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I'm absolutely in the same boat. Pre-lockdown it was 15k, each way, every day. I've really missed the regular routine and felt both physically and mentally down through the lack of movement/outside time.
During the summer it was a bit easier to get out at nosebleed-o-clock, but having had a number of crashes due to ice over the years I have no intention of doing that through the winter 'proper'. I have a turbo, but can only get motivated for intense sessions - the thought of riding at the same level as commuting just doesn't do it for me. Clear lunch breaks are few and far between, but also hard to get a ride into an hour while also making it feel worthwhile (for me that would be riding some quiet country roads, up hills, etc).
Running has been a poor substitute but ticked a box occasionally. Otherwise I've tried to focus on the positive aspects - being more present at home, spending the extra 2 hours a day with the kids, helping in the house, etc
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Not sure where to post this but I'll put it here.
Turns out I really miss my commute into the office. Not the commute as such, but the fact it allowed me to ride every day. Apart from the odd day here and there I've been WFH since March, so the daily need to ride has gone out of the window. During lockdown proper I was out a lot in the mornings before work as the roads were so quiet. It was great. Now everyone is driving everywhere, a pre-work ride means getting up insanely early to avoid the worst of the SE London traffic and my discipline and motivation has nosedived.
My commute was junk miles I guess, but it accounted for 120km a week which is a lot to miss out on.
Is anyone else in a similar situation? Have you found motivation to get out every day?
(Before anyone says, I hate the turbo so it's not an option)