WHAT IT IS?
You have probably heard of ‘PenPal’, but what about a ‘WorryPal?’ It is a small box containing a person’s major concerns. You start by writing down your concerns, anxieties and uncertainties. When the box is filled with them, you can submit it to the ‘WorryPal’ platform. The platform is in charge of swapping the boxes, and later, you will receive someone else’s box with their concerns. After receiving someone else’s concerns, you can write down advice for them or write something to cheer them up. You must return the box to the WorryPal platform, and you will receive your own box with advice from a stranger. The WorryPal provides a secret, safe and confidential platform for the exchange of the worry boxes. This small box may help a family, a teenager or anyone who wants to be cheered up or relieved of their worries.
WHY IT´S COOL?
According to studies, 79 percent of our concerns are unwarranted. We doubt ourselves, feel uncertain and start becoming anxious about everything. However, do you know that the majority of our concerns will not be realized? What we need is to alleviate our scepticisms, to relieve ourselves from the disbeliefs within ourselves. That’s what WorryPal does.
WorryPal creates a healthy way to release anxiety and worries. Meanwhile, you are trying to think out of the box by giving others advice as well. WorryPal acts as a gateway to connect with like-minded people — but also with very different ones. Feeling comfortable, secure and cared for increases our emotional intelligence. Next to that, it’s inspiring and motivating to know that your replies may be helpful or even empowering to others.
WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?
WorryPal is still a concept that needs to be realized. During the pandemic, lots of people are facing uncertainties, even depression. Especially teenagers. They may also struggle with isolation and feelings of loneliness. Writing down your worries and concerns can be easier than sharing your thoughts with someone you know. That’s where WorryPal shows its future growth potential.
7 comments
It’s a cool post, really relevant during the times we are living. With life getting more expensive due to (hyper)inflation this concept saves you money from spending it on an expensive shrink.
I truly hope this project would actually be implemented. It will ease people’s concerns, and when listening or reading others’ problems they wont feel alone anymore. Adding to that, having some guidance for others can really help getting rid of the concerns and problem people are facing.
a worry box has been out there for awhile but being exchangeable is definitely something new! I think this would really help people whose feeling lonely but not comfortable talking about it.
I like this concept! I think it is a nice initiative to exchange boxes and give advice to others. sometimes it is nice and effective to get an outside perspective on your thoughts and worries.
Fingers crossed this concept sees the light of day!
There are many people that don’t feel comfortable talking about their problems with their loved ones. This is a nice idea to help them to get rid of the silence and maybe still feeling comfortable. Also, writing about our worries can help us to organize our thoughts and feelings, which sometimes is already very enlightening. Let’s hope Worrypal get real soon!
I think it is a great way for the younger generation to talk about a lot of thing they worry about. Not everything can be done with professional help, sometime it can be great to just “talk” to a stranger and receive genuine advice.