Posted on: November 8, 2023
- Do something you love – it might be visiting your local bookshop(!), café or getting out in nature. Immersing yourself in something you love can have great effects on mental health and often find yourself with like-minded people. If visiting a café look out for Chatty Cafe members like us, where you’re guaranteed to have someone to talk to.
- Press pause on social media – sites such as Instagram and Facebook can be difficult viewing when you are feeling lonely and isolated at any time – let alone the festive period. This is why taking a breather may help. Instead focus on tangible connections – even if this is connecting with yourself and the things that are important for you.
- Set goals for 2024 – spend some time creating goals and milestones for 2024, planning ahead can help with feeling positive and working towards something.
- Volunteer – a great way to meet likeminded people and focus on something you feel passionate about. We work closely with the gunnercooke foundation who in turn work with over 100 charities nationwide many of whom need volunteers to deliver vital services.
- Join our campaign ‘Connection Counts’ – make a connection with someone no matter how small – it may just change your day (and theirs). Be sure to tell us all about it on our website or through the Connection Counts box in store!
- Seek out services if you feel unable to cope – here some resources of who you can contact for further help. You can also find a more comprehensive list of services, as well as links to everything, on our website through our Instagram bio. Look for ‘Resources for Loneliness and Connection’.
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