Healthy Tips: Appreciation is Sunshine for the Soul

People in healthy relationships say, “Thank You” frequently and Mean It

Appreciation is like sunshine for the soul. In strong relationships, people express gratitude often and sincerely.

Practical Example:

“Thanks for making dinner tonight. I really appreciate how you always take care of us after a long day.”

A little thank you can create a ripple of connection.


This is the fifth tip on healthy communications. Here is a final thought: We don’t have to be perfect communicators—we just need to be intentional. These small moments of kindness, honesty, and respect build the foundation for relationships that last.

Who Can You Thank Today?

Thank you. Two words expressing an appreciation to another for something the other did. One’s thank you is an expression of respect offered to the person being thanked. One’s thank you acknowledges that the person you thanked played an important role in an activity where your lives intersected. Here’s a tip to give your “thank you” some pop. When you express a thank you be specific in identifying how he/she helped you. Be lavish in your praise. The more thank you’s we spread around the more we contribute to a more civil society. Who can you text, email, or send a card to today offering a hearty thank you?

Health Tips: Appreciate it All

Today’s Health Tip:

Show appreciation for the people in your life.

The more we show appreciation for the people in our life, the tighter connected we become to them. You’ll appreciate them even more when they have your back during a tough stretch. It’s really the simple, small things we sometimes take for granted or don’t recognize that need our appreciation. A neighbor moved my trash container from the curb to my garage area after the trash truck passed through. A simple act that needs a thank you. A friend text me a photo of a beautiful sunrise. That’s a double win, I got the beautiful photo and I knew my friend was thinking of me. That needs a response. It’s these small things that are the glue that hold us together. Let the folks close to you know how much you value them. It’s a big deal.

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