It's been a challenging few weeks for all of us since the coronavirus lockdown was put in place.
Many of us are adapting to working from home, not working at all, home schooling the kids or being apart from our loved ones.
We are being told to stay home to save lives as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the nation.
The lockdown has forced us into a quieter, simpler way of life and for many people across Greater Manchester, has brought them some positivity.
We asked our readers to tell us what the best thing about the lockdown had been for them on our Facebook page.
Many people said spending more time with their family was their highlight - but there were lots of other positives too.
We had hundreds of responses and this is just a selection.
Rachel Cannon was able to witness the special moment of her son taking his very first steps.
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She wrote: "Getting to see my little boy's first steps instead of being in work."
Dennis Hazlewood has been taking part in virtual pub quizzes with his family.
He said the best thing about lockdown was a 'family quiz night using a video app'.
Cat Dee said the lack of noise on the streets was a positive for her.
She wrote: "Being able to hear nature rather than man made noise pollution."
Mark Sutcliffe said the best thing for him is the 'Clap for Our Carers' applause every week.
He wrote: "Being able to clap for something worthwhile and actually appreciate the ones who do the hardest jobs that clearly got overlooked before all this.
"Well done to all the key workers."
Angela Dawson said she has enjoyed driving to work without the usual rush-hour traffic.
She said: "Less traffic, I get to and from work so much faster.
"And my son's home all day to help with the house work!"
Binu Pillai said the best thing about lockdown was spending more time with family.
She wrote: "Spending time with family, giving myself some me time and cherishing the bonding between kids."
Tracy Ferguson also said 'quality time' with loved ones has been her favourite thing about the lockdown as well as spending more time in her garden.
She said: "Spending quality time with my husband who normally works away from home and of course sitting in the garden drinking copious amounts of wine."
Marie Politt said she has enjoyed 'listening to the birds singing every morning in the park', as well as clear skies and clean air.
Anthony Burke has enjoyed making the most of his daily exercise.
He wrote: "Improving my fitness levels by walking everyday."
The 'community spirit' has been the best thing about the lockdown for Annie-Marie Foy.
She wrote: "The community spirit, I have made better relationships with all my neighbours."
Jenny Allcroft, a support worker in a residential home, said the best thing for her has been watching people pull together to help each other.
She said: "People helping each other, I'm a support worker in a small residential home and me and all the people I work with have all pulled together to make our residents feel safe and keep them amused because they can't go out.
"I'm sure if we all stay strong and safe we will get through this."
