When was the last time I did something for someone else, or tried? I like to not leave it too long if possible. If I were alone, then self-compassion works well. Like giving yourself a pat on the back for something you do and should feel good about. It's good to help, especially others. It improves wellbeing and that, in turn, improves general health in and around where that help takes place. I made a cup of tea today for someone else. Nothing to write home about but it's good all the same.
One can build up support in many different ways. The support around an individual can come in different forms. So it is for us to do. Together. Not only on a societal level, but for ourselves and for the people who are closest to us in our lives.
CBT has shown me too what good decent support can achieve.