Yet the calls to stay at home have prompted many to try something new or spend more time with their loved ones in recent weeks. Across the North East twe asked: ‘What new things have you started during lockdown that you want to continue when it ends?’ Flick through our gallery to see if any of these give you an idea.
1. Appreciating nature
Graham Donkin replied with this picture and said: 'Appreciating what we have on our doorstep.' Photo: Graham Donkin
2. Gardening
Lisamarie Wilkinson said she's been doing more gardening since the start of lockdown. Photo: Other
3. Well done Keith!
Keith Mullen said:'More exercise mainly but other things like doing the garden. One bonus that I've never felt fitter doing between 10 to 12 miles a week, something that I would have struggled to do as I was laid up with gout over the Christmas. I'm missing travel and golf. This crisis has made me very much aware of how much health is important to us. Photo: Keith Mullen
4. New recipes
Angela Wilson has been trying out home baking and new recipes. Photo: Other