. something where I had constantly something to do.. the work would distract me.
Now I'm just sitting at a computer, bored as hell and checking numbers and the bankaccount... my work ain't distracting me from anything lol

[petitedollbabee]

It changes per day. Some day it really helps to have a break from my thoughts, other days my thoughts disrupt my work.

[OfMiceandMen]

I chose things going on in my life distract me from work. TBH, my life is pretty low key (which is great), and the only distractions are knowing I could be outside either playing in the snow or in the spring and summer being on the water.

[KostasKouvalis]

I'll say the first one. Of course you need to have money, but for me work is also something to just pass the time and keep me in check, because when I have too much time on my hands I start doing stupid things

[NathanDavis]

I can make it work both ways... lol

[alice55]

hate work so I'm always distracted by personal stuff while working

[gorydetails]

I work for money to indulge in things that I enjoy

[Winnerwinningwin]

A lot of people tend to be mean at work. I’m sensitive and it bothers me a lot.