ng left out, unloved or unappreciated, try reaching out to others. it may be just the medicine you need.
before a. j. cronin became a bestselling author, he was a doctor. once he told about a colleague who gave an unusual prescription to patients afflicted with worry, fear, discouragement or self-doubt. the doctor called it his thank-you cure. "for six weeks i want you to say thank you whenever anyone does you a favor. and to show you mean it, emphasize the words with a smile." within six weeks most of the doctor's patients showed great improvement.collected by izuowen.com
of course, there are times when you can't express gratitude immediately. in that case don't let embarrassment sink you into silence -- speak up the first time you have the chance.
i recently returned home to montpelier, ohio, for a short visit. memories of my boyhood flooded back as i walked the familiar streets. then i saw mrs. b