4 Reasons why Experiences make the best Gifts!
When it comes to giving gifts do you strive to find the perfect gift or do you dread having to find gifts for your family and friends?
Many people struggle to find the right gift for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, or any other event.
In a world where physical items are abundant and easily accessible the challenge is to find a gift that is personal, unique and suitable.
Don’t get me wrong, physical gifts can be great, but research has found that when a physical gift is first given, happiness is as strong as a gift that offers an experience.
Over time however, the satisfaction of physical gifts go down faster as compared to the experiential gift where the satisfaction actually increases over time.
What do experiential gifts do for us?
If research findings indicate that experiential gifts can be more effective for gift giving than physical gifts, the question is why?
The results have proven to show that such gifts helps us improve our social relationships, help nurture relationships, and can provide excitement and something to look forward to, lifting spirits and a sense of belonging.
Experiences give us great memories.
These memories can remind us of the adventure, the event and or the people we have met along the way.
Brings up an emotional connection when going through the experience of the gift.
When we are going through the experience, we are reminded of who gave us the gift and our connection to them.
Experiences never lose their value.
Physical gifts lose value as soon as they are used as compared to experiences which stay rich in value through the feeling and the memories they create.
Experiences can bring unexpected surprises.
Along with suspense and the thrill of the unknown, many remember an emotional feeling of the experience that they didn’t expect. If the experience involves others, it can also enrich relationships and foster future excitement.
What makes a great experiential gift?
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