I had an epiphany last year when it was time to purchase my two nieces a Christmas gift. I literally stood in TJMaxx and told my husband “this is it, I’m not stressing over gifts anymore.” This year my advice to you all, stop stressing over gifts.
For me personally, I’m not one to ask “what you want for Christmas?” I purchase what I think would make them feel good throughout the year. To me, that’s what a gift is. I saw this and I thought about you. If it’s truly about the thought that count, then some thought shall be put into it. If I have to ask you what you want that means I haven’t been present and paying attention to your words, conversation, texts, mannerisms, concerns, frustrations, and what made you smile.
No matter if you do like to ask, don’t stress over gifts. I get some want to get the person exactly what they want. If you like me and like to go blindly, don’t stress over gifts. My biggest stress when it came to gift giving was worrying about them not liking it. Or it didn’t come from a certain store or had a certain name on it. Every time I brought up what I thought was a great idea, I got shot down by family members saying they wouldn’t like it or they don’t care about that stuff.
For context, last year, I wanted to buy my niece a robe, planner, and some candles. She loves cozying up in her room and being to herself. And she’s thinking about starting her own cosmetics business. When it comes to clothes and shoes I wasn’t touching. In the long run I went with my plan and she loved it.
Either way, there are plenty of things to stress over. Gift giving shouldn’t be one of them. Give within your budget. Give out of love. Give reasonably. And don’t feel obligated to give to the entire neighborhood. Do what makes you comfortable. HOLIDAY 2021 MOTIVATION: TAKE A MOMENT FOR YOURSELF
Be confident in your finances. Be confident in your relationships with others. Never let the outside influence how much you give. Or if you give at all. Either way it is perfectly fine. Merry Christmas!!!!!!
RosalynLynn
Be you so you can be free.
This is such a great tip! Thank you🤍
Thank you for your kind words 💞