Personal rituals

Personal rituals

Support this project A personal ritual is a small act you use to mark a moment: making tea before settling down to read, playing a song at the end of work, or quietly remembering someone. It might mark an everyday transition, prepare you for something difficult, or...
Close relationships

Close relationships

Support this project Close relationships grow through ordinary moments: asking about someone’s day, sharing a meal, making time to listen, or letting someone know what is happening in your life. This might be with a friend, partner, relative or someone you have come...
Physical touch

Physical touch

Support this project Holding hands, sharing a hug or resting a hand on someone’s shoulder can be ways to offer comfort and affection, when the contact is welcome. Touch can accompany a conversation or be a way to spend a quiet moment together. It might be part of a...
Animals & pets

Animals & pets

Support this project Walking with a dog, playing with a cat or quietly watching an animal explore can be enjoyable ways to spend time and feel connected to another living creature. For some people, an animal’s company feels welcome when conversation takes too much...
Humour & laughter

Humour & laughter

Support this project A funny exchange, a favourite comedy or an unexpected bit of silliness can bring a welcome moment of enjoyment into an ordinary or difficult day. Making room for humour might mean watching something you like, sharing a story with a friend or...