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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Giving is one of the five ways to wellbeing. Giving helps our mental health because it can improve our self-esteem, lower stress and improve our mood, leading to fewer symptoms of depression. It can also improve our life satisfaction and give us greater happiness.
The week of the 15th -21st is random acts of kindness week, with random act of kindness day taking place on the 17th Feb.
It might feel harder to give whilst we are in lockdown, but there are still many ways we can make a difference. Below are 15 ways we can give during lockdown, and 5 additional ways you can give to yourself, because you deserve kindness too!
For you to give
For you to give to yourself
Author: Louisa Whorrod
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