Choosing a gift might turn into a complex task, especially when you are driven by the idea that “more stuff makes people happier”. Wrong. Let's take a smarter approach and make the “art of gifting” more functional though fun. Follow these simple tips and make a difference:
Present something that fixes people’s problems, not brings new ones: nobody likes unnecessary stuff that doesn’t serve any purpose. Get your beloved ones something that makes their daily life better! For instance, if you notice your friend´s working space lacks proper lighting, get them a new desk lamp!
Fight boredom: we all get bored or sad sometimes, it’s normal, you cannot be enthusiastic and focused all the time! So do your friends! Hence, think of something that would entertain them on the regular, such as a games console, Netflix monthly subscription or literally anything you think they would like to stay entertained.
Present something that would outsource chores or be useful for the house: chores are something we all hate, but still love the coziness of our homes. A gift certificate for laundry service or an adorable wicker basket for the linen would make a perfect useful gift.
Capture the moment: gifting is also about being sentimental and capturing our best moments. For instance, if you present someone with an experience like a horse riding class, make an album of pictures that would remind the giftee of their special day!
For extra sentimental giftees: more sentimentality definitely comes with personalization of gifts. Remember: it has nothing to do with you! (no need to put the image of your face on each gift!). It’s all about them! Add a memorable date to the gift or put initials of your giftee.
Present what they really want! Last, but not least, we all forget this simple truth: people value things they want more than something randomly given. It doesn’t seem that obvious to you, but it’s logical to your giftees. According to the majority of respondents in the studies on the topic, the best gists are the ones people asked for!
