1000 Hearts - The Science and the Magic

This document brings together the magic and the science of 1000 Hearts by explaining the evidence base underpinning the project and examining how this can inspire us to share and maximise the benefits for anyone who gets involved.

You can download the resource for free if you need some kindness today or pay for it if you're in a good place to support 1000 Hearts. The resource is exactly the same, whichever one you choose so please pick whichever option makes you feel the best (as you'll find out when you read it, both giving and receiving kindness are good for our health and wellbeing).

There is a large body of research testifying to the power of self-compassion and kindness, and we witness every day the power of human connection. 1000 Hearts was created to try and offer something good to the world, and to make a small difference to many, creating a groundswell of positive change.

1000 Hearts is embedded in powerful scientific evidence showing the mental and physical health benefits not only of kindness, self-compassion and community but also of hand-stitching. Making hearts provides the opportunity to bring together the powerful healing properties of these practices. 

This 13-page resource provides the following:

• Introduction and Background to 1000 Hearts
• An explanation of how science and magic meet through heart-making
• Details about the three key principles of 1000 Hearts
• Tips on how to maximise the health and wellbeing benefits of heart-making and sharing
• A summary of the benefits of making and sharing pocket hearts
• References for further reading

If you are interested in the research base underpinning 1000 Hearts and would like to take an evidence-based approach to introducing hearts into your home, work or social life, this is the right resource for you.

When you order this guide, you will receive a download link for the PDF after ordering. This is not an item that will be posted to you, it is a digital file.