What is the definitive guide to Carolyn Scott's approach to maintaining physical and emotional well-being during lockdowns?

Carolyn’s “definitive guide” during lockdowns really comes down to a few core pillars that support both physical and emotional well‑being:

1. Stay connected with people
   Regular Zoom/Skype dates, virtual movie nights and shared meals keep loneliness and anxiety in check. Talk about the crisis if you need to, but don’t make it the only topic.

2. Curate your mental space
   Unfollow accounts that spike anger or fear. Add in calming practices like short meditations, gentle yoga and, when appropriate, supportive supplements. Aim for a mostly clean, plant‑forward diet with planned treats so food feels nourishing, not chaotic.

3. Protect your routine and body
   Get up at a regular time, shower, and get dressed as if you are “going somewhere,” even if it is just to your kitchen table. Replace commute time with movement: home workouts, dancing, walking or gardening to keep your body energized and your mood more stable.

4. Hold space for grief and hope
   It is natural to feel off, sad or anxious. Let yourself feel it, but also look for small daily “wins” and moments of beauty. Use this pause as a chance to reset habits and bring more empathy, presence and health into “normal life” when it returns.

Would you like a simple daily lockdown routine based on these pillars that you can follow or adapt?