There is minimal risk of transmitting the novel coronavirus by postal mail.
In these difficult times of social distancing to combat COVID-19, it’s important for our mental health to stay connected to each other. One way to do that is by sending cards and letters to people we love. An Post has sent 5 million free postcards to help us “come together by staying apart.”
Cultivating a practice of gratitude can help reduce stress and improve our physical and emotional health. Writing and sending thank you notes is one way to practice gratitude while improving the lives of others.
The Anonymous Postcard Project is coordinating postcards of support and appreciation to
💚 Residents of Irish nursing homes who are isolated from their families and friends
🚓 An Garda Síochána (the Irish police) helping to enforce social distancing and keeping Ireland safe and healthy
🏥 Healthcare workers at Irish hospitals taking care of the sick in difficult conditions at great risk to themselves
“Giving thanks can make you happier,” Harvard Medical School
“How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain,” 6 June 2017, Greater Good Magazine, published by the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
“7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude,” 3 April 2015, Psychology Today
“The Neuroscience of Gratitude and How It Affects Anxiety & Grief,” 11 February 2020, PositivePsychology.com
“Why You Should Write More Thank You Notes,” 31 August 2018, Time Magazine