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We have made a week full of colourful fun activities for you to download above. Email enquiries@childrenshealthscotland.org about recieving printed copies of the magazine. You can find an easy read version below.
Relationships and feeling connected to other people is one of the most important ways to positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. One of the best ways to stay connected to people is through our friends. Good friends are always there for us and pick us up when we are down. Spending time with them and laughing together creates a real feel-good factor and is good for our mental wellbeing. It is important not only to reach out to our old friends but also to new people as well. That way, we make new friends throughout our lives.
ACTIVITIES FOR YOU TO TRY
Here are three Friday #BEFRIENDLY ideas for you to try during Scottish Children’s Health Week.
ACTIVITY 1 | LET’S PLAY
What does it mean to be friendly? Being a friendly person can look like being kind, spending time with people, talking to friends and making new friends. You can try being friendly by inviting a new friend to play a game with you. Maybe it’s someone you’ve noticed playing by themselves, or maybe you can invite lots of people to play.
ACTIVITY 2 | PLAYLIST PALS
Music is something that connects lots of people around the world, and it’s a great way to connect with our friends and make new ones! Why not try making a shared playlist with your friends? Some streaming services will let you make a playlist with multiple people, but you could also write this on paper and continue to add new songs as your friendship grows.
ACTIVITY 3 | COMPLIMENTS
Everyone likes to get compliments, but it can sometimes feel awkward to give them! Do you remember how you felt the last time someone said they liked your hair, or your new shoes? Genuine compliments help to build friendships, improve communication, motivate people, and boost self-esteem and self-confidence. You could make someone’s day and make a new friend by complimenting someone. Give it a try and check in with yourself afterwards, how did it make you feel?
