exercise · 10 min
A thank-you note.
Think of someone who made a difference and never really heard about it. A few prompts will help you tell them.
A teacher, a friend, a stranger on the bus, someone from years ago…
Thank you
Dear you, Thank you.
WHY THIS ONE
In the same 2005 study, writing and delivering a gratitude letter gave the biggest boost in happiness of all the exercises tested, lasting about a month. Later studies found that writing letters of gratitude benefits the writer, too.
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