Accessing Feelings of Well-Being by Writing Notes

This weekend we spent time re-connecting with our why.

During this practice a fruitful question for us was "Why should Of Note exist?" 

An interesting answer arose, one that we're not sure we've expressed in this way before -- we believe that
note-writing is an effective way to access feelings of well-being.  

Michelle Gielan, the author of Broadcasting Happiness, recommends that when you're having a bad day you should take two minutes to write a brief, positive note to someone you know: a thank you, a compliment, or an expression of deep appreciation.

This reset works, because your mind can't be in two places at once: you can't be unhappy and stressed if you're thinking how grateful you are. When you return to your bad day, your brain has one more positive piece of information about your life.

"Plus" she says, "we know that the greatest predictor of long-term happiness is social connection, and you've just spent two minutes thinking, 'Whoa, look at this person who cares about me and has contributed to my life in a meaningful way.'"

We believe that everyone deserves moments of contentment like these, so we offer reflective prompts to help you access that sense of well-being and connection. 

 
Access feelings of well-being by writing notes | start with Keep Doing You
 

Take a moment for yourself, now, to re-connect.

With our Keep Doing You card in mind, we invite you to celebrate what makes your friend, colleague, partner, uniquely them. Write down those essential traits so that they have something to read and re-read when they need it most.

We'd love to hear from you! How did this practice make you feel?  

Access feelings of well-being with Sincerely Volume 6

Would you like to access these feelings more regularly? Try Sincerely.

Volume 6 just released and is all about giving love to the relationships in your life -- your relationships with yourself included.

This care package contains all the elements to make re-connecting a ritual:

  • A guiding booklet to inspire and support your reflective practice

  • 6 letterpress printed cards with prompts

  • 6 postage stamps

  • 3 limited edition Pass It On cards, enabling you to spread love directly and indirectly

  • and access to our members only online portal where more inspiration, free downloads, and an exclusive discount await

 
Feelings of well being are just one handwritten note away, Try Sincerely
 
 
Nurture your relationships | Esther Perel
 

Get nurturing now with this framework. 

May we all root for each other and watch each other grow,  

Kate and Isabel


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