Balancing Work and Recovery during Lockdown

The speaker discusses the decision to quit drinking for a month due to feeling unproductive. In the past, the speaker only considered quitting when experiencing a hangover. During lockdown, with limited activities and responsibilities, the speaker found it easy to work out and drink daily. The speaker's understanding wife supported his late-night work, attributing it to his job delivery, which involved creating CGI videos. This period provided a relaxed environment to recover from drinking, as work demands were minimal.