Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 January: Charity
How Writing Tnirty-One Notes to Generous Hearts Launched a Thank You Year 5
Chapter 2 February: Neighbors
How Writing Notes to Neighbors Can Solidify Your Place in the Community 17
Chapter 3 March: Friends
How Writing "Remember When?" Postcards Reestablishes Bonds and Heals Wounds 29
Chapter 4 April: Parenting
How Writing Letters to the Village Can Make for a Happier Parent 45
Chapter 5 May: Health
How Writing Notes to Healers Can Help You Appreciate Life 61
Chapter 6 June: Home
What Skipping the Notes Can Teach You 73
Chapter 7 July: Food
How Writing Notes to People Who've Enhanced Your Life Can Enhance Theirs 87
Chapter 8 August: Travel
How Writing Notes to World Expanders Can Lend New Perspective 103
Chapter 9 September: Career
How Writing Letters to Mentors Can Boost Confidence 117
Chapter 10 October: Books
How Writing Fan Mail Can Reconnect You to Yourself 133
Chapter 11 November: Family
How Expressing Gratitude to Family Members Can Improve Your Relationships 151
Chapter 12 December: Love
How Writing Real-Life Love Letters Can Bring You Closer Together 167
Chapter 13 Looking Back
How Writing Thank You Notes Can Lead to an Active Gratitude Habit 183
Acknowledgments 191