Sunday, November 2, 2008

Make Simple Words the Inspiration for a Great Christmas Gift

By Melanie West, M.A., Educational Psychologist

Wishing to find an inspiring Christmas Gift for someone you love? Something unique. Something that will be remembered and treasured for years to come. This Season, "perfect words" may be the "perfect present".

Express Gratitude -

For those that are closest to you, words of appreciation are often the best Christmas present. These are the people in your life that stand by you day-in and day-out. They do this because they love you. They do this because they believe in you. For these people in your life, kind words of gratitude will be the most treasured of gifts.

Words of Praise -

The gift of praise is a unique way of acknowledging the people in your life who inspire you to be a better person. Taking a moment to acknowledge other peoples strengthen and good deeds will rekindle the Christmas Spirit by spreading joy, respect, and appreciation toward the many people in your life who have encouraged you toward your successes

Words that Encourage -

Encouraging words are often the most needed gifts during the Holiday Season. As each of us is constantly striving to improve ourselves, other's recognition of your efforts is always welcome. Moral support and the gift of knowing that someone else believes in you, is often the most loved present.

Inspiring Words -

Giving the gift of inspiring words is a wonderful way to pass along the spirit of the Season. Classic Christmas music and traditional Christmas Stories can rekindle the true meaning of Christmas. Inspiring words are always a welcome gift.

This Season, when you find yourself looking for a gift from the heart, consider that the beauty of words may, in fact, make the most perfect present of all. - 15485

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