Maybe you could write it out, and at least get it out of your mind and on to paper.

We can't control everything in life, but we can control our reaction to it.

Tomorrow I need to focus on getting one project done, but my boss wants me to stay focused on something I am having trouble figuring out right now. I need him let me not have to focus on that because I can't get my head in the necessary space to figure it out.

I’m having this same problem. I am upside down. I have a massive project that is stressing me out and I can’t dial it in. I’m losing sleep over it and it’s screwing everything else in me and around me. I’m so uneasy right now. I wish I had an answer. I’m sorry. Just letting you know that I’m feeling what you’re feeling.

Jeff...I feel the same way about screwing up everything else. I can't focus on what needs to get done because the other thing is still in my head. My boss says I'm a professional so I should still be getting my job done despite this other issue. He doesn't get that it's consuming all my thoughts.

A couple of tricks that have worked for me are:

1) Work both projects simultaneously. When my mind drifts to the project I wish I could work, I go ahead and let myself work it far enough to ease my mind. After my organic digits settle a bit, I gently nudge myself back to the forced march. Can you tell I'm uncommon good at multi-tasking? Don't feel too bad if this approach doesn't work for you. If you try it, emphasis on the "gentle" in the nudge. Beating myself up only adds to the work load.

2) Aerobics breaks. Whatever heart stimulating exercise floats your boat. The idea is to vent excess energy and frustration. The aerobics might or might not include a picture of the person who is pushing me into the forced march. "Take THAT, you miscreant! ! !" Venting is an important tool is my personal therapy. No need to tell the boss about the graphic aid. What she/he doesn't know won't strain the work relations much. Usually. I'm not too good at keeping secrets. . .

Continued support while you find what works for you, Cheryl. Working at home is not a justy affair when done voluntarily under calm conditions. The add-ons of current conditions are hard on us all, whatever our individual circumstances.

Be gentle with yourself and patient with the circumstances. Easy does it.

Hello- Take one day at a time. Be gentle on yourself.
Try to relax.
Walk outdoor if possible for few minutes to distract you from thinking of too much work to do,
I hope things will work out well.

Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. God bless.

I agree with Arfie's suggestion, because when you push your mind to multi-tasking, it becomes easier to distract the usual pattern of thought.

The breaks are so important. Stay hydrated.

You are doing your best!

I'm trying to not be so hard on myself. I'm my harshest critic and have very disappointed in myself through all of this.