Houston presents: a guide to (another) weekend in lockdown

With the UK facing a further weekend under lockdown to protect ourselves and others from Covid-19, the Houston team shares its top tips to keep yourself healthy and entertained…

  1. After a week of sitting down at a desk, Account Director Anushka recommends kicking off the weekend with an easy but effective back pain relief yoga Watch for free on Yoga with Adriene here
  2. You might be getting tired of pub quizzes, but Account Executive Ben has been playing Psych while catching up with friends – answer questions such as what would someone in your group be most likely to win an award for? Download the app here.
  3. Our Director of People Dawn has been channelling her inner Mary Berry and taken up baking. She’s not letting the flour shortage stop her – take a look at this Guardian guide to baking without flour and eggs here.
  4. Excess cake means exercise is even more necessary – Board Director Alexander claims an hour’s daily work out on Kenzai’s advanced programmes is keeping him from getting fat. Visit kenzai.com
  5. Managing Director Kate has been keeping her young children entertained and educated with Ben Fogle’s ‘Adventures Live’ series, which he is streaming daily at 4pm. Follow his YouTube here.
  6. And finally, finish the day well by sending yourself into a restful night’s sleep – Account Director Laura recommends listening to a meditation. The Mental Health Foundation has free sleep podcasts available to download here.

Enjoy the weekend and stay safe, from all of the team at Houston.