The Lovepop Journal — posts tagged "thank-you"

Studies have shown that receiving a hand-written message can help stave off feelings of loneliness and isolation, and help someone feel happier! 

  At Lovepop, we believe that saying “thanks” is one simple thing we can do each and every day to make our lives and the lives of people around us a little brighter. Even our co-founder/CEO Wombi Rose takes time out of every day to write a few “thank you” Lovepops to folks he’s connected with that day or week. That’s why this year we spearheaded a new initiative on September 20 in celebration of Gratitude Day when we gave out Lovepop cards in the busiest part of our hometown, Boston. Together, we made more than 20,000 magical moments for you and...

With the rush of our everyday lives, it's easy to take someone else's support, love, or presence for granted — or simply forget to thank them. But did you know gratitude makes you happier?One psychologist at UPenn asked people to write and deliver letters of gratitude as part of a positive intervention study. When measured within a pool of 411 participants — control participants documented early memories — the people who wrote Thank You notes experienced a long-lasting increase in happiness. Another 2003 study showed participants who kept gratitude journals were more likely to exercise, feel better — mentally and physically — and were overall...

Expressing one's gratitude should not be reserved solely for special occasions. Keeping a stash of thank you cards on hand ensures that you are prepared whenever the need to express thanks arises. Choosing the right thank you card can be overwhelming. We've gathered some tips to guide you. Professional Thank You Cards Consider purchasing cards that are a good fit for your role or professions. If you work in the sports industry perhaps keeping a collection of football and soccer cards at your desk is a good idea. Choose blank cards made of high-quality paper. Your professional thank you cards...