Boost Your Well-being with Positive Thinking | Thinking of You Week September 2024
What a powerful thought to send. “I think of you often. I hope that in some way, just knowing that you’re on my mind, will brighten up your day.”
How did just reading that thought make you feel?
It is hard to imagine in our busy world that there are others thinking positive thoughts for us each day.
But it is a declaration of positive thinking to send a paper Hug. Positive thinking happens when we think of others in our minds, and not of ourselves. Positive thinking or being an optimist with life can have a huge impact on our own physical and mental health. This doesn’t mean you are ignoring the current problems or challenges of the day. It simply means you approach life with thoughts of things working out for the good.
There are physical health benefits of positive thinking. These include a longer life span and lower chances of a heart attack. It also results in better all-round physical health. There is greater resistance to illness like the common cold. Other benefits include lower blood pressure, better pain management, and better stress management.
With positive thinking, we are more creative. We become clearer thinkers. We are better to have around; we find joy in life. We have better coping skills. We experience less depression. We also develop greater problem-solving skills.
Positive thinking can lead us to think of others and a want to encourage others to feel good too.
Sending a card is a small gesture of positive thinking. Texting a note is another simple way to show you care. Better yet, making a phone call can make a big difference in someone else’s life.
What to say? First: Make it simple. Don’t worry about perfect sentence structure. Use simple everyday words. Add meaning to your words. “Sending thoughts and hugs!” “You’ve got this!” You can add why you are writing. Start with “dear” or just “Hi!” Or just a note: “just wanted to say, I’m missing you today. Hugs!” Make it simple. Short sentences.
We worry about our physical health. We exercise. We eat good nutritious foods. But we also need to consider our mental health. Sometimes when one is down, a note to cheer another may be the solution for both receiver and sender.
In 2014, “Thinking of You Week,” was actually established by the Greeting Card Association of England. (really!) It protects and encourages the British greeting card industry.
In 2018, it came across the pond and was caught on by our greeting card industry. This whole concept has grown in popularity since then. We all like happy mail!
The week chosen for “Thinking of You” is September 16 thru the 22, 2024. Now I’m not advertising for the card industry. I have no stock in Hallmark! I just believe in sending out good mail. Sending out a paper Hug.
We all get so much junk mail. Many times it doesn’t even get into the house if you are walking by the garage waste basket.
Wouldn’t it be fun to get a note that says: “I’m thinking of you?”
I know when I send them, I wait in anticipation for their arrival at my friends. The whole act makes my day better. I’m sending that paper hug to someone who just might be glad it came that day!
Question? Did you save your last ‘feeling good’ card? Many times I add it to my bulletin board in my office, or just stand it on a shelf. It’s a nice reminder that someone cares.
Taking care of your own mental health can be fun. Learn to be a positive thinker. Turn off the news! Create a card on line. Go to the Dollar Store and pick one out. And take the time to send it. Someone will be Very Glad you did.
Take time this week to send a note of care to someone you miss or love. You will feel that Love come back.
Mary Jessen: Wellness Makes Cents 