How To Go From the Christmas Scrooge to a Gift-giving Superstar
One simple idea to change the way you give
As the days draw nearer to Christmas, you may be just starting to think about doing that last-minute shopping. But don’t think you are the only one; according to a RetailMeNot survey, almost 74% of us wait till the days before to start.
I know that situation isn’t fun, and I used to be in that group.
Fortunately, you can get a jump on the gifting ideas for next year with a simple hack a friend taught me a few years back.
It has been life-changing as far as gift-giving is concerned, and hopefully, you can learn from my past mistakes and be the stellar gift-giver you’ve always dreamed of.
“I put so much thought into your gift that it’s now too late to get it. -Anonymous
Step 1
On the 1st day of the new year, open up a new note on your phone and title it “Gifts.”
Step 2
When you’re with friends or family, and they mention something they would love to have. Say the latest book from their favorite author.
Reach for your phone, pretend to check your text, and write it on the list.
Latest Book by Famous Author — for Jane Doe
Step 3
When a situation comes up that requires a gift, you have a neat little list to reference. No muss, no fuss.
My spouse has been happily surprised in the last few years as I have gotten her items mentioned in passing months before the holiday season.
Final Thoughts
Jump on board and be the person that is the thoughtful gift giver and never has to ask, “So, what do you want for Christmas?”
You have 11 months of “research” to find that perfect gift. So if you don’t want to be the person that gives gift cards again this year, start planning now to become the super giver you’ve always wanted to be.
