Managing IsolationThe latest government advice and more severe precautions regarding coronavirus have taken many by surprise, not that such steps are necessary but in the speed with which things have moved.With everyone called to avoid social contact, many needing to isolate more strictly, and an expectation that this will last for several months - how on earth do we manage the emotional and mental health implications? Rest assured that we’ll be sharing more thoughts, updates, and resources from 'The Mind and Soul Foundation' over coming weeks and months - but for now - how do we prepare for a period of isolation?Checkout the website 'The Mind and Soul Foundation'https://www.mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/569023/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/Managing_Isolation.aspx
Get inspired to #DoTenThingsHave you committed to do ten things yet? The young people from Liverpool Diocese are.Watch their fabulous video for inspirationwww.liverpool.anglican.org/DoTenThings #DoTenThingsHow to Do Ten ThingsIt's pretty much up to you how you do it but we suggest the following may help.1. Do it with others Church is community. We learn together and support each other as disciples. Doing this together can help keep us accountable and show support for one another. So why not do this with your church community, home group, congregation, youth group, group of friends,2. Do a mix of things It is good to include things you already do as well as some new ideas. We suggest you try to do some simple things as well as a couple of areas that may be more challenging. We have some ideas and suggestions of things you can do on this page.And we'd love to get your suggestions Post them on social media using the hashtag #DoTenThings or email communications@liverpool.anglican.org3. Set yourself a time limit. We suggest you aim to do your ten things over a period of a year.4. Review, celebrate and encourage. Some thoughts and suggestionsThis is not a full list and if you have ideas and suggestions then contact us and we will add this to the list Email your suggestion to communications@liverpool.anglican.org or post to our social media #DoTenThingsAs part of your ten things you couldGive some time to a project your church or worshipping community is involved withDonate something to your local foodbank (or even volunteer some time to support one)Join or support your local Credit UnionVolunteer at a Debt Advice Centre or other voluntary organisationThink about an area of social justice that you care about and join an organisation working in that areaTake part or organise a clean up in your communityDonate regularly to a charity shop (or volunteer some time)Join a local community organisation doing good work in your areaThink about volunteering at your local schoolVolunteer to help with a youth organisationBefriend a neighbour or regularly telephone someone who is lonelyGive blood or support an organ donation projectJoin a political partyFind out more about the Clewer initiative and help end modern slavery www.theclewerinitiative.org/find out more about http://endhungeruk.org/Be bold and clear you are doing this because your faith inspires you.