09/09/2021
On 'R U Ok?' day, let's take a moment to recognise it's not always this obvious. ☹ Just because someone can laugh and smile with you, or is seemingly doing well does not mean they are feeling okay. Because being okay isn't guaranteed by your environment alone, and it's more than just our immediate circumstances. On 'R U Ok?💛' day, we encourage everyone to check in on their community. Amongst many signs, some indicators that someone you know may be struggling include i) withdrawal & increased isolation/avoiding social engagement, ii) decreased interest in things they used to enjoy iii) increased irritability or lower tolerance than you'd typically expect from them iv) changes to their performance & their ability to meet expectations, such as in the home or a workplace. If you'd like to check in on someone, then absolutely ask them if they're okay! 💛 But do one step more. See them, spend time with them, and then be *consistent*, it's not just one day a year that we need to reach out. We cannot necessarily change how people inherently feel, but we can absolutely hear them, see them, and stand alongside them throughout it. Who in your life are you going to check in on? Today, and ongoing.
