Write a Thank-You Note!
Who knew that writing thank - you notes is actually good for your health?
It is according to Steve Toepfer,assistant professor in human development and family studies at Kent State University. Toepfer found that increasing your level of life satisfaction may be as easy as writing a letter of gratitude.
According to Shape.com, Toepfer asked subjects to write a meaningful letter of gratitude to anyone they wanted. The more letters people wrote, the less they reported feeling symptoms of depression, and they noted feeling happier and more satisfied with life overall.
"If you are looking to increase your wellbeing through intentional activities, take 15 minutes 3 times over 3 weeks and write letters of gratitude to someone." Toepfer says. "There is a cumulative effect, too. If you write over time, you'll feel happier, you'll feel more satisfied, and if you're suffering from depressive symptoms, your symptoms will decrease."
I didn't know this but it makes sense. Writing and expressing gratitude is a good combination. Please enter me in your drawing for your beautiful cards. I think they're all awesome.
ReplyDeleteI've actually heard that before and I totally believe it. It feels good to sit down and write a thank you to someone and it feels so nice to get one in the mail too. Love your cards! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! Writing "thank you" letters is a lost art, but it means so much to receive one! And now, apparently, it does good to send them, too. We should all show more gratitude, especially with your beautiful cards ... :)
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