The tried-and-true gratitude letter. Saying “thank you” is one thing, but unleashing a verbal avalanche of gratitude might seem like a bit much. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Studies by folks like Martin Seligman and colleagues [describe] this in the context of what he calls a gratitude visit,” Santos told us. He found that it can significantly boost your well-being for as long as somewhere between one to three months.”One to three months. That’s how long some study participants reported feeling increased feelings of happiness and a decrease in depressive symptoms — aka a gratitude glow.

Source: Huffington Post March 19, 2026 15:02 UTC