Full Description
"An essential guide for anyone who has survived the stresses of lockdown. On point, well crafted and oh so witty. Daniella should be sitting on Loose Women expressing her views on lockdown life." ‾ Alex Wheatle, Award-Winning Novelist of the Crongton Series (Guardian Children's Fiction)
'Lockdown Life' is a humorous and reflective snapshot of the unique period called 'Lockdown'. 2020 brought us the great global event that resulted in seven billion people on the planet being sent to the confines of their homes amidst the pandemic, some to homes padded with toilet paper and others with cupboards full of dry pasta!
Split into three parts, this book is designed to help you spot 'Lockdown Personalities', explore 'Lockdown Activities' and reflect on 'Lockdown Lessons'. Did you know that the Lockdown Roadman's hobby of chatting up women outside Iceland was classed as 'essential work'? Did you catch that glass of brandy your child's teacher was drinking off-screen during the English lesson on Shakespeare?
Lockdown made introverts (Intros) scream with joy and extroverts (Extros) quake in their boots as they were forced out of the pubs and clubs. It made parents appreciate teachers and the public appreciate the NHS, and some tapped into gifts and talents they didn't even know they had. But what can we gain from this time? Can humanity learn and grow?
Dive in and join us as we explore love, laughter and freedom amongst one of the most challenging times of humanity.
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgements....................................................................5
Introduction................................................................................9
Lockdown Life...........................................................................11
Lockdown Personalities........................................................... 13
Lockdown Extros......................................................................14
Lockdown Intros.......................................................................15
Lockdown Teachers.................................................................16
Lockdown Dream Team...........................................................18
The Homeschoolers.................................................................19
Lockdown Life Coach...............................................................22
The Working-From-Home Crowd.............................................24
The Lockdown Roadman.........................................................26
Lockdown Lifers.......................................................................28
Lockdown Love........................................................................29
Long-Term Lockdown Lovers...................................................30
Lockdown Newbies..................................................................31
Lockdown Situs........................................................................33
Lockdown Activities..................................................................35
The Lockdown Chirpse.............................................................37
Lockdown Dating..................................................................... 38
Lockdown Shopping.................................................................39
Lockdown Lunch...................................................................... 41
Lockdown Snacking..................................................................42
Don't Rush Challenge ..............................................................43
Zoom Calls............................................................................... 45
Revolutionising Your Biz...........................................................47
Learning a New Language........................................................48
Unleashing Your Creativity........................................................49
Strengthening Our Immune Systems........................................50
Soul-Searching..........................................................................52
Arguing..................................................................................... 54
Clapping for the NHS.............................................................. 56
Sojourns in the Park..................................................................58
Volunteering............................................................................. 60
Lockdown Lessons: How Can We Grow and Change..............63
Be of Service............................................................................ 65
Spend Time with Loved Ones...................................................67
Appreciate Nature.....................................................................69
Connect with Self..................................................................... 70
Surround Yourself with Good Energy........................................72
Check In on the Community......................................................74
Finances...................................................................................76
Be Adaptable............................................................................78
Closing with Love................................................................... 81
Useful Organisations............................................................... 83
Thank you............................................................................... 87
About Daniella Blechner ........................................................ 89
