How are you managing “gift giving” over the holidays? Do you go all out and worry about the cost later? Do you make a list and pay attention to the cost so you don’t overspend? How do you handle the situation without adding more financial stress to your life?
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Carol Ebert, MSN, RN
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Check out the video below and then answer the following questions.
Make a list of all the people with whom you normally exchange gifts. Be sure to include people who are easy to forget, such as neighbors, children of friends, co-workers, business acquaintances, etc.
1. Put a dollar sign by the names of people for whom you normally purchase gifts that cost more than $15.
2. Imagine yourself in each of the four imaginary situations:
Check which of the imaginary situations seems most satisfying to you. Why?
Watch this video for more ideas on managing gift-giving.
Share tips you have found to be effective in managing holiday gift-giving.
More videos in this series
#1: Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday
#2: Checking your To-Do Christmas List Twice
#3: Family and Friends
#4: Your Holiday Fantasy
#5: Managing Holiday Expenses
#6: Holiday Traditions
#7: Appreciating the Spirit of the Holiday
#8: Gift Giving
#9: Children and the Holidays
#10: Holiday Self-Care
#11: Holiday Values
#12: Creating Your Holiday Plan