If a friend or loved one is facing a health challenge, it’s natural to want to help them. When distance makes being there in person difficult, you can still let your friend or loved one know you care. Fresh chocolate chip cookies can make almost any situation seem brighter. For other ideas, keep reading to learn how our readers suggest to be there for your sick loved ones from a distance.
Sally Gibson
Sally Gibson is the Founder and Owner of Someone Sent you a Greeting.
7 Unique Gestures to Wish Someone Gets Well Soon
1. A handwritten letter or note is a straightforward but touching way to show someone you’re thinking of them when they are unwell. It doesn’t have to be long or wordy – just a quick few sentences to show them they’re in your thoughts.
2. Put together a mixtape of their favorite songs that will cheer them up. You could either go old school and burn it to a CD or create a Spotify/YouTube playlist for them.
3. Send them a video of you or their friends wishing them all the best and to get well soon, maybe in the form of a TikTok video or video card.
4. Flowers are a little cliché but they’re still a beautiful gift and good at cheering people up.
5. There are some wonderful gift baskets for those who are sick that come with nourishing and comforting food. They can be bought online and delivered to whomever it is that is unwell.
6. A gift card to their favorite store or online shop is a thoughtful gesture. You can attach a note letting them know you hope they get well soon and that this gift card will help them feel a little better.
7. You could even donate to their favorite charity and include that in a get-well card along with a message wishing them a speedy recovery.
Gifts to Send
Since they are far away, the gift options are already limited. There are still so many options to choose from.
Here are a few to help you:
· Gift Cards and Flowers
You can get a gift card and flowers from a good store near them and have them delivered.
· A Fun Book
If they enjoy reading, you can order a fun book online and have it delivered to them.
· Games, Puzzles, and Brain Teasers
These are enjoyable distractions that can be ordered from any location. Simply find a location near them and have it delivered to them.
· A Soft, Warm Blanket
This will help them remember you and keep them warm until they recover.
· A Netflix Subscription Card
When you’re sick, there are few things better than good movies to help you pass the time. They’d enjoy this, especially if they are movie buffs.
· Music Playlist
If they are big music fans, you can create a special music playlist for them. This would help to keep them happy and uplifted.
· Aromatherapy Candles
You can order candles that smell heavenly. The scent of our surroundings is one of the few things that helps to keep us happy even when we aren’t aware of it. This can help them keep a positive attitude.
· Food
You can order food from their favorite restaurant and have it delivered to them. Make sure to first check with their doctor to ensure that it is safe for them to eat.
Cynthia Halow
Cynthia Halow, Founder of Personality Max.
Angela Betancourt
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Act of Service
When someone isn’t feeling well or is recovering, the best get well soon gesture is an act of service. Does this person need someone to come and clean their house? Do they need groceries? Do they need a dog walker or their yard mowed?
Arranging for these services to be delivered is not only thoughtful, but it’s also a way for them to focus on actually getting better soon.
Loving Energy and Healing
It doesn’t matter where in the world someone is, energy works the same. So by setting the right intention and opening up to healing energies, it is possible to send your love to someone on the other side of the world.
Reiki healing, and other spiritual healing methods, are very powerful and can work across great distances.
Lianne Jones
Lianne Jones, Founder of Spirit of Sapphire. She is a grade 2 reiki healer, tarot reader, and psychic medium who works with crystals for healing and wellbeing.
Lachlan Brown
Lachlan Brown, Founder and Editor of Hack Spirit, a successful platform for relationship and life advice.
3 Ways to Wish Someone Well
When someone you know is ill but a long distance away, it’s a very emotionally taxing experience. The best way to say get well soon uniquely and creatively depends entirely upon your relationship with the sick person but here are three suggestions I have:
1. Play It
One unique way is to hire a musical band or singer to come to play for them at home or in hospital. This will help the ill person enjoy some great tunes unexpectedly. Just make sure you hire someone good!
2. Get Electronic
Another great option is to send an inventive and fun e-card. We’ve all seen the basics but go for something more deluxe which can be highly personalized and even include a story with your friend interwoven into it. They’ll love it! I highly recommend Jib Jab.
3. Let Love Bloom
Another idea that’s a little twist on an old favorite is to send flowers, but in growing form rather than as a bouquet. Have a planter delivered to their home with a unique jungle or tropical plant in it. Have one with beautiful flowers and a lovely scent. Flowers are full of healing power.
A Customized Spotify Playlist
Not only is it a sweet and thoughtful way to say “I hope you feel better soon” but it can also help close some of that distance if they’re far away. Being sick is never fun, but some good music curated by you might just make it a little more tolerable.
Matthew Paxton
Matthew Paxton, Founder of Hypernia.
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