Our Why
Saying thanks is more than words, it’s a way to show how much our community genuinely appreciates everything our first responders do. More than that, research shows that receiving heartfelt and genuine gratitude is an effective way to increase wellbeing and trauma resilience. Read more on Our Why below.
Receiving gratitude improves the lives of first responders – here’s how
Gratitude feels good and practising it regularly improves our mental fitness and wellbeing. Just as importantly, being on the receiving end of that gratitude is good for us, too. Both these reasons are behind Thank a First Responder Day, held on 8 June. This is our...
Our gratitude can increase a first responder’s connection and support
Gratitude is good for us – but did you know it can also make us feel more connected to those around us? Whether we’re showing our gratitude to someone, or being thanked, the act of gratitude makes us feel closer to each other. It helps to make our relationships...
4 ways expressing gratitude is good for us
It’s quick, easy and free, and the experts all agree it boosts our happiness and wellbeing. Gratitude is all about being thankful for the people in our lives and the things we have. All it takes is a moment to pause, notice those positive things and people, and show...