Bailie giveaway to promote mental wellbeing
At the Bailie Hotel, Kate and the Bailie team are sharing a simple but important message through their mental health awareness initiative, some days, it really is okay not to be okay.
“Mental health challenges don’t always show themselves in obvious ways. They can sit quietly behind a smile, a short reply, a change in energy, or someone simply not seeming like themselves. Because of that, it is not always easy to recognise when someone might be struggling or what they may be carrying privately,” said Kate.
The idea behind the initiative was to create something small but meaningful that would gently raise awareness and encourage people to pause, reflect, and look after their own wellbeing. That led to a wellness hamper giveaway running through the Bailie Hotel’s social media channels and website.
“It is very easy in life to make assumptions about people without knowing what is really going on for them,” she said. “People can be carrying things privately that others would never see, which is why kindness is so important in every interaction.”
That message sits very close to the heart of the Bailie Hotel. Owner Austin Kelly has always believed in keeping the hotel personal and welcoming — a place where people feel comfortable, respected, and at ease.
“Whether it’s regular guests, visitors staying overnight, or families gathering together, there is a genuine warmth throughout the hotel. Austin is often present himself, always ready for a chat, helping to create the friendly, community feel that the Bailie is known for,” said Kate.
“The awareness initiative is not about big statements, but about small, meaningful actions — checking in, listening properly, and showing a bit more understanding in everyday life,” she added.
For Kate and the Bailie team, the hope is simple: “If this initiative encourages even one person to be kinder to themselves or someone else, then it has achieved its purpose. Because behind every busy life, there is always more going on than we can see — and some days, it really is okay not to be okay.”
Entry is open to everyone, simply follow the Bailie Hotel and like the giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram. People can also enter through the hotel website, said Kate. The prize is a hamper focused on rest, care and wellbeing.
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