From the editor: 3 February 2022

Share the love

St Valentine’s Day is only a few days away, and for some it is a special time to show how much they care.

Caring should not just be something reserved for special days, as recent events have taught us. And caring is not just about buying expensive gifts, although that is definitely a gesture that we ladies love.

Caring may be as simple as shouting over the fence to check that a neighbour is okay or picking up litter from the pavement. It’s about being kind too, especially now that we’re once again being tested by Covid-19 and its offshoots.

Don’t forget to care for yourself either. These are stressful times and looking after yourself is as important as caring for one another. Check out some ‘burnout buster’ suggestions later in this issue. They might help.

One of the lessons is about finding a positive in the midst of negatives. It’s all about that old cliche that ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.

Sometimes it is hard to find that elusive bright spot, and that’s when a chat with someone else might help to sort it. Yes, another old adage is ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’, and that too often proves to be the case.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, or to show that you care. And try to remember that there is always someone out there who is worse off than you think you are.