The COVID-19 lockdown and its recent extension will be both physically and emotionally tough on many people. What this pandemic has done is to draw a line in the sand, which will create a pre- & post-COVID-19 distinction. It is during tough times though, that our true character is revealed. As such we need to understand that the lockdown is an abnormal situation and our responses to it are very understandable and normal. This newsletter will review some of the typical responses and provide some tips on how to deal with the extended lockdown.