Sending Thank You Notes Increases Your Happiness
June 30, 2008 Life choices, gratitude, saying thank you, sending thank you notes 4 Comments
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When they were young I insisted that my children send thank you notes for birthday, Christmas and other gift-giving occasions. They grumbled and protested, but I held fast.
Now as adults they write thoughtful and caring thank you notes for not only gifts, but after job interviews to each person on the committee.
Although I always knew that sending thank you notes was an important gesture, I didn’t realize at the time that showing gratitude was also a way to increase your own happiness.
Today I discovered a fabulous article that discusses not only the importance of thank you notes, but gives great detail and examples of what to say. I urge you to read How to Write an Effective Thank You Note for Any Occasion.
For which occasions do you send thank you cards?
