Reminding myself I can choose to be positive or not. Yes, the occasional wobble but generally trying not to dwell on what I can’t do. A new routine is helping, practical stuff in the morning, a leisurely lunch then a walk. Looking for the humour in everything, from a duck on the river to the paint on Mr C’s nose via the antics of the children on FaceTime. News just once a day. Relishing the time to talk to friends and family on the phone, some I’ve not chatted with for months. Mindfulness and relaxation strategies. Keeping a distant eye on frail neighbours, adding their things to food deliveries to help a bit. It’s quite hard work sometimes .