The holiday season is upon us! It’s a time for loved ones to put aside the hustle and bustle of the year and revel in each other’s company.
Christmas is synonymous with family, unity, and most importantly, giving. As the work year draws to a close for many, it’s common for colleagues and family members to participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.
While receiving a brand-new gift is an amazing experience, it can be disappointing to get a gift that doesn’t suit your personality.
To help you make the best decision on what to buy your colleague or family member, we got a few tips on how you can be mindful with your gifts as recommended by Mindful Little Minds. Here are 5 tips to be mindful of:
Consider your recipient’s values
Mindful little minds – a website focused on providing lifestyle advice – recommends considering the things your gift recipient values the most. What are their interests and passions? What gives them joy? What beliefs do they hold? Use this information to guide your gift selection to make it thoughtful and meaningful.
Offer experiences instead of material gifts
The above-mentioned website also added that If you’re concerned about adding more “stuff” to your loved one’s home, consider offering an experience instead.
Choose an experience such as a concert, movie, or a class that they’ve always wanted to take. You could even join them to make it more enjoyable. Giving an experience will create lasting memories that they will cherish.
Make it yourself
Who says you have to buy gifts from the store? In fact, some of the most special gifts are handmade with love. Creating a gift, yourself is a wonderful way to demonstrate how much you appreciate someone.
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