Activity: Create a kindness jar
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Health Promotion Board
If you have thoughts about suicide, these helplines are
available to provide you with a listening ear.
24-hour
In the event of a life-threatening medical situation, call
995 or go to the nearest A&E.
If you need general mental health support, these First Stop for Mental
Health are available to help identify your mental health needs,
provide brief support, and guide you to the most appropriate mental health
resource.
In-person services
Digital
If you have thoughts about suicide, these helplines are
available to provide you with a listening ear.
24-hour
In the event of a life-threatening
medical situation, call 995 or go to the nearest
A&E.
If you need general mental health support, these
First Stop for Mental Health are available to help identify
your mental health needs.
National mindline
(24-hour)
(24-hour)
In-person services
Digital
Activity:
Create a kindness jar
Take a moment to write small, thoughtful messages to your future self. These become gentle reminders to be kind and encouraging to yourself.
Use these examples
as a guide:
You can colour-code your notes to help you
in different situations, for example:
Red:
During stressful work challenges or when you're feeling anxious.
Blue: When facing challenges at home or when
you're feeling sad or down.
01
This difficult moment will not last forever. Remember the challenges you've already overcome and be proud of how strong you've been to get here.
04
You’re doing better than you think. You’re kind, strong, and good enough. You deserve kindness, especially from yourself.
02
Your best is enough, even if that means choosing something easy or comforting right now. Be gentle with your mind and body.
05
It’s okay to say ‘no’ to things that aren’t good for your mental well-being. Protecting your boundaries is an important part of caring for yourself.
03
Everyone grows at their own pace, including people you compare yourself to. Your path is unique, and that’s what makes it wonderful.
01
This difficult moment will not last forever. Remember the challenges you've already overcome and be proud of how strong you've been to get here.
02
Your best is enough, even if that means choosing something easy or comforting right now. Be gentle with your mind and body.
03
Everyone grows at their own pace, including people you compare yourself to. Your path is unique, and that’s what makes it wonderful.
04
You’re doing better than you think. You’re kind, strong, and good enough. You deserve kindness, especially from yourself.
05
It’s okay to say ‘no’ to things that aren’t good for your mental well-being. Protecting your boundaries is an important part of caring for yourself.
Write your next kindness message.
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Activity: Create a kindness jar
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.”
- Oscar Wilde
CONTRIBUTED BY
Health Promotion Board
