We are bombarded with mail. The average person receives about 70 emails a day and lots of junk mail. But when was the last time you received something handwritten and thanking you for something you did or for just being you?

So this week, take time out to write a note to someone and thank them. Some suggestions:

• your parents for their love and support
• a colleague who always has your back
• the woman at the grocery store who always goes the extra mile
• a teacher

It doesn’t have to long or fancy. Just sincere. It will make someone’s day and probably yours as well.