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I struggle with this too. I dont like to be observed so it will keep me from my own yard. I have to time when I do any work in thd front, to when I think my neighbors are all busy. Its fuckin weird of me, and I totally get what you mean.
Ive been working on it. I noticed my neighbors dont give af about it, and really I am trying to figure out why I care who sees me. I think I fear judgment. Im working on it. I can only take my bike out early or late, never in the middle of the day for the same reason. Also something Im working on, this being a bit easier than working in my front yard.
Keep mulling over solutions your comfortable with. Dont need anything to just, think. Im glad you have kitty company, at least :)
..and you can put music on and do whatever, wander round your spot and fiddle with .. anything project or non project you want to. I just use music to get away from my phone/screen when its really bringing me down. Its connection. I sing to my cats. lol sing to ur cat ;)