I also love seeing the rest of the world waking up people commuting to their lounges or kitchen windows, and a friendly smile with the neighbour instantly ignites some form of sociability which can be so easily lost during lockdown.ġ0am: I try to mimic a 'working' day, so I set up at my desk and start the trawl of job searching. It’s refreshing and awakening - a great way to clear my overthinking head. I’ve made getting out first thing part of my daily routine - just a quick walk round the block, headphones in, music on. ![]() I try to limit my news intake as it can become overwhelming it’s hard striking the balance of being informed and aware, whilst not getting too bogged down with negativity.ĩam: Morning walk. Whether we like it or not, we get bombarded with the latest facts and figures on the vaccine process, the R-rate number… it’s all a bit much first thing in the morning. ![]() My brother and sister had previously moved out but after coming home for Christmas, they still haven’t left - I think my parents secretly love it!Ĩ.45am: We hear the daily news briefing from my mum, it’s like having our very own Laura Kuenssberg. We’ve all been at home with our parents for lockdown four 'kids' over the age of 21 - two working, one doing the LPC and one (me) totally lost. One by one the rest of the clan appear - some chirpier than others, it’s always a gamble on moods. Placebo or not, they’ll keep me strong and healthy, warding off any signs of the dreaded COVID. But first, a large cup of (strong) coffee, accompanied by my concoction of Vitamin C and D tablets. Like most days it’s a good bowl of porridge - warming and comforting for these strange times, and delicious topped with fresh berries and a squeeze of honey. I get dressed I could stay in my pjs all day, but I must keep proactive and aim to look slightly human.Ĩ.30am: Breakfast time. No Zoom meetings, no colleagues, no motive to work. ![]() Mondays are the worst - a total slap in the face that I’m still unemployed. ![]() Cordelia feels that recent graduates have been particularly affected by the last year, struck down at a pivotal age in their career and personal progression.Ĩ.00am: It’s Monday morning and the dreaded 'radar' alarm sounds from my phone, reminding me it’s time to start yet another week in lockdown. She already feels the pressures of her age - trying to move out, finding the right relationship, etc - but frantically searching for the ‘dream’ job and working out what she wants to do with her life amidst a pandemic has been the rich, royal icing on top of an already wobbly cake. With so many different living, working, and personal situations at play, each week Cosmopolitan invites a different reader to share a glimpse into their life over a 24-hour period….Ĭordelia is a 24-year-old Bristol University Graduate who has spent lockdown at home with her family in South West London, unemployed, desperately trying to get a job, and feeling totally stuck. We’ve all been instructed to follow the same rules (more or less) - but how that actually looks from person-to-person is surprisingly unique. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to run rife in the UK, we’re back in lockdown again.
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