Elflings, hi!
Today I decided to calm things down a bit, still on the topic of December and all things festive but in an inclusive way where we include people who may be struggling a bit around this time of the year. So, hop on board the Christmas train and away we go.
Whilst scrolling through Twitter the other day I came across the photo a day challenge for December as proposed by the Blurt Foundation, I hadn't heard of the Blurt Foundation at all so had a look at what I had to do and what this whole Blurt thing was. Really, I was pleasantly surprised it's a movement that increases the awareness and understanding of depression. On their website they describe themselves as the "knowing nod" and the little movement that says "I understand" and I think that's a wonderful thing.
Just reading through their "about us" section of their website tells you that Blurt exists to make a difference to anyone affected by depression and to help people understand it. They support, listen and introduce you to people who can help you to help yourself. In the future they hope to increase the awareness and understanding of depression, develop additional peer support networks, collaborate with partners to facilitate learning and innovation and so much more. They also do a BuddyBox, a bit like a BirchBox but "a hug in a box" that provides 5 items of self care a month and I think it's a bloody good idea. If you would like to find out more about the Blurt Foundation then please read here!
But for nowwww... the photo a day challenge! (Please imagine the nowwww as being really dramatic, thank you and panto-like). It's called #blurtmerrycalmness and their aim is to "add some calm to the festive fuss". They provide a prompt each day and you simply post the picture matching the prompt and you're well away. I think this is a really good idea because although I love Christmas and seem to turn into a full-blown elf, I know that for a lot of people it isn't a merry time of the year and you really don't know how someone is feeling or if there is a particular reason they don't enjoy this time of the year. I, personally, encourage you to be that little bit kinder to everyone you see (it's a good habit to get into) and it might just make someone's day. I will add the picture of prompts and you can search "The Blurt Foundation" on Instagram to keep up with their posts as well!
However, whilst on the subject of helping people please don't forget about various shoe box appeals and reverse advent calendars and whatnot. Let's all help together.
I simply found inspiration for this post from scrolling through Twitter and someone (I can't remember who or I'd give you a little shoutout for being a ray of positivity) retweeted this so thank you, you amazing human.
Thank you for reading and if you're still keeping up to date on me rambling about anything then you're an angel and deserve so many mince pies!
Until tomorrow,
Lia x
P.S. I know it's the third, but you aren't too late to start the challenge!
Today I decided to calm things down a bit, still on the topic of December and all things festive but in an inclusive way where we include people who may be struggling a bit around this time of the year. So, hop on board the Christmas train and away we go.
Whilst scrolling through Twitter the other day I came across the photo a day challenge for December as proposed by the Blurt Foundation, I hadn't heard of the Blurt Foundation at all so had a look at what I had to do and what this whole Blurt thing was. Really, I was pleasantly surprised it's a movement that increases the awareness and understanding of depression. On their website they describe themselves as the "knowing nod" and the little movement that says "I understand" and I think that's a wonderful thing.
Just reading through their "about us" section of their website tells you that Blurt exists to make a difference to anyone affected by depression and to help people understand it. They support, listen and introduce you to people who can help you to help yourself. In the future they hope to increase the awareness and understanding of depression, develop additional peer support networks, collaborate with partners to facilitate learning and innovation and so much more. They also do a BuddyBox, a bit like a BirchBox but "a hug in a box" that provides 5 items of self care a month and I think it's a bloody good idea. If you would like to find out more about the Blurt Foundation then please read here!
But for nowwww... the photo a day challenge! (Please imagine the nowwww as being really dramatic, thank you and panto-like). It's called #blurtmerrycalmness and their aim is to "add some calm to the festive fuss". They provide a prompt each day and you simply post the picture matching the prompt and you're well away. I think this is a really good idea because although I love Christmas and seem to turn into a full-blown elf, I know that for a lot of people it isn't a merry time of the year and you really don't know how someone is feeling or if there is a particular reason they don't enjoy this time of the year. I, personally, encourage you to be that little bit kinder to everyone you see (it's a good habit to get into) and it might just make someone's day. I will add the picture of prompts and you can search "The Blurt Foundation" on Instagram to keep up with their posts as well!
However, whilst on the subject of helping people please don't forget about various shoe box appeals and reverse advent calendars and whatnot. Let's all help together.
I simply found inspiration for this post from scrolling through Twitter and someone (I can't remember who or I'd give you a little shoutout for being a ray of positivity) retweeted this so thank you, you amazing human.
Thank you for reading and if you're still keeping up to date on me rambling about anything then you're an angel and deserve so many mince pies!
Until tomorrow,
Lia x
P.S. I know it's the third, but you aren't too late to start the challenge!
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