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Thoughtful Note checklist

16 steps to writing and sending thoughtful notes.

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The basics

Get ready.

  • Make a box with cards, a pen and stamps Guide
  • Write a note using the five parts Guide
  • Send a thank-you within a week Guide
  • Thank someone who didn't expect it Guide

Occasions

Be ready.

  • Keep a sympathy card on hand Guide
  • Send a get-well note Guide
  • Send interview thank-yous within a day Guide
  • Start holiday cards early Guide

Writing and sending

Small skills.

  • Practice slower handwriting Guide
  • Address an envelope correctly Guide
  • Write to a faraway relative Guide
  • Help a child write a thank-you Guide

Make it a habit

Keep it going.

  • Write one note a week for a month Guide
  • Start an address book with birthdays Guide
  • Buy a book of stamps Guide
  • Check postage for square cards Guide