The process of buying gifts is slightly tedious, stressful and above all costs you energy. What you don't know is that you can be smart enough to avoid all this and find the ideal gift.
1. Focus more on gifts and less on cost
If shopping for a gift causes you anxiety, initially relax and then breathe deeply. The fact that you're doing something like this shows that you're interested in them and that's exactly the beginning of the good. In terms of costs, you can find something at all free, but make very special sense for the person in question or even the opposite. Sometimes we think the more money we spend, the more gifts the other person will like. A thoughtful gift is worth more than a gift it has cost.
2. Communicate
It doesn't matter who you're buying the gift for, communication is key. Don't hesitate to ask the person in question what you want. Unfortunately we can't assume what one or the other wants, so talk. Asking what gift you'd like to make sure he doesn't at least hate your gift.
3. Better spend on experiences than family gifts
If you're considering buying two gifts where one can be a television for example and the other a weekend somewhere, choose the experience. Studies show that time spent and time promote happiness and above all bring you closer to the other person. So don't get too stressed, a ticket or a hotel reservation would be the perfect idea.
Burimi: Psychology Today
