If you’re scrambling for last-minute holiday gifts or second-guessing the gifts you’ve already given, I’m going to throw you a lifeline.
Because no matter how often you’ve heard “the best gifts in life are free,” I don’t want you to toss it aside as a mere cliché. The material stuff is nice, but it’s never the best we can give.
You know what people really want, more than anything?
They want to be seen.
They want to be heard.
They want to be understood.
They want to be accepted.
They want to be validated.
The people who are special to you deserve more than a token of appreciation. This is your opportunity to give your deep acknowledgment.
But you might be wondering how.
This is one of those things that I categorize as simple, but not necessarily easy. It requires tapping into a spirit of generosity.
You need to be fully present; that’s the gift. (pun intended)
You must be willing to give your time and attention — undistracted and wholehearted.
Put away your phone.
Make eye contact.
Be curious.
Make them feel like there is nobody else in the room.
As you gather with colleagues, friends, and family over the holidays, remember that this is what people really want. YOU are the gift. You have the gift. Give generously and enjoy!
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