Mind Your Mental Health - National Friendship Day
Mind Your Mental Health - National Friendship Day
The first Sunday in August (8/1 this year) is International Friendship Day—a day to celebrate both the old and the new friends in our lives. You might:
- Take some time to consider and appreciate those people who have stood by you during tough times.
- Accept an invitation to meet new people. You could make lifelong friendships that you didn’t foresee.
- Reach out to your friends with a simple gesture of kindness such as a friendly text, email, phone call, flowers or a card.
- When communicating with old friends, share a memory of a past mutual experience that might spark a lively conversation and some welcome laughs today.
- It’s easy to get so busy in life that we neglect our friendships. Remember to periodically express your admiration of and support for your valued companions—whether they’re near or far.