Send a Thank You Card and Boost Your Health?

I read a great article today from MSN on '12 Little Instant Heath Boosts' and #4 points out that writing a thank you card actually can make you feel happier and healthier. Check it out!

4. Pen a thank-you note

Health boost: Feel 20% happier

Students who wrote letters expressing gratitude to someone special were happier and more satisfied with their lives, researchers at Kent State University found. Other research has shown that expressive writing may improve immune, lung, and liver function; reduce blood pressure; and provide a greater sense of well-being.

But be sincere: "It has to be a heartfelt sentiment showing significant appreciation," says researcher Steven Toepfer, PhD, an assistant professor of family and consumer studies. Dashing off a quick e-mail or texting a pal might not have the same effect, adds Toepfer, who says taking the time to put pen to paper allowed students to reflect: "Through the process of writing, they had time to think about the links they established between themselves and others and to count their blessings a bit, which made them feel more grateful."

So not only are business thank you cards a welcomed surprise for the recipient but also have tons of benefits for the sender! Check out our huge selection of Corporate thank you cards here.

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