This isn't just a bunch of gratitude platitudes (see what I did there, ha!) but instead a well-researched and compelling book on the power of turning outward and recognizing those who contribute to one's own happiness - in tiny ways, in grand gestures, and everything in between. Her writing is engaging, accessible, and memorable all while feeling like I'm sitting across the table from a good friend and catching up on life. I just finished Hamadey's book and I'm still smiling from ear to ear. I loved this book and the idea of creating an environment of gratitude.more I love the idea of reconnecting with old friends, thanking strangers and just letting those people in my life know that they matter to me. Now, I know I won't be writing 365 notes, but I can write 1 -2 notes a week. This book inspired me to try out this idea. I've kept a gratitude journal of some sorts for many years and have always loved letter writing. She outlines how she wrote 365 thank-you notes in one year by organizing her recipients into categories. The author believes that by focusing outward and thanking others, it can create happiness and peace for all parties involved. It's sweet, straight forward and totally engaging. Now, I know I won't be writin A friend of mine knows the author of this book.
Once you get going, you might find yourself cultivating an active gratitude practice, too-one heartfelt note of thanks at a time.moreĪ friend of mine knows the author of this book. Hamadey found herself thanking not only family members and friends, but less expected people in her sphere, including local shopkeepers, physical therapists, long-ago career mentors, favorite authors, and more. Informed by Hamadey's year of discovery as well as interviews with experts on relationships, gratitude, and more, this deceptively simple guide offers a powerful way to jump-start your joy. How can we turn an often-dreaded task into a rewarding act of self-care that makes us feel more present, joyful, and connected? Whether we're writing to a long-lost friend, a helpful neighbor, or a child's teacher, this inspiring book helps us reflect on meaningful memories and shared experiences and express ourselves with authenticity, vulnerability, and heart. Her journey shows that developing a lasting active gratitude practice can make you a happier person, heal complicated relationships, and reconnect you with the people you love-all with just a little bit of bravery at the mailbox. In this engaging book, she chronicles how twelve months spent writing 365 thank-you notes to strangers, neighbors, family members, and friends shifted her perspective. Writer Gina Hamadey learned this life-changing lesson firsthand when a case of burnout and too many hours on social media left her feeling depleted and disconnected. We all know that gratitude is good for us-but the real magic comes when we express it.
In this engaging book, she chronicles how twelve An inspiring guide to saying thank you, one heartfelt note at a time. An inspiring guide to saying thank you, one heartfelt note at a time.
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