In just a few short weeks, it will be Thanksgiving day in the US for our American counterparts. At the heart of this holiday is the spirit of gratitude and appreciation for the people, places, and things that improve our lives.

This Thanksgiving season is the perfect time to let your colleagues know how much you appreciate them. Take a moment to fill out our Mad-Lib style message below, and email away or print and anonymously slip it onto their desk. Either way, your expressed gratitude is sure to bring a smile!

Dear _____________,

I’m so grateful for your [adjective] _____________ support in [project or task] ______________; it’s made all the difference in achieving [goal or outcome] _____________. Your [noun] ______________ brings so much value to our team, and I feel lucky to have such a [positive trait] _______________ colleague by my side. Working with you has been an absolute [noun] _________________, and your [adjective] ____________ approach to [specific task or responsibility] _________________ truly elevates our work. I appreciate how you consistently bring [noun] _______________ to [meeting, task, or project] _________________ — your [positive trait] _________________ makes it truly a pleasure to collaborate with you!