This week is Mental Health Awareness Week from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is 'Kindness Matters'. Do you know that being kind to others can be beneficial to your own mental health? Watch the video below to find out how.
One thing that we have seen all over the world since the Corona Virus outbreak is that Kindness is winning in uncertain times. People are coming together to sing on balconies in Italy, others are setting up groups to offer support to the elderly or vulnerable -like collecting shopping or calling them for a chat.
Acts of kindness are gifts that we can give to ourselves and to friends, family and our community.
Think of things that you like doing that spark joy in you. It might be riding your bike, drawing or eating dinner with your family. Try and do at least one act of kindness for yourself today and think about someone that you would like to give a gift of kindness too.
Here are some ideas
Call a friend who you haven’t spoken to for a while
Post a card or letter to someone you are out of touch with
Make a drink for someone you live with
Video call someone to say hello
Send someone a handwritten thank you note
Tell your family how much you love and appreciate them
Help with household chores
Smile at someone
Arrange a time for a virtual movie night with family or friends
Create a new dance with a friend on video chat
Maybe you can think of your own acts of kindness. Tell us what you did and we will share it on the blog.
