Healthy Hundred

Think back to someone who made a difference in your life. Maybe it was a teacher who believed in you when no one else did, a work colleague who helped you understand how to work or a friend who stood by your side through thick and thin. Now imagine how powerful it would feel to express your gratitude to them, even after all these years. Writing a gratitude letter to someone from your past can be an incredibly healing experience, both for you and equally for the person receiving it.

Research shows that expressing gratitude not only strengthens relationships but also boosts your own sense of well-being. When you take the time to reflect on how someone impacted your life and put it into words, you unlock a deeper sense of connection and positivity. It’s a simple act that can reignite old bonds, bring closure, or simply make someone’s day.

So, write that letter. Take 15 minutes to think of a person who helped shape who you are today. Send/ e-mail that note expressing thanks, even if it’s been years, and share how much their support, kindness, or wisdom meant to you. It’s never too late to say thank you and you will feel all the better for it.