After winding down from the Independence Day celebrations, it’s time to honor a lesser-known but still important day today: National Cheer Up the Lonely Day. At BYUtv, we try our best to look for ways to visit, comfort and cheer up anyone who might be feeling alone. Here are just a few ways you can be a part of the good in the world on this day:
- Send an email or give a call to someone in need. We all know people who are going through a hard time. Cheer them up by simply letting them know that you’re thinking of them and are there for them.
- Visit the elderly. Whether you know someone in an assisted home or you just find a local senior center to visit, take some time to get to know and talk with an elderly person who may be lonely. Ask about some of their life experiences; you may even learn a thing or two and make a new friend.
- Write a note. In a digital age of emails, texts and other typed messages, the difference of a handwritten note can go a long way. Send a “thank you” or a simple “hi” to someone you think may need some friendly words.
- Smile. If nothing else, share your positivity with a smile. There is always someone who is going through a more difficult situation than you are, and the impact of your smile may be bigger than you think it is.
For inspiring and real-life stories about people who cheer up the lonely, tune in to Turning Point on Thursday at 9pm ET/7pm MT and midnight ET/10pm MT.
How will you cheer up the lonely today? Share with us in the comments below.