Tuesday 19-05-2020 - 13:52

The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is kindness, so here’s 5 acts of kindness you can do right now from your own home.

 

1: Share words of wisdom

Do you know someone who is struggling? Sending a motivational text might just be the thing that picks them back up. There are loads of motivational quotes available online if you can’t think of any off the top of your head. 

 

2: Positivi-Tea

One act of kindness may be to arrange to have a cup of tea and virtual catch up with a friend you’ve not spoken to in a while. If you both enjoy it, why not make it a regular thing?

 

3: Phone a friend

Whether it be a friend, family member, or neighbour who is experiencing loneliness, it could do them the world of good to hear your voice at the end of the phone. Reach out and give them some reassurance while times are uncertain.

 

4: Neighbours should be there for one another

You can be kind by offering support to vulnerable neighbours. Putting the bins out, fetching groceries from the local store, offering to help with the gardening. Whatever it may be, you could be making a huge difference with the smallest act of kindness.

 

5: Be kind to yourself

Lastly, don’t forget about YOU. Being kind to yourself means taking time out, not putting undue pressure on yourself, and calming the inner critic. Remember - nobody is perfect. 

 

You can share your own acts of kindness by posting your stories, images and videos on social media channels along with the hashtag #WGUkind2U and be part of a campaign currently being run by the WGU Health and Wellbeing team.

 

This blog was inspired by an article you can read in full here.

If you are concerned about your mental health, it's very important you contact your GP first and foremost, and seek support there. If you need urgent support and unable to contact your GP, visit your local A&E. 

For advice on looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak visit this page.

 

Written by Elissa Baxter, Digital, Design and Communications Coordinator

 

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