Posted on by Elizabeth Rivera
As we approach the end of 2021, the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) takes a deep dive into what giving thanks truly means, how it impacts you and your community, and how to give thanks.
“Thank you” is a phrase that we utter numerous times per day, but how often do we stop and think about what it truly means? It’s human nature not to think deeply about a phrase that has become part of your everyday speech. But it can have a great impact on you and the people and communities you care about.
"No duty is more urgent than the act of giving thanks."
According to Merriam Webster’s dictionary, the word “thanks” can be defined as “an expression of gratitude, kind or grateful thoughts.” Giving thanks is the act of expressing your gratitude for someone or something.
Gratitude can certainly make the recipient feel good. However, it can also help you focus on the positive things in your life and not take them for granted.
Gratitude is often tied to empathy and compassion. We use it to express positive thoughts to someone who provided either a tangible or intangible service. We show gratitude in loving relationships, or simply when someone holds a door open for us. When we’re grateful to others, we can become more optimistic. This helps us form more meaningful and lasting relationships.
Scientifically proven benefits of giving thanks, according to Forbes Magazine, include:
Who knew the key to getting better sleep was just saying thanks?
Besides the great health benefits, being thankful helps us realize that, while appreciating the goodness in our own lives, it can also be found by helping others. This motivates people to give back as volunteers, helping to build a sense of community In communities, it’s important to thank each other for a job well done, which helps to keep everyone working together as a team for the long haul.
Giving back to others can involve donating your time, to do something outside your daily routine. It is very fulfilling to give back, but it can be even more meaningful to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Sometimes it’s difficult to find opportunities to give back, but showing gratitude does not always have to be grandiose. Below are some suggestions for giving back to your local community.
You can make a difference today by joining TSF as a volunteer. Some volunteer opportunities include:
Medical and research professionals can also support TSF by:
To learn more about volunteering and being a hero for TS, click here.
If you are unable to volunteer, there are other ways to support TSF’s mission. You can donate items to benefit the TS community via an in-kind donation or become a monthly donor. To learn more about becoming a supporter, click here.
Written by Chioma Gabriel, TSF volunteer blog writer. Edited by Liz Donner, TSF volunteer blog editor, and Susan Herman, TSF volunteer lead blog editor.
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