Cards Are More Than Just A Folded Sheet Of Paper
Sending a greetings card can have a real positive impact on someone's mental health. We thought we'd share some of the mental health benefits of sending someone a greetings card.
5 Reasons Why Cards Are Good For Mental Health
1- Cards Are A Physical Connection
When you hand write a message in a greetings card and send it on to someone, it is a direct, physical connection between you and them. This can help them to feel closer to you, even if you are miles apart. Fun story- we once received an order for a card that was going to be sent on to a very important person, something I made and touched would be held by them- so now I feel like I have a direct connection with this very important person (and no, I can't tell you who!)
2- Greeting Cards Provide An Emotional Connection
A greetings card can promote emotional connections between the sender and recipient. It is an opportunity to write a personalised, thoughtful and meaningful message from your heart. There is something so wonderful about a hand written message that conveys a person's true feelings. Receiving a card reinforces social bonds and lets the recipient know that they are loved, cared for and appreciated.
3- A Card Is A Tangible Keepsake
A greetings card is something that can be kept as a physical reminder of an event or a person. Greetings cards are often kept in memory boxes for the recipient to look back on. Why? Because people like to keep hold of sentimental things.
4- Everyone Loves Receiving Happy Post!
How many times have you received a bundle of mail and groaned because it's all bills, statements and boring things? Imagine a happy little surprise tucked in that pile of brown envelopes. Unexpected happy post can be a welcome and positive surprise that boosts the recipient's mood and brightens their day.
5- Sending Cards Is An Act Of Generosity
The act of choosing the perfect card for someone, writing a meaningful message and sending it to your friend or family member can make you feel good too! By brightening someone's day with a card, you are completing an act of kindness.
So, in reality, sending a card is not an entirely selfless act!