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Make yourself happy … write your loved ones a thank-you letter

by Pat Coate | December 26, 2008
"The most powerful thing in our lives is our social network ... It doesn't have to be large and you don't always need to be the life of the party, but just having one or two significant connections in your life has been shown to have terrific psychological benefits."
- Dr. Steven Toepfer, researcher

Kent, Ohio, USA - Those who put off writing thank-you letters for their Christmas presents should take note.

A study has found that writing letters makes us feel more satisfied with our lot. And the more we write, the better we feel.

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