We are proud to celebrate Victoria (Year 10) and Angela (Year 13) Sung, whose winning idea in Reconnect’s “Care to Self-care?” youth wellbeing competition has now been brought to life.
Their concept, Mirror Check-in, has evolved into ME:flection Stickers, developed in collaboration with Reconnect. These small, transparent stickers are placed on mirrors and windows, transforming everyday routines such as washing hands or brushing teeth into simple moments of emotional reflection.
The stickers were launched during Mental Health Awareness Week and featured in community libraries including Takapuna Library and Henderson Library. The response has been overwhelmingly positive:
• 95% of respondents agreed the stickers could or would remind them to reflect on their wellbeing.
• 82% said the stickers are very likely to build self-awareness and reduce stress.
• 52% of those positive respondents acknowledged they check in on their wellbeing less than half the time, reinforcing the importance of accessible reminders such as this.
Takapuna Library has chosen to keep the stickers in place on its bathroom mirrors, reflecting strong community support for the initiative.
ME:flection was shaped through youth creativity and honest reflection on mental wellbeing and intentional self-care. The movement encourages young people to look after themselves and extend that care to others. By embedding gentle prompts into daily life, the stickers create practical, achievable moments of pause that build emotional awareness, resilience and kindness.
The ME:flection stickers will be distributed free of charge in local libraries and schools.
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