Sunday, November 2, 2008

The Gift of Kind Words Often Make the Best Christmas Presents

By Melanie West, M.A., Educational Psychologist

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Something unique. Something that will be remembered long into the New Year? Maybe, this year, that perfect gift doesn't come from a store. Maybe, this year the perfect gift comes from the heart. Choosing words, rather than presents, can often inspire some of the most love Christmas gifts.

Words of Appreciation -

Words of appreciate are often the sweetest gift that can be giving. Expressing gratitude to those that support you day-to-day, year-after-year is a wonderful way to re-connect to the value of friendship, rekindling fond feelings that will last a life-time.

Applaud Others -

Acknowledge the people in your life that inspire you. Speak kindly of others and applaud others successes. Your ability to focus on the positive in others brings out the best qualities in yourself. This Season, spread love, joy, and respect by giving the gift of praise.

Encouraging Words -

For those who may be struggle at this time of year, your words of encouragement may be just the right gift. Encouraging words fosters compassion and understanding. Moral support is often the single most needed ingredient for success. Supporting and caring about other's during the Holiday Season envelopes the true meaning of Christmas and is a most valued gift to others.

Inspiring Words -

Classic Christmas Stories or inspiring seasonal music are often the prefect gifts. Timeless, beautifully crafted words can reignite the true meaning of the Season, inspiring others in unique and unexpected ways.

Looking for a present that comes from the heart? This Christmas start shopping for "perfect words" and you are sure to create gifts that will last long into the New Year. - 15266

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