I hope you and your families are safe and well during these challenging times. We are all in different situations, but I just wanted to share with you some points that could help you charter the unknown territory we find ourselves in:

• Create a daily routine that works for you. Setting an alarm helps keep me and my training in a good routine, which in turn keeps me focused and motivated.

• Create a rhythm to your week. Sometimes it may feel like all the days are merging into one. I am trying to keep a rhythm to my weeks, by ensuring at the weekends I do more weekend-like activities. This can be taking more time over cooking and trying new reipes, watching a film on a Saturday evening and having a lie in on a Sunday. I try to have things planned for the weekend, within the government guidelines, so I have something to look forward to and it separates out the weeks.

• Mix up your training. At the moment all our training is land based, so that does mean a lot of ergos, but to create some variety I have been out cycling and running. I get a similar sense of freedom running or on my bike, as I get when out sculling and this is a great feeling.

• Try something new. It is easy to watch a lot of TV at the moment and this certainly has it place, but I have also wanted to use some of my time to try a new hobby, so I  have just started a paint by numbers project. It’s something I have never done before, and being an impatient person, I thought it would challenge me. I am finding doing jobs around the house and garden satisfying too. Experiment with how to use your time, to help you relax and switch off.

• ‘Control the controllables.’ Some of us may be finding this situation stressful and the uncertainty of it, can throw us. Some things we will have no control over, no matter how much we want to, so we have to learn to let it go. Instead focus on the things you can control and make an impact there.

• Self-care is paramount. Make sure you are doing something every day that relaxes you and makes you happy. The options for self-care are endless and will vary depending on what works for you. Even if you only have 5 minutes for yourself, prioritise it. It will give you energy and improve your day overall.

Remember, this will end. Stay safe and well.