Get involved with random acts of kindness

One thing that we have seen all over the world is that kindness is prevailing in these uncertain times. We have learnt that communities have come together in new ways to support each other.

The added benefit of helping others is that it is also good for our own mental health too - helping to reduce stress and improve emotional wellbeing. But it also important to make time for ourselves and make sure that we make the effort to be kind to ourselves.

The theme for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness and what a perfect time for such a theme, let's hope that the lessons being learnt through this dreadful situation reign long into the future. 

Here's some kindness ideas for you to try...

• Call a friend that you haven’t spoken to for a while
• Tell a family member how much you love and appreciate them
• Make a cup of tea for someone you live with
• Arrange to have a cup of tea and virtual catch up with someone you know
• Help with a household chore at home
• Arrange to watch a film at the same time as a friend and video call
• Tell someone you know that you are proud of them
• Tell someone you know why you are thankful for them
• Send a motivational text to a friend who is struggling
• Send someone you know a joke to cheer them up
• Send someone you know a picture of a cute animal
• Send an inspirational quote to a friend
• Send an interesting article to a friend
• Contact someone you haven’t seen in a while and arrange a phone catch up
• Spend time playing with your pet
• Reach out to call a friend, family member or neighbour who is experiencing loneliness or self-isolation
• Donate to the Neuro Therapy Centre appeal
• Give praise to for something that's helped you
• Offer to skill share with a friend via video call - you could teach guitar, dance etc.
• Offer to send someone a takeaway or a food box
• Take a photo of something that makes you happy
• Dig out that skin care and give yourself a pamper session
• Make your favourite recipe - why not share it with us for the blog too?
• Take some time out to try our relaxation film below.