Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Random acts of kindness


Evidence shows that being kind to friends, family and strangers really does improve your mental and physical wellbeing. The Mental Health Foundation have put together some suggestions that you may wish to try throughout September 

At home and in your community
  • Call a friend that you haven’t spoken to for a while
  • Send a letter to your nan and grandad
  • Send flowers to a friend out of the blue
  • Offer to pick up some groceries for your elderly neighbour
  • Help a friend pack for a move
  • Send someone a handwritten thank you note
  • Offer to babysit for a friend
  • Walk your friend’s dog
  • Tell your family members how much you love and appreciate them
  • Help out at home with household chores
  • Check on someone you know who is going through a tough time
  • Help a friend get active
At work
  • Make a cup of tea for your colleagues
  • Get to know the new staff member
  • Lend your ear - listen to your colleague who is having a bad day
  • Say good morning
  • Bake a cake or healthy treat for your colleagues
  • Give praise to a colleague for something they’ve done well
In public places
  • Give up your seat to an elderly, disabled or pregnant person
  • Take a minute to help a tourist who is lost even though you are in a rush
  • Have a conversation with a homeless person
  • Help a mother carrying her pushchair down the stairs or hold the door for her
  • Let a fellow driver merge into your lane
  • Pick up some rubbish lying around in the street
  • Smile and say hello to people you may pass every day, but have never spoken to before

Thanks 
Ann

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