Getting Good at Saying Thank You

A mosaic mindset helps.

Expressing gratitude is important at the end of our lives. We want to reach out and thank people who’ve mattered to us: teachers, mentors, friends, and loved ones.

I help my clients do this in traditional ways, with letters or emails. Sometimes we set up video or telephone calls. And if they want to thank someone who’s already died, we explore different rituals to achieve the same peace of mind.

No matter how we do it, saying thank you makes dying people feel better. And it starts with a mosaic mindset.

Benefits of Gratitude

Not everyone feels comfortable saying thank you in person or on the phone. I tell clients to pick a way that makes sense for them. No matter how you do it, the data shows it benefits both you and the person you’re thanking.

It’s one of those win/win situations.

A Gratitude Journal

Writing helps organize our thoughts, and studies show that gratitude journaling just once or twice a week helps us sleep better. Many people do this before bedtime for that reason.

It also help…