About Greeting Cards

Connecting with Greeting Cards - Guide To Staying Connected

It’s often the simple things in life that bring us the greatest joy and mean the most.

With the hectic pace and stress of modern life, it’s easy to forget to set aside a moment to enjoy life…and connect with our family, friends and those we care about.

Sending a greeting card is not only one of the simplest ways to reach out and make someone feel loved and appreciated, it can improve your own emotional well-being and help you feel connected to those people who are important in your life.

A survey by the Greeting Card Association found that in addition to sending cards to celebrate special events or occasions, one of the top reasons for sending a greeting card was just to make someone feel special.

Whether humorous or sentimental, a greeting card not only lets someone know that you’re thinking of them, but has a special way of pushing away the stress of daily life.

The following simple tips are designed to help you disconnect from the hassles of everyday life and connect to the people you care about. Just a few minutes can make a big difference in your life.

• Don’t wait for a reason to connect. Life is too short to let that never-ending “to do” list rule your life and push family and friendships on hold. Sending a “thinking of you” or “just because” card is a simple way to re-order your priorities and show someone that you care.

• Set aside a short amount of time each week to reach out to others. It doesn’t take a lot of time, perhaps 5 minutes in a day, to send an e-card, or make a phone call, or drop a greeting card in the mail and touch someone’s life. Stock up on cards ahead of time and put them in your desk drawer where you can access them quickly and easily.

• Don’t try to be perfect. It really is the thought that counts. No matter how hard you try, you’ll probably slip. Don’t worry, just try to get in the habit of connecting with others. The benefits of strengthened friendships and showing someone you care outweigh anything else.

• Hold on to your personal connections. Start a journal and spend a few minutes each week to jot down thoughts about the people who are important to you and to recollect special moments you’ve shared. Slip into your journal the letters and cards you’ve received from them as tangible memories of your connection to one another.