On the 20th of March, the world observes the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Co-ordinated by Action for Happiness, this year’s theme focuses on a topic that touches almost everyone today: the relationship between social media and our well-being. For those in our community at funeral-notices.co.uk who are navigating grief, the digital world can be a complicated place, but it also offers unique ways to heal.
The International Day of Happiness movement suggests three simple steps to create a healthier relationship with our screens: Choose, Connect, and Curate. These steps are particularly helpful when we are looking for ways to honour those we have lost while protecting our own mental health. You can find out more about these steps and how to get involved on the official International Day of Happiness website.
When we are grieving, "doom-scrolling" through social media can often make us feel more isolated. The movement encourages us to be mindful of how much time we spend online. By choosing to step away from the screen, we give ourselves the space to engage in "analogue" activities that foster peace, such as gardening, listening to music, or quiet reflection. These moments of stillness allow us to process our emotions without the noise of the digital world.
While social media allows us to see what others are doing, it is no substitute for real, deep connection. This International Day of Happiness, we are encouraged to reach out to friends and family directly. Three ways to do this include:
Our digital environments should support our well-being, not drain it. By curating who we follow and what we see, we can turn our social feeds into a source of comfort. This might include following accounts that share uplifting stories or joining supportive online communities that understand the journey of bereavement.
One of the most positive ways to use technology is to create a lasting, meaningful tribute. At funeral-notices.co.uk, we believe that sharing stories and celebrating a life lived is a vital part of the journey toward finding peace. If you would like to create a digital space to celebrate someone special, you can place a notice on our website.
By taking these small, intentional steps, we can navigate the digital age with kindness; both to ourselves and to the memory of those we hold dear.
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