Day 43 - Boys Town - Daily Dose of Digital Support

For most of us, joy has been hard to come by. Weeks of sheltering at home, stressing about work and school, avoiding crowds, and losing the simple things that bring excitement and vitality to our neighborhoods and communities has created a happiness vacuum. So how can you bring a little joy back into your home? Research shows that the Chinese proverb above was more than accurate. Giving to others can make you happier and healthier!   There are countless ways to give back during this difficult time. Here are just a few suggestions that you can do as a family…    Drop-off donations at a local food bank. Write letters of gratitude to people who have been instrumental in your family’s life. Donate blood or plasma. Shop for neighbors or the elderly. Surprise someone with a letter of encouragement. Send congratulatory messages to graduating seniors. At Boys Town, the last two suggestions have special significance. Many of our youth are doing okay, but the demands of the crisis are getting them down. They could use a lift now, and hearing from you would give them a big boost and let them know you’re standing with them. We’ve created two easy ways to do this: Send an eCard of support to a child at the Village of Boys Town Send a message of congratulations to our Boys Town graduates You have the power to bring joy to others and in doing so, have joy come back to you! Thank you for lifting our kids’ spirits and setting an example of kindness, hope and compassion.

A little midweek mental health tip… Imagine yourself stepping into the warm waves of the Caribbean, indulging in the most decadent of desserts or taking in a misty mountain sunrise. It makes you feel good doesn’t it? That’s the power of visualization. See how you can get to a happy place, calm your mind and relax your body here.