Gratitude Letter — 15 min
A 15-minute weekly practice: write a 300-word letter to someone whose specific action made a difference — one of the most replicated positive-psychology interventions.
The Gratitude Letter is a 15-minute weekly practice: write a 300-word letter to someone whose specific action made a difference to you, one of the most replicated positive-psychology interventions. Delivering it amplifies the effect, though just writing it still moves mood meaningfully.
The practice
Once a week, write a 300-word letter to someone whose specific action made a difference to you. Delivering the letter amplifies the effect; just writing it still moves mood meaningfully.
Where it fits in a day
- Once a week: the practice is weekly, not daily — pick a consistent slot.
- When you have a clear 15 minutes: enough time to write the full 300 words unhurried.
- Before or after delivering it: delivery amplifies the effect, so plan to send it where you can.
Why it works
- Writing the letter still moves mood meaningfully on its own.
- Delivering it to the person amplifies the effect.
- It is one of the most replicated positive-psychology interventions.
Category
Mood. A positive-psychology writing practice centered on specific, expressed gratitude.
Related protocols
Sources
AgeGen mental-recovery practices are drawn from authoritative health agencies. We never claim therapeutic effects unsupported by the linked sources.
