Overcome the Blues and Send a Card to a Friend Day on February 7th 2024
With everything that is going on in the world today it is no surprise than many people are feeling low. The dark short and sunless days just add to a feeling of lowness. But, the simple act of writing can actually help overcome some of the blues you maybe suffering.
February 7th 2024 is National Send A Card To A Friend Day - it reminds us to send friendly cheer through the mail. We do that by sending a note or message on a card to the friends we hold dear. So, if your not a writer or interested in writing the simple act of sending a card to a friend with a note inside would do the trick.
There is no need for an elaborate letter to your friend. While it’s nice to fill your friends in on all the details of your life, a simple postcard to check in with your friends is also a great way to celebrate National Send a Card to a Friend Day. It’s simple and to the point, but still a sweet gesture.
Maybe take some time to make your own cards which is another theraputic hobby for many pain sufferers. Just hearing that card come through the letter box could put a smile on someones face and redevelop friendships of years gone by.
National Send a Card to a Friend Day is the perfect opportunity to show your friends how much they mean to you.
Obviously, it is certainly no surprise to read that people who suffer from chronic pain can also suffer from feeling depressed at times which will be worse at this time of year.
Research shows that an act of kindness demonstrates our concern for another’s vulnerability. It can help someone feel appreciated and has the power to reduce stress, improve mood, self-esteem and happiness.
I am sure many of you, like myself have written notes in your Christmas cards last year. I have a slight tremor in my right hand which means my writing is far from neat so I typed my messages out and popped them in with the cards. One of my friends wrote back with a long and newsy letter and I found out more from that letter this year than I have found out over the past 10 years. It made me want to write back straight away to give her more of my news and thank her for the lovely letter.
The post is expensive so if you cannot afford a stamp then send an email letter instead as it can be just as nice. You can dress up your email to make it look pretty if you think it looks a bit business-like.
Think of someone you know or someone you know are low at the moment or on their own and contact them somehow to make their day. Or just send one card to your best friend.
