Here's How To Take Part In Thinking Of You Week
Thinking Of You Week is here, and we're ready to celebrate the importance and joy of sending cards. Here's everything you need to know about Thinking Of You Week and how to take part in this event.
WHAT IS THINKING OF YOU WEEK?
Thinking of You Week is a time that reminds us of the importance of sending cards. Greeting cards can spread connection, joy and happiness. Sending hand-written cards generates positive feelings and well-being, creating an emotional response.
Communities, retailers and people around the UK take part every year by hosting events and encouraging the sending of cards. Whether the card is to say hello, remind a loved one you think of them or convey an important message, Thinking Of You Week is all about connection and promoting wellbeing.
It's not often that people receive post through their door anymore. Taking the time to choose a card, write it and post it to a friend or loved one really shows the effort you've gone to make them feel special.
HOW DO CARDS HELP WITH WELLBEING?
Cards are used for every occasion and event of daily life as a way to spread joy and connection. They are displayed in the home, and many are kept for years, often serving as a sentimental reminder from loved ones.
Research by thortful in 2021 showed that small acts of kindness really do brighten our day. They polled Brits and found that 84% agree that little gestures make a huge, positive difference to their day.
Lifestyle Daily, an online magazine, reported on the results and said: "The results reveal just how much receiving a greeting card or another thoughtful form of contact can lift a person's mood. From a passer-by saying hello (22%) to a stranger smiling at us (23%), or receiving a ‘thinking-of-you’ card (15%), these are all small acts of kindness that have completely turned Brits’ days around."
Sending cards is a tradition that goes back centuries, serving as a reminder that creating that connection has always been important and likely always will be.
WHO CREATED THINKING OF YOU WEEK?
Thinking Of You Week was created by The Greeting Card Association (GCA), which is the trade body for the British greeting card community. An independent not-for-profit organisation, it provides help, advice, support and specialist resources.
The GCA has over 500 members, comprising of publishers, retailers, specialist suppliers and individuals working in the greeting card space. It has been the voice of the greeting card industry since 1919.
Thinking of You Week was inspired by photographer and GCA member Leonard Smith, who told the GCA about the fabulous response inspired by his project to send a card-a-day to friends and family during Lent.
Thinking of You Week has continued to grow in popularity each year with more and more people and organisations getting involved, it has also spread across the world to the USA, Australia and New Zealand.
HERE'S HOW TO TAKE PART IN THINKING OF YOU WEEK
Wondering how to take part in Thinking Of You Week? Get involved this week by sending cards to your friends and loved ones. Taking the time out to write a card to your aunt, a friend you haven't seen in a while, or your mum could really make their day. Get involved with your community by checking your local groups and shops to see if there are any events you can join.
SEND A CARD FOR FREE WITH THE ART FILE
We're thrilled to take part in Thinking Of You Week by offering every customer a free card to send this week, while stock lasts. Choose one card from our Thinking Of You Week Card Collection and add it to your order for free, just pay postage!
Sources: https://www.thinkingofyouweek.co.uk, https://www.lifestyledaily.co.uk/article/2021/05/14/research-reveals-how-small-acts-kindness-really-help-improve-our-mood
