Live For Tomorrow photo challenges encourages Kiwis to celebrate life

Ten days of positive posts are getting Kiwis to celebrate life and be mindful of the moment.

Mental health programme Live For Tomorrow has launched their annual photo challenge calling for Kiwis to post a photo a day, for 10 days that encourage them to be mindful. It started on September 1 and ends on September 10 - which is also World Suicide Prevention day.

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@livefortmw 10 Day Photo Challenge in the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day. Day 3: favourite quote. "A day without laughter is a day wasted" I love a good laugh especially when it results in tears down the face. Caught in the moment #livefortomorrow #livefortomorrowchallenge #wspd17 #photochallenge #daythree #laughter #bestfriends #daffodils

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This is the fourth year the challenge has been rolled out and last year thousands of people participated worldwide.

Live For Tomorrow manager Andrew Sutherland said the purpose of the project is to bring positive change to youth in a place they spend a lot of their time - online.

"Studies have shown one in four young people are online almost constantly. This is the space where these conversations need to happen."

Philanthropists Mike Ballantyne and Jen Ballantyne who funded Live For Tomorrow for depressed youth. Photo / Nick Reed

The Mental Health Foundation has identified five ways to wellbeing that the photo challenge is based off - connect, give, take notice, keep learning and be active.

Digital campaigner Christine Stucki said it was a great way to practise gratitude and being present within a short period of time.

"It's about sharing your own story and celebrating your own life. It's a challenge to step up and see what you can make of yourself.

"Young people live really busy lives, this helps them to stop and reflect on what's happening right now."

Photo Challenge

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Post a photo for each day of the challenge with the #livefortomorrow hashtag.

1. These people make life fun
2. Getting outside
3. Fave quote
4. Simple act of kindness
5. This year I learnt ...
6. I stand for ...
7. Advice to my younger self
8. I feel my best when ...
9. Today I smiled because ...
10. #Handoverheart selfie

Find out more here.

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