How to stop yourself going stir crazy while working from home

It's tempting to work from the sofa or your bed all day - and you know what? Let yourself be tempted. While you should definitely get yourself a great home office set up, you can also let yourself have a productive sofa day once in a while with this lap desk.

Taking 20 minutes away from ANY screens while I'm on my lunch break to hop on the bike for a bit has been a bit of a godsend for me. I feel like I'm finally getting my money's worth from my exercise bike and it freshens me up for an afternoon of working.

It seems bonkers to use one of these at home, yes... but bear with me. Having a lid on your cup means it stays hotter for longer, which is essential when you're working from home, especially if you have a child with you too. This one has a cool design and is completely recycled, plus the lid is 360-degrees so you don't have to search for that bloody hole.

One positive to working from home? You can have candles on your desk without getting told off by HR. I'm a big fan of The White Company's seasonal range of candles and, well, if it looks like summer's off this year we might as well smell it. And it turns out a scented candle is a total mood lifter.

Call me a shopaholic, but nothing motivates me more than awaiting something shiny in the post. I've just resubscribed to Glossybox, which honestly gives you the most bang for your buck than any of the other beauty subscription box (reader, I have tried them all). Expect full-sized products and quality brands you will be excited to try. It's essentially a lil' present to yourself and it definitely makes the working week feel a little brighter. Plus it's only £10 a month, which is a BARG.

Amazon Prime Music is always playing in the background in my house - usually Café Del Mar? I just want to be in Spain I guess - better get a holiday booked when this is all over!

To help me feel in control, I'm writing a daily journal which includes writing three goals for the day, writing one thing I'm grateful for and bullet-pointing key things that I want to remember from this crazy experience. Plus, it helps me feel calm and stops me from laying around all day in my jim-jams feeling sorry for myself. This book breaks it down into weeks. Each week has a different task to complete which is around a theme, such as gratitude.

Because we can't go to the gym, I wanted to try and get into a routine of working out and honestly, the Nike App has really helped. It's made me a plan that I'm sticking to that's either running or body weights (meaning I don't have to buy dumbbells) and the instructions are very clear. There are also lots of other workout routines and live workouts - 10/10 would recommend if you need help getting motivated.

Writing down the things you plan to do once all this is over is a great way to stay motivated during the days and weeks that are coming. Why not hang a whiteboard up in your office so you can scribble down all your amazing ideas?

A good notebook is essential when working from home. I have about 847 notebooks and they get me through the day when my to-do list is longer than the queue to get on the Morrison's website.

Doing a puzzle is a great way to pass the time, helping you to feel relaxed after a hard day at work. These NASA puzzles from Firebox should be a challenge!

Whatever your evening routine consists of, fitting in time for a relaxing bath gives you time to relax, reflect and pamper yourself. These 'unicorn poo' bathbombs will not only make you feel a little more magical, but they'll definitely make you giggle before you hop in the tub.

I don't know about you but I have wholeheartedly thrown myself into DIY on the weekends, which gives me extra motivation during the week. I recently bought a couple of these gorgeous scenic prints for my office to remind me that a world of travel is still out there - and that I'll get to see it one day!

Gin. NGL, I'm drinking a lot more at the moment (obviously not during 'work hours', madam) and I really look forward to a sneaky/not-so-sneaky G&T at the end of the day. And, thank heavens Amazon sells gin. I got this flavour for Mother's Day and it's moreish.

Three weeks in and I've gone from "I just need my laptop!" to Googling home office essentials. Who knew a laptop stand, mouse and keyboard could be such a game changer?

It's easy to never get out of loungewear while you're working from home, but I think it's still really important to have a great bedtime routine. Choosing a pair of PJs that make you feel cute and relaxed are key for me. Simple, but it works!

I've signed up to a Birchbox subscription, so it gives me something to look forward to each month. I've also started a new skincare routine with new products that I looked up online. Since I'm not going out, I might as well give it a go!

Thank heavens Disney+ has just launched (conspiracy?!) as this is keeping my little one entertained (now is NOT the time to shame me for the digital babysitter, Susan) and I'm taking a bit of glee watching all the old movies, too.