I am at work physically but not mentally
@ketinaharriet (397)
Nairobi, Kenya
June 27, 2022 6:30am CST
Hello my lots, this week I was to get back at work on Thursday but early in the morning I was told with my boss to get to work cause my colleague will not make it since he's traveled long distance to attend personal issues. Now I'm at work physically but my mind is not.
What can you say about being at a place physically but mentally you are not ?
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Jun 22
@ketinaharriet Are you enjoying the book?
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@ketinaharriet (397)
• Nairobi, Kenya
28 Jun 22
@RubyHawk yes like I am almost done
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@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
28 Jun 22
I would say drink a lot of coffee. 
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@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
27 Jun 22
You are not ready to work. You have something else on mind.
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@ketinaharriet (397)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jun 22
I had plans and they have all failed due to duty call
@everwonderwhy (6696)
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19 Aug 22
@ketinaharriet In my line of work in food and hospitality industry, I do a lot of physical agility and mental concentration combined. I cannot stop within the 3-hour straight shift. I love the work immensely.
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
27 Jun 22
Come on you just standing in for a colleague and you feel exhausted? No better try to cheer up and you will be okay. Listen to music, go for a walk or watch some comedy. All the best
@ketinaharriet (397)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jun 22
I have been covering him too much that is why I got bored cause he is taking advantage of my kindness
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@ketinaharriet (397)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jun 22
@Laurakemunto already done that, just waiting for him to get back and have a meeting with the superiors
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@Laurakemunto (12862)
• Kenya
27 Jun 22
@ketinaharriet ooh sorry about that you need to discuss this issue with him . Make it known to him that you hAve limits just to clear your boundary not because you not okay helping him but because you feel he's abusing your kindness. If it won't work, am sure you can discuss this with your supervisor or anyone in authority
@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
27 Jun 22
Your work performance will be affected. I hope you will feel better soon 
@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
27 Jun 22
We usually term it as physically present but mentally absent. That means you're not in the mood for you're disinterested.
@Beestring (13275)
• Hong Kong
27 Jun 22
You have to work anyway. Why not change your mindset and focus on your work.
