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We know that the additional measures may have come as a shock to some, but for many it was inevitable. As we try to figure out a routine and new working conditions, as an increasing number of us work from home (WFH), it can be easy to forget about your health and wellbeing. Especially when all the gyms and studios are now closed for the foreseeable future. While some of us are blessed enough to have access to home gym equipment, not everyone is as fortunate. Below you can find some 'sanity savers' which are there to keep us moving and feeling somewhat normal.

We can all play our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19, simple things like washing your hands and keeping a safe distance go a long way. Here are some other things you can keep in mind to help #FlattenTheCurve.

Stay at Home

It is now more important than ever to stay at home. Yes, we know it sounds amazing in theory to not have to do anything, and for some it may have been a dream come true. But, the reality of the situation is that staying at home may not be as fun as you once thought, especially when you are being asked to and it is not your own decision. If you are stuck for things to do, then check out our post on what to do at home during these times. As An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said, “we will come together as a nation, by standing apart”.

We are living through an unprecedented time in our lives, and as the Government has implemented further restrictions on social interactions we will be spending quite a bit of time at home. Keeping that in mind, here is a list of things to do to keep yourself occupied.

Keep a Blog/Diary

As mentioned above, this is uncharted territory and many people don't know how the next few weeks and months will play out. Given that, it is a great idea to keep a diary or make a blog on your life during these coming months. Document your life, what is going through your head, what happened today that made the day a little better? Even if nobody but yourself reads it, it is a great way of getting your thoughts on paper and something to show to your grandchildren in years to come.

Walking around with a coffee in hand, the smell of freshly risen bread straight from the oven, the acoustic melody of the busker, the site of dogs playing, and a market like nothing else, it has to be the Dun Laoghaire Market.

(📸Photo: alliecatirish2015, Tripadvisor)

We have compiled a list of some of Dublin's best cycle spots, so get on your bike!

Sandymount to Dun Laoghaire (and beyond) (8.7km)

The days of hunting for a good cup of coffee are over in Dublin with a myriad of quality independent coffee shops popping up over the last few years. Our in-house coffee snob has spent far too long in coffee shops in their time, with plenty of experience being a specialty coffee barista in both Australia and Ireland. They have compiled their favourite places to sit in and enjoy the atmosphere that an amazing coffee shop brings.