My internal voice – shouting

#90 Helen My internal voice – shouting

Helen

The weather has been amazing – dry and sunny. I seem to be adjusting to life in lockdown. I am finding shopping less stressful, and have even been able to walk straight into the supermarket a few times. Some people still wander aimlessly around, totally oblivious to government advice on social distancing, but most do adhere to the rules.

We’ve fallen into a bit of a routine. Husband Mike always does fifteen minutes of pilates before breakfast. I manage forty five minutes pilates most days, but sometimes my internal voice – shouting, “I want my breakfast now” – wins the battle. I spend far too long on the internet, and the mornings just disappear. Chatting to friends and family on the phone remains important, and shared experiences of life in lockdown dominate the conversation.

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From the beginning of May 2020, the UK government began easing the restrictions around lockdown, and people began cautiously opening their doors and venturing back out onto the streets and into open spaces. There was still much confusion about how safe it was to do this, with wildly differing views from both government spokespeople, the scientists – and the people themselves. In some ways, this was a more stressful time than the previous lockdown. In the following extracts, company members reflect on these changing days, with 31 days recorded, spanning May and June. Edited by Barney Bardsley

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#90 Helen My internal voice – shouting

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