change in habits
I recently began working from the office 4 days a week (instead of 3), and will soon be in the office 5 days a week - a return to life pre-COVID. There's been an adjustment period, to say the least.
It's a different kind of adjustment, though; I feel like I'm not on top of things like finances etc. because I've been too busy (between "real" work and interruptions from colleagues) to bring our budget notebook out to check off various items. I suppose there's also a bit of wanting to keep my private life, private: I'd rather not have my budget out in the open even if deep down I know people aren't looking.
One positive: I've taken to public transit one day a week (will be twice, in the new year) and I find it a joy. I say that unironically! It takes twice as long to get to work, but I'm able to focus on what I'm listening to, whether it's music or podcasts or - lately - audiobooks. I don't get that kind of time in the office, the car, or at home.