Thank You. These two simple words have expressed gratitude for centuries. In English, “thank you” is derived from “think” as in “I think of you kindly” (around 450 AD). Credit goes to the Egyptian and Chinese cultures for writing the first thank you notes on slips of papyrus. In Europe, locally delivered handwritten notes become a new form of social expression in the 1400s. The thank you note custom came to America in the 1800s thanks to German immigrant Poulis Prang.
More than just a social nicety, giving thanks is good for our health. In the field of positive psychology, gratitude is strongly and consistently linked to more positive emotions, better self-rated health, a greater ability to deal with adversity, and the ability to build strong relationships.
My Thanks to You
To everyone who has read these Smart Bites or attended a Wellness Wednesday this past year, I want to share a sincere thank you! I’m so glad you are part of this community. As a small way to share my appreciation, I have posted all the past 2021 Wellness Wednesday programs on my website. Enjoy these episodes at your leisure, and feel free to share them with a friend.
My Thanks to Our Sponsors
Our Wellness Wednesday programs have continued free of charge to the community thanks to the generous sponsorship of community members Jenny May and Joan Lasselle and the organizations listed below.
