Sometimes, the weight of the world, politics, the news, and everyday stress can feel like too much. But for some, taking action can be a powerful way to cope. Volunteering, joining a cause, signing a petition, or simply helping someone else can shift the focus away from anxiety and into empowerment.
Let’s talk about this idea of “helping to feel better”:
Have you ever felt a boost in mood or energy after getting involved in a cause?
What kinds of activities have made you feel grounded, hopeful, or useful?
How do you balance staying engaged with protecting your mental health?
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Hi everyone, how are you today?
Sometimes, the weight of the world, politics, the news, and everyday stress can feel like too much. But for some, taking action can be a powerful way to cope. Volunteering, joining a cause, signing a petition, or simply helping someone else can shift the focus away from anxiety and into empowerment.
Let’s talk about this idea of “helping to feel better”:
@spring @crazybear @Minnie @Lorrie44 @Karen56 @christinao @DAVE64 @Jacky b @esmerelda @RachelH @cathMachin @MargiQ @Siouxsie @sheli48 @sallysunshine @Danni1008 @judyoshea_ie @ovendale @Liz1990 @poppy7 @SCARE1 @simone @Raziasultana1 @cwoo13 @kjh0754 @docholliday @valwilson21 @Croftsie @NoraC @cola414 @TIGGIT @Bluebell5310 @Eyeleen @SusieHarlow @queenteetoo @Helena77 @KH1234 @Delwilks78 @finnyhaddon @DoloresBurns @bernardxx @donnaallenuk @ropsey @giernatboon @batfink1966 @Happy1 @Elbowjoe @taffy1949 @Lordy100 @Beverley08 @nanawoody @Alb121 @janelathan @Stacey635 @Unaonn @jlfost @Linda80 @Jaj15662 @Blacktdi @jaysawatzki @Moontreegoddess @Jenic75 @Yvonnesmiley @jan2019 @Lillymaddy @Jupiter @Cherre28 @Clare40 @Paulinelinda @chrisho @Martha @Jofrancis @Jen666 @Daniela02 @Smartypants @IreneSimpson @Jennybulmer @jimguild1143 @Anna4557 @Coby1957 @Bubba2020 @rogalstm @AnnoGorman @Lauren436728 @Carolinem @Ananda @Dorothy38 @dexter11 @Lorna21 @Tessi1 @Chippenham @shelley.mck @Gffhhvcf @Mariaheloise @Jkbradders @Joanne.m @Gangel29 @Marise @delnia.a
Your story might inspire someone else to take their first step 💛
Warm regards,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼