I was talking to an acquaintance this week who was clearly thrilled to have received what he described as “the first nice email from my ‘ex’ almost forever”. They had a child together and his ‘ex’ had written to say what a joy the child was and to thank him for being a part of their life and helping to bring the child up. We discussed how much more readily we complain about the negative things in life and yet, what a warm glow can be created by the simple act of saying something positive.
Christmas can be a stressful time for many and we are constantly reading about the growth in mental health issues in our young people. Let’s tell them how much we love and appreciate them – how special they are to us and what joy they bring. For some, this may be a much-needed boost to their self-esteem, and even if it’s not strictly needed, we all feel better for being appreciated.
So, in this season of goodwill, can I encourage you all to create a warm glow for one or even lots of your family and friends. Let’s all make an effort over the coming weeks to say something positive to our partners, our children, our parents and yes, even our in-laws and “ex’s”. You don’t need to wait for something spectacular to happen – we all know that the bedrooms will still be untidy and the bins still left for us to take out! But a heartfelt acknowledgement or thanks for something they do or say or even that, just by being around, they make you feel happy or grateful could make a really big difference – and it doesn’t cost a thing!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
