Together · 10 min
A thank-you note to someone who serves
Write a short note of thanks to someone whose work helps your community: a nurse, a teacher, a waste collector, a bus driver.
Many people work hard to keep a community running and rarely hear thanks. A short, specific note can brighten their day and remind you of the people who quietly make things work.
The steps
Four small steps,in your own time.
Think of someone whose work helps you or your community: a teacher, nurse, care worker, waste collector, shop worker, bus driver, librarian.
Write a short note saying what they did and what it meant: thank you for always greeting my son by name at the school gate.
Give it to them in person, leave it where they will find it, or send it to their workplace.
Keep it simple; there is no need to expect a reply.
The reason
Why it helps
Being thanked for specific actions can help people feel valued at work. Writing the note also helps you notice the good around you. A small gesture of thanks can strengthen the sense of community.
A gentle variation
If someone helped the person you care for, a home care worker, a nurse, a volunteer driver, write to them and, if appropriate, to their manager too. Children can write or draw their own notes.
WE · TRIBE
Try itwith someone.
Make it a household habit: once a month, everyone writes one note of thanks to someone outside the family.
Try it today
This week, write a short note of thanks to someone whose work helps your community.
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