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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio. Good morning. This is Laura. Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's tip is that snail mail tends to delight people.
Sending a card or note doesn't take long, but it can bring a lot of joy. So most people won't get much personal physical mail until next December, when holiday cards start arriving. That is a pity, because people love getting personal mail, as opposed to junk mail. And December is a long time from now. So why not drop a note in the mail and spread a little love in the meantime?
I have some practical tips for making this feel more doable and fun. First, make sure you have a file of mailing addresses handy. Do what you do from your holiday cards, but if not, make one that has the information on your friends and family members. Here's a fun fact. If people own their homes, you can often find their mailing addresses by searching online for their names in the town where they live, because real estate purchases are generally public records.
but you can obviously just send a quick text or email asking for this information. You might also keep a stash of fun or funny cards in your desk. Stop by the dollar store and pick up a batch. If you'd like to be a little more elevated, you can look somewhere like a bookstore or paper source. You can also buy hand-decorated cards from artisans at places like Etsy. Or if you have kids, they are no doubt creating a lot of artwork.
So you could start sharing these masterpieces with other relatives. Just fold one up and put it in an envelope. As for what to say, well, this may feel awkward for the first few cards or letters. But when people start to see you as the person who sends the snail mail, it will seem a lot less weird. So choose an occasion that feels defensible, like a holiday or the anniversary of something that you and the other person experienced together, and reach out on that occasion.
Just say, "Thinking of you." Share one recent detail from your life and send them good wishes. There is no need to overthink this. You might also use snail mail as a way to send printed photos. Most people don't have nearly enough printed photos these days. So print some up from the last time you saw a friend or family member and stick those in the mail. It is pretty easy to order envelopes that are large enough to accommodate a 4x6 photo. Your notes don't have to be long.
It is the sheer thought that counts and the fun of getting something in the mail that is not a catalog. So why not give it a shot? If you get excited about sending snail mail, you may want to keep a few cards in your car or kitchen drawer or anywhere else you routinely find yourself with time that is not spoken for. Then it's easy to write a note whenever you have a few minutes. You can use your time confetti to make someone's day because snail mail really is delightful.
in a way that few other things that take a few minutes and a few dollars can be. There is no reason not to avail yourself of the opportunity. In the meantime, this is Laura. Thanks for listening. And here's to making the most of our time. Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast. If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam.com. Before Breakfast is a production of iHeartMedia.
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