What helped you through the first lockdown?

Here are a few little things that helped me... THREAD

There are TV shows and then there’s @SchittsCreek

Season one feels like one long pilot but by season 3 you’ll be obsessed and then sobbing when it ends.

It’s farce with fabulousness, gently deconstructing complex ‘personal politics’ alongside a glittery drizzle of pep talks

Find local delis and grocers that deliver.

Supporting local businesses is obviously a very good thing but many of them have so many delicious things that can make your day better.

Post-Zoom or post-walk freshly ground pour over coffee and bar of Vego or @TonysChocoUK_IE

Prune your social feed.

Mute lots of people/terms that cause “doom scrolling”

Add some nature & art: @NOWNESS @NatGeo @BBCEarth @unsplash @brainpicker are must follows for endless lushness.

Follow my stories for more http://instagram.com/seaninsound 

Follow more selfcare and mindful accounts.

However, We’re Not Really Strangers is next level. So subtly thought-provoking and inspiring.

Especially adore the safe space created by vulnerable Sundays https://instagram.com/werenotreallystrangers?igshid=ga7sl9zzlzol

Invest in something to make yourself nice coffee at home.

You can get an @AeroPressHQ for just over £20 now - it basically makes a syringe of coffee.

Or a stainless steel pour over like this for about £15.

For capsules, I adore @RoastworksDevon who deliver.

I assumed weighted blankets were just mumbo-jumbo but have found that mine really helps with the dread.

By putting 150 bean bags across your body, it’s like a gentle, prolonged hug.

Feel like I’m finally sleeping a little deeper too.

Info: https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/i-tried-using-weighted-blanket-stress-less-here-s-what-ncna872846

Most breweries deliver.

You can get some interesting bundles and deals, as well as picking up some good pint glasses for your cupboard.

I’d recommend
@cloudwaterbrew https://cloudwaterbrew.co 
@SignatureBrew https://www.signaturebrew.co.uk 
@ciderbrandy https://www.somersetciderbrandy.com 

Stretch!
Join the cult of...

@yogawithadriene (& Bengi )

Her archive of classes are free on YouTube and it’s been a bit of a revelation for me (and millions of people.

Even the 10min neck stretches are 100% worth making time for.

Try this:

Lockdown has meant I’ve heard A LOT more radio.

Working there means listen to @BBC6Music all the time but I’ve loved dipping into a lot more @bbc5live & @mrjamesob on @LBC and trying loads more shows on @BBCSounds (there’s 80k hours!!!)

Plus @kexp @kcrw @WNYC @triplej

Having conversations through music is always important.

During the first lockdown I made a few people playlists, including this for human bomb of kindness @karmabertelsen to run to. It also works for a mid-morning moodlift. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vbUDBmDyY7xbW6ORgHpao?si=AB_Hf3mESdyuO6mhGGuZ_Q

Finding a record that feels like a new home can be really calming.

During lockdown I’ve been happily lost inside the Spotless Mind wooziness of @gia_margaret’s latest and prescribing it to people.

Crawl into it here: https://giamargaret.bandcamp.com/album/mia-gargaret

Have you considered acupressure?

I hadn’t and the idea of a bed of nails (think: plastic ridges) freaked me out but this has been quite a transformative £20ish purchase.

20 mins on your back and you can almost dose off. Honestly.

Have a read of this: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/acupressure-mat-benefits.html