Creating happy memories – Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna from Pexels

 

 

 

This year’s Christmas adverts are promoting the usual kind of gifts we should be giving: yes, I’m talking about coffee makers, perfume and jewellery.

 

 

 

 

But what about gifts that will create happy memories a long time from now?

 

 

 

 

For those of us wanting to show we care, without being too commercial here are three gift ideas which will leave a great impression as they come from the heart:

 

 

 

 

Time – I think volunteering a few minutes to help a friend out or benefit a good cause is pretty cool. This kind of thoughtfulness will be remembered  long time into the future.

 

 

 

 

Connection – I’ve appreciated it when someone knows me well enough to recommend I check out a particular TED Talk or YouTube video. The advantage of this gift is you can pay it forward and help someone else out too.

 

 

 

 

Recognition – I’m finding a simple ‘good morning’, or ‘thank you’ goes a long way to put a smile on other people’s faces. Recognition means I see you and I see the value you add to my life.

 

 

 

 

So what’s your take on the most meaningful presents we can give? Put another way, what is the gift you received a long time ago that still makes you feel good inside?

 

 

 

 

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