We are all in this together.

One thing that this pandemic has taught us is that what may happen in one part of the world, can effect everyone and completely change the way we live our lives. Now, more than ever, it is important to understand our interdependence with one another, no matter our gender, race, class or background. We must all take care of one another and our community around us, stay connected with loved ones and cherish life’s simplest pleasures.

We hope from this we all learn.
We hope from this we all made profound realisations on what is most important.
We hope from this we all took a moment to stop, so that once this is all over we can return to our normal lives with greater appreciation and love.

We touched based with some of our favourite PALM women to share light on their situation and how they are isolating around the globe.

I am isolating in… Los Angeles- United States
I am isolating with… I’m isolating with my boyfriend and our friend and our cute golden retriever Mooshu.
My quarantine essentials are… Hmm great question, I would say our espresso machine. I’ve been making a lot of iced coffees. And books, it’s been a great time to read a lot.
My iso home routine is… After waking up we normally do a workout together, then lunch. Everyone do the work that they have daily but we normally have time to play some video or board games at night.
My self-care regime is… I’ve been taking a lot of baths haha, I love getting in with a face mask and then read or listen to a podcast. LA weather has been great so tanning and swimming in the pool is also definitely one kind of self care.
My exercise regime is… We try to do different workout different days. Tuesday is our leg day haha. I try to mix in some cardio by jumping jump rope which is easy to do at home.
The home essentials keeping me calm are… Some candles for a cozy vibe, the piano that my boyfriend plays for an relaxing vibe. Our mixer that I make smoothies and drinks in.
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? Loungewear for sure, it’s been one of the upsides with this quarantine. All I do every day is walk around in comfy clothes.
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? We’ve been cooking a lot. It’s fun to do together and always tastes good. Tacos, lasagna and chicken parm is some of our go to’s.
Person I’ve missed the most… I miss some of my friends a lot, most of my best friends are in New York or Sweden.
My favourite local business is… Healthnut for salads. Backyard bowls for breakfast.
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… Somewhere with a beach. But I wish people would still be better at flying less after the lockdown is lifted.
My favourite summer film to escape is… Call me by your name or The talented Mr Ripley
The apps keeping me sane right now are… Alo Moves, Backgammon and Amazon haha
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… Hmm probably burgers, any recipe will do haha.
The thing I value most from this experience is… It’s given me the chance to spend a lot of time with myself which given me the opportunity to learn a lot about myself that I normally wouldn’t think about. Also the fact that everyone, even people who don’t know each other, seem so connected during this.

I am isolating in… USA, New York City to be precise.
I am isolating with… My longtime boyfriend, I’m really lucky to be spending it with him in our home.
My quarantine essentials are… Books, movies, crafts and snacks! It’s really helped me to adapt and pass the time.
My iso home routine is… Sleep in, coffee on my fire escape, a quick exercise routine, something crafty, read or watch a movie, maybe shoot some photos or do a FaceTime photoshoot then make some dinner.
My self-care regime is… Hot shower, a face mask followed by some of my favorite skincare products and then relax
My exercise regime is… I’ve been using the AloMoves website to get my exercise in. It offers Pilates, Barre and yoga classes in the same manner as if you were doing it in person at a studio!
The home essentials keeping me calm are… My books, watching movies or tv shows and keeping myself creative by trying out new arts & crafts
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? Loungewear for sure! You can usually find me in a pair of comfy pants and a sweater
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? We have been doing a lot of cooking and I’m absolutely loving it. In NYC you have the tendency of eating out or ordering that cooking at home has become a bit of a lost art.
Person I’ve missed the most… My friends and family. I can’t wait till I see them!
My favourite local business is … My favorite restaurants! Most nights you’ll find me hanging at restaurants and bars with friends  
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… Probably to Los Angeles to see family or maybe Europe or some island!  
My favourite summer film to escape is… It depends on my mood but probably something from Studio Ghibli
The apps keeping me sane right now are… I’m obsessed with this game called Two Dots, I’ve gotten so good at it hahah  The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… Poke bowls, risotto or pasta!  
The thing I value most from this experience is… Health, having good health is so important first and foremost but I really appreciate the people in my life more than I did before.

I am isolating in… Puerto Rico
I am isolating with… my boyfriend Poncho & my kitty Bambina.
My quarantine essentials are… my Gua-sha facial tool, books to read and great music to listen to.
My home routine… can be something like waking up to a morning stretch, cooking a new recipe, making an indoor photoshoot, play with my cat, work out and end with a zoom meeting with friends.
My self-care regime is ... I clean my face every day and night and always use my favorite Gua-Sha tool to massage my face and neck. I use facial cleaning masks once a week and sometimes practice different styles of makeup and hair to feel good.
My exercise regime is… I usually stretch every morning and workout in the afternoon. I’m taking different courses online and every day is a different class, from cardio to booty barre, flexibility and pole dancing classes.
The home essentials keeping me calm are… my garden, my candles and definitely wine.
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? I think I wear all of three through out the day, haha, but mostly active wear.
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Both! I’m having fun cooking but my boyfriend owns a Mexican restaurant called Acapulco, and their tacos are amazing!
Person I’ve missed the most… my friends <3
My favourite local business is… Acapulco (the Mexican restaurant) it’s so good!!
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… Positano, Italy.
My favourite summer film to escape is… I have a couple of favorites but really love the Italian movie Malèna.
The apps keeping me sane right now are… Houseparty (I get to play games with my friends) , Zoom where I take online courses and my Spotify for music.
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… Typical puertorican potatoe salad and rice & beans!
The thing I value most from this experience is… spending quality time with loved ones and taking the time to focus on learning and doing new things that I wouldn’t normally have the time or chance to do.

I am isolating in… I’m isolating in Spain
I am isolating with… I’m isolating with my family and my boyfriend
My quarantine essentials are… First of all, being with my family because of my job I don’t use to see them a lot. Besides, I can’t live without my computer and my IPad because nowadays I’m doing all my work from there
My iso home routine is… I always wake up early to help my grandparents having breakfast and getting dressed. After that I´m usually working all the morning. Then in the evening I try to do something I like as drawing, reading a book, doing some exercise... and finally we use to watch a film together after dinner.
My self-care regime is… As I have more time now, I´m learning new receips to cook delicious, healthy and varied. Also as a skin routine I clean my face every morning and night with micellar water and then I put on moisturiser
My exercise regime is… I love doing sports but I am not very constant haha, so now all days that I’m doing exercise is by following the training sessions and direct on Instagram of @ffitcoco
The home essentials keeping me calm are… My paintings, having my room and work place in order, sunbathe and playing with my little dog in my terrace
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? I only wear pajamas to sleep, every day I wear different clothes. If I want to be more comfortable, I wear tracksuit and if I'm more animated I wear work clothes, so I take advantage and create content
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Homemade cooking always! I enjoy a lot doing my own dishes while I´m listening music. My kitchen is my current disco these days haha
Person I’ve missed the most… My friends, I miss our laughter and give them a hug.
My favourite local business is … A creperie with the best banana and strawberry nutella creep in the world
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… I would love going to the beach and be able to touch the sand with my feet and the water of the sea
My favourite summer film to escape is… Roman Holiday featured by Gregory Peck and my beloved Audrey Hepburn
The apps keeping me sane right now are… Procreate because I´m doing all my illustration there and I love painting. Art is my medicine always!
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… An avocado toast or any dish that has avocado because it is delicious
The thing I value most from this experience is… I’ve had more time to focus on what I really enjoy doing like painting, creating digital content, improving my portfolio, making new contacts… and also learning how to relax and slow down a bit, the balance.

I am isolating in… Qatar
I am isolating with… myself
My quarantine essentials are… my sweatpants
My iso home routine is… Getting up early to start the day with home office and ending the day with a run by the sea to watch the sunset. I usually go 2-3 times a week in the morning to the office for meetings with the team.
My self-care regime is… no makeup at all, just all the way Biologique Recherche skincare routine. When I go to the office - Skinceuticals Vitamin C serum, Tata Harper face oil, SPF face mist (it's summer in Qatar) and finishing with and a concealer by Laura Mercier.
My exercise regime is… Kayla, all the way from Australia!
The home essentials keeping me calm are… Music, my Muji diffuser and Astier de Villatte incense
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? Loungewear
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Homemade
Person I’ve missed the most…. My boyfriend
My favourite local business is … Monoprix
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… Miami
My favourite summer film to escape is…. Call me by your name
The apps keeping me sane right now are… Whats App
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… Steamed leek and mushrooms
The thing I value most from this experience is… SHARING LIFE and I will never complain again about packing and unpacking.

I am isolating in… The English countryside!
I am isolating with… My Boyfriend and his family
My quarantine essentials are… fresh air, loads of fruit and vegetables, my skincare routine, Spotify, my boyfriend, my camera & sunshine!
My iso home routine… Wake up, Eat Breakfast, Skincare Regime, I try to allocate an hour or 2 specifically for work both in the morning & afternoon. On sunny days I’ve enjoyed the occasional nap in the back garden! And in between all of the relaxing things I just do boring stuff like washing, cleaning my room & procrastinating..
My self-care regime is… I realised pretty early on during isolation that In order for me to feel happy during this period of lockdown I would have to make extra effort in the self-care department. I have perfected my skin routine, I always feel like a new person afterwards, repeating this as I start my day & before I sleep. Walking/riding my bike/ playing tennis is also a key element of my routine right now. A big part of my self-care regime is accepting what’s going on right now, every single day won’t be productive, some days I binge watch the OC and I don’t feel bad about it
My exercise regime is… Long walks through the countryside, playing tennis, the occasional bike ride!
The home essentials keeping me calm are: Green tea & honey, water, my bed & fresh fruit and veg.
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? 80% loungewear, 20% activewear.
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Homemade ALWAYS!! I’ve found a new love for cooking during iso.
Person I’ve missed the most… My Mum, always
My favourite local business is: There’s a small Italian shop in the village that sells the most amazing Sicilian cream & honey comb ice-cream!!!! Occasionally I do indulge.
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is: Straight back home to Australia!
My favourite summer film to escape is… A friend of mine @Levi.cranston (IG) made this sweet short film called ‘How to Defeat a Sea Witch’. It always makes me smile! Also his other works are always dreamy. I really enjoy a good old Sir David Attenborough documentary too.
The apps keeping me sane right now are: Instagram and Spotify, I like looking through Depop too!
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… I make a huge salad every day for lunch: Raw Kale as the base, cherry tomato, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, cashews, cooked garlic mushrooms, leek, aubergine & Zucchini, then Dress with balsamic vinegar, rapeseed oil & a teaspoon of honey!
The thing I value most from this experience is... Learning the true importance of self-care, checking in on friends & the large impact that small acts of kindness can have. I’m enjoying this time & although I’m ready to get back to the norm, I’m sure once this has come to an end there will be days when I wish the only thing on my to do list was to sit in a field of cows & daisies!

Ps. My heart goes out to anyone suffering during this time. & Thank-You to those on the front line.

I am isolating in… Florida, USA
I am isolating with… with my family of 6
My quarantine essentials are… a food supply of books, plenty of snacks and my Netflix, Hulu, and Disney plus subscriptions!
My iso home routine is… pretty simple these days, make breakfast, watch tv, so some homework and try to get outside to tan!
My self-care regime is… I always get ready for the day, even though there’s no where to go, it just makes me feel better and makes my day feel more structured.
My exercise regime is… I’m not really working out at the moment, so sleeping is probably when I burn the most calories
The home essentials keeping me calm are…the TV!
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? Hmmmm, loungewear all the way
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Homemade cooking from my mom, I’ve missed her cooking so much!
Person I’ve missed the most… my best friends, i can’t wait to see them once things settle in NYC
My favourite local business is … the ice cream shop down the street from us. They are still open and following social distancing orders
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… a ticket back to New York
My favourite summer film to escape is… I really like the goonies
The apps keeping me sane right now are… tik tok, I can get lost in that app forever. It’s a serious and dangerous time killer!
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… my oven baked eggs i make for brunch every Sunday. It has spinach, the eggs of course, feta, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms and seasonings your choice
The thing I value most from this is experience is… The importance of relationships in my life. This experience has really taught me that a big part of being mentally healthy is spending quality time with other people, and not to take that for granted!

I am isolating in… I am isolating in my home in London.
I am isolating with… With my boyfriend, the love of my life.
My quarantine essentials are… Without a doubt it is my iPad. I’m normally not very often on my phone because I end up being on Instagram more than I should (and no, the daily reminder dost not work let’s be honestttt) so I’m using my iPad as a source to keep me well informed by watching/reading the news, talking to friends and family, escaping through YouTube or Amazon Prime and learning about things that make me happy.
My iso home routine is…I normally don’t do much on my days, the most regular thing I’m doing ATM is taking french classes three times a week with my sister and a teacher from Canada through Skype which is very good... the rest really depends on my mood, it can go from working out, doing a 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzle, reading about the environment, Netflix, checking the news, going grocery shopping once a week, doing yoga, drinking tea, watching the sunset, bothering a lot my boyfriend while he plays Call of Duty... basically distracting my mind a bit from the reality of this really heavy thing that’s happening on the outside world.
My self-care regime is…The most important thing to me at the moment is taking care of my mental health in a sense of not getting crazy about not being able to work normally by reming myself that there is a historic moment happening and I have zero control about it. For that, I appeal to heavy sessions of power yoga and combat classes from YouTube, taking my time to do body and skin care, drinking a lot of ginger tea and writing  what goes through my head on the notes app or my notebook.
My exercise regime is… One thing that’s making happy in the lockdown is the freedom to workout whenever I want! I discovered yoga when I was 17 and been practicing it ever since but now doing it more frequently I can see my body reaching the flexibility I had before which makes me super excited. There’s a lot of power yoga happening along with HIIT classes and Body Combat classes. All from YouTube. YouTube is great.
The home essentials keeping me calm are…The home essential keeping me calm on this lockdown is definitely my diffuser, It’s always on with a few drops of tangerine essential oil inside.
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear?  I’m not one for wearing active wear if not actually working out so I tend to rely on the weather: on cold days like today, definitely some heavy loungewear with socks and all but on warmer days (yayyy) my usual go to is my boyfriend’s shirt or even lingerie hahahaha!
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats?  Me and my boyfriend are naturally cooking at home more often as it’s something we’ve always wanted to do and would blame the lack of time. Ordering food too much leads to the consumption of a lot of disposables which is something I avoid to my max. BUT there is of course some nasty Pizza Hut or Five Guys orders every once in a while lol.
Person I’ve missed the most…Right before lockdown I was lucky enough to be able to move houses and was really excited because I’d be living close to my friends. But Covid-19 happened and since then I haven’t seen my friends which are basically my neighbours so I miss them a lot.
My favourite local business is …Like I said before I’ve just moved houses so I have yet to discover around and I’m very excited to do that once lockdown is over.
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… It’ll be to Morocco for sure. I’ve been planning a birthday trip with my girlfriends since December and it never happened :( so what we decided is we’re going to celebrate all our birthdays whenever this trip happens hahah! Amen!!!
My favourite summer film to escape is… I don’t normally watch films that often, I’m more of a series/documentaries person. So my scape serie is definitely The Office US! I always catch my self watching it over and over again and still laughing at all the jokes.
The apps keeping me sane right now are… YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Ribon, Notes and furniture shopping apps as I just moved houses hehehe.
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… I try to cook different stuff every day basically working with what I have in the fridge. I love doing breakfast things so you’ll find me doing smoothies, pancakes, basically putting almond butter everywhere, also salads, pastas and this will sound odd but I’ve been making kale chips with different seasonings ALL THE TIME  hahaha.
The thing I value most from this experience is… It’s impossible to value just one thing from this historical moment. I value a lot the roof I have over my head, my quarantine partner, the public health system, the enormous break we’re currently giving to the earth’s resources, my family being secure and safe at home in Brazil... so many things! And speaking about value, I believe we should all take some time and reflect about how we have been living our lives until this point, remember every action has an effect and try to be better people for the environment, ourselves and the people around us.

I am isolating in… Indonesia
I am isolating with… 2 puppies and 2-3 friends
My quarantine essentials are… Canvas Paint - Books - Writing Equipment, Music, Food, Skincare
My iso home routine is… Coffee, Meditating, Dogs, Workout/Yoga, Calling Family and Friends
My self-care regime is… Everything above under quarantine essentials J
My exercise regime is… Yoga, Abs+Booty, Aerobic Dance Workouts
The home essentials keeping me calm are… Bialetti Coffee Maker, incense, Plants, Cozy Couch and Bed , Books
Home loungewear, active wear, or workwear? Active Wear, Underwear
Homemade cooking or Takeaway Eats? Homemade cooking and sometimes takeaway
Person I’ve missed the most… My Mum (But all family and Friends)
My favourite local business is … Baked/Boxed Bali
The first flight I’m booking after lockdown is… to Germany
My favourite summer film to escape is… Puhh there are too many
The apps keeping me sane right now are… Insight Timer, Spotify
The recipe I can’t stop cooking in isolation is… Fish in fresh Tomato Sauce , Tomatos, capers, Black olives, Onion and Garlic, Fresh Herbs
The thing I value most from this experience is… Freedom, Health, Family & Friendship