A simple initiative to amplify human connection and mental wellbeing in a world of physical distancing
We are tribal animals and our ability to not only survive but to thrive has long depended on our social networks and what we invest in them. Positive social connection is scientifically proven to make us happier and healthier. According to the work of world-renowned happiness researcher, Shawn Achor, positive social connections reduce anxiety, improve our ability to focus and also bolster our immune and cardiovascular systems.
In a world where anxiety and loneliness were already on the rise, where human connection was becoming a luxury and where physical distancing is now the new norm we have an opportunity. An opportunity to intentionally invest in ourselves and each other, to make human connection a practice and our mental wellbeing a priority.
With so much fear flooding our feeds, our aim is to provide a template to cultivate connection, kindness and hope to shape a better tomorrow.
Human Hour is a commitment to spend an hour of your time invested in positive human connection.
You can activate a #HumanHour at any time of the day with a small group or a larger group. With people you know or (like us) with people you don’t (by sharing your #HumanHour on social media and inviting others to join you). This hour is lightly facilitated (we will gift you the tools below) and has one objective: to bring positive human connection into your day. It’s not an hour to talk work, to pedal fear or share the latest statistics on COVID-19. It’s an opportunity for us to understand each other, to express gratitude, kindness and bring a little happiness into each other’s day.
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* It is always free and available to anyone
* If you commit you show up as spaces are limited
* Be unashamedly you, we don’t do human filters
* All ages welcome, diversity is part of the magic
* If you want to sell or self-promote #HumanHour is not the space to do it
* Fear mongering is not allowed, there’s already enough of that out there
* We have two ears and one mouth and we use them in that proportion to allow everyone to have a voice
* All distractions should be turned off or on silent during the session
* Laughter, gratitude and kindness is encouraged
* We will not tolerate any toxic behaviour that is offensive of discriminatory in any way
* Be on time, we will lock the online classroom exactly 5 minutes after the scheduled start time
If you’d like to get a feel for how this works and how to run your own #HumanHour, jump on our waitlist below. Each session is limited to a maximum of 12 to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to engage and be heard.
1) Schedule a time in your diary
2) Send invitations with a link to either a Google Hangout or a Zoom Call. Be sure to include the copy provided on What #HumanHour Is and the rules.
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Create a free event using Humanitix and share on your social media so that others can register and join you. We recommend limiting the number to a maximum of 10.
3) Use the resources below to run your session. If you have any feedback or ideas on how we can improve our resources to make #HumanHour more impactful, please let us know here.
Download social post copy for those wanting to run a #HumanHour with random strangers.
Download the calendar invite copy for those wanting to invite their friends, family or peers to their own #HumanHour.
Download the #HumanHour facilitator's guide to help you run your session.
