The Thank You Impact: Big Benefits From Two Little Words

The Maximal Life

Neural imaging shows that expressing gratitude instantly stimulates the part of the brain associated with happiness, contentment, and determination. So essentially, saying “Thank You” is more than just polite; it’s directly responsible for neurological enhancement.

Taking a minute to reflect on the things you are grateful for today has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, renew your energy, and lighten your mood. Words inspire, enrich, and connect us. Having good manners, being polite, saying “Please” and “Thank You,” is a stepping stone toward becoming a dignified and respectable human being.

Connection is a Pharmacy of feel good hormones. How many supremely talented minds are walking out the door because no one knew how or when to say Thank You? When initiating meaningful connections with other people, we receive pure positive energy. And expressing appreciation to employees can increase productivity by 50 percent!

The benefits and outcomes of saying Thank You, are ENORMOUS, and the turn-around is almost instant. Let the Attitude of Gratitude start with you, Say it to whoever does a kind act, anyone we see helping someone else, whoever helps us in any way; makes us laugh, brings us coffee, or holds the elevator. Just keep saying thank you and see what happens!