We are focusing on Health and Wellbeing for the rest of the week and today, we are focusing on connecting with other people.

It can be so easy to spend time near someone or inside a house with them, but not actually spend time WITH them.

Today is all about connecting in a positive way with the people close to you.

Here are some ideas:

Post a Hug- Cellotape paper together.  Lay down on top of it and put your hands out to each side.  Ask someone to draw your outline.  Colour it in. Post your hug to someone special.

Family and Furry Four-Legged Friends – Who or what do you enjoy spending time with? Is it a family member or a pet? Spend 15 minutes giving this special person or four-legged friend some love and attention.

Write a Poem or Draw a picture for someone you love.  Think about a special person in your life. This could be a friend, family member or someone else. · Write a poem or draw a picture for one of these special people.  Share it with that person once you have completed it. You have no idea how much this will make their day and improve their own mental health and wellbeing.

Feel Good.  Do something this week that makes you or someone in your house feel happy.  It could be drawing, baking, exercising, dancing or simply giving someone a big hug! Ask someone in your house what their favourite thing to do is and then do it with them, even if you don’t enjoy it yourself.