We know that expressing gratitude is good for us in many ways. Receiving thanks has many of these same benefits. To extend your gratitude practice, share the benefit of your thanks. Make a practice of saying thank you regularly, deliberately, sincerely, and – even better – unexpectedly. Write a letter or an email to a person you are particularly grateful to have in your life. Tell them why you are grateful for them. Your note need not be long, or elaborate, or even be perfectly composed. It need only be concrete and sincere. Your level of gratitude will be multiplied as you see the happiness that you have given by simply saying thank you.