How to Write Love Notes

A Perfect Expression of Love

Writing short love notes is about expressing your love for someone special in your life in a way that makes them feel really good about themselves.

Short Love Notes

Make it a habit to find reasons to write short love notes - on birthdays, during the holiday season, when something significant happens in their life or yours, as an expression of gratitude, or sometimes for no reason at all.

Keep the following in mind:

* Compliment the recipient’s best qualities. Take advantage of the opportunity to say why loved ones are special: “I’m so lucky to have such a caring, supportive, funny daughter” or “I’m so proud of you for being such a resilient character.”

* Tell a loved one what a difference they make to your life: "My life is better because you're in it. I love how we laugh together and I know, no matter what, I can always count on your support."

* Mention the year ahead and what you hope it brings for your loved one, for example joy, success, a new job, celebrations, and possibilities. "I wish you joy and peace for the year that lies ahead. May every one of your most special dreams come true."

Here's an example of a short love note for a family member:

Dear Dad,

Congratulations on your promotion! I am so proud to have such a wonderful role model of hard work and persistence in my life. I don't think I tell you quite enough how much I admire you. I'm really looking forward to your visit over Christmas - it will be great to spend some time together. In the mean time I'm thinking of you often... I love you very much.

Your loving daughter, Kay

If it's important to know how to write love notes, it's even more important to know how to write a heartfelt thank you note.

How to Write Thank You Notes

How about taking up the challenge to take an hour out of your day to write three thank you notes to three people in your life today?

Here are five easy steps to writing thank you notes:

1. Find three sheets of beautiful stationery and three envelopes. (If you don't have any in your bedside drawer, race to the newsagency and get some!)

2. Think about each person in turn and how they,

make you laugh
inspire you
support you
teach you valuable lessons
shower you with love.

3. Handwrite a thank you note to each of them addressing what specifically you are grateful for.

4. Address the three envelopes.

5. Take them to the post office and mail them.

Sound scary?

If it does, it's probably just because you're out of practice. Don't feel your thank you notes have to be long, poetic, or perfect. It's fine to be brief, as long as you are specific.

Here's an example:

Dear Mark,

I was thinking of you this morning and found myself grinning from ear to ear. It occurred to me that you have always been there for me through thick and thin. I wanted you to know that I am grateful for it.

Your friend,

Mia Rose

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