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The Power of Thank You

The Power of Thank You

Week 20 - Day 138 of 2023

Rosieness Revue
May 18th, 2023

Want to Nix Negativity?

Discover The Power of Thank You.

Human brains are hard wired with negativity bias, which is our tendency to focus on one thing that went wrong and overlook the multitude of things that went well.

Social Media, News Organizations and Politicians all realize that we pay more attention to bad things - negative headlines and messaging - that focus on losses over gains and fear over positivity.

How do you turn all of those frowns upside down?

With a word of Thanks.

Make Your Life Better by Saying Thank You in These 7 Situations

I don't say "Thank You" as often as I should and I doubt I'm the only one. Here are 7 common situations when you should say thank you, but don't.

jamesclear.com/say-thank-you

The Ripple Effects of Thank You

Not only does it feel good - it builds trust and closer bonds with those around you. It’s good for your health and happiness.

greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_ripple_effects_of_a_thank_you#:~:text=Researchers%20studying%20gratitude%20have%20found%20that%20being%20thankful,two-person%20exchange%E2%80%94someone%20saying%20thanks%20and%20someone%20receiving%20thanks.

Everyone can make a difference

More than words: saying 'thank you' does make a difference.

Most of us were taught that saying “thank you” is simply the polite thing to do. But recent research in social psychology suggests that saying “thank you” goes beyond good manners –

theconversation.com/more-than-words-saying-thank-you-does-make-a-difference-30920

This Week in History

1963 #1 Billboard Hit - click to play

If You Wanna Be Happy

Jimmy Soul · Song · 2012

open.spotify.com/track/7D97JnBT73FWUh9KmRvP9M?si=7091bdbc8b9b4a45

Word of the Week

CHUFFED

quite pleased, delighted, thankful, joyful, glad, tickled.

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chuffed

What to Read

The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter at a Time

By Nancy Kho - Cultivating Happiness -with Thank You letters to celebrate a milestone birthday.

www.goodreads.com/book/show/45031927-the-thank-you-project?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=tL2g4fPZnj&rank=1

What to Watch

The Mr. Thank You Project

Who deserves a Thank You? Who do you feel called to appreciate in your life right now? John "Izzy" Israel, is a professional speaker, author, and founder of the Mr. Thank You Project - a global movement - Izzy spent a full year writing thank you cards. This project transformed his life.

www.ted.com/talks/john_israel_the_mr_thank_you_project

What to Listen To

What A Wonderful World

Louis Armstrong · Song · 1968

open.spotify.com/track/29U7stRjqHU6rMiS8BfaI9?si=40314b1d3182412b

From our Readers

Thank You Multilingual Notecards

La Petite Presse notecards are blank on the inside

graphiquedefrance.com/collections/stationery/products/l1542cb

Little Letters of Thanks: (Thankful Gifts, Personalized Thank You Cards, Thank You Notes): Lea Redmond

Little Letters of Thanks: (Thankful Gifts, Personalized Thank You Cards, Thank You Notes) [Redmond, Lea]

www.amazon.com/Little-Letters-Thanks-Lea-Redmond/dp/145216598X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WHH7XXX07DVS&keywords=little+letters+of+thanks&qid=1684364051&sprefix=little+letters+of+thanks%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1

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