This holiday season, consider giving experiences rather than stuff.
Studies show people derive more meaning and lasting satisfaction from experiential gifts than from objects. Instead of adding to the clutter, consider giving theater or concert tickets, or a restaurant gift card. When you give a membership to a local museum or public garden, your gift does double duty by helping to sustain your favorite non-profit.
Check out these articles from the Wharton School and Psychology Today for more insights.
Sources:
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/the-science-of-gifting-how-to-pick-a-better-present/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/people-places-and-things/201512/material-or-experiential-gifts-which-are-best
Photo by Andy Piper
Studies show people derive more meaning and lasting satisfaction from experiential gifts than from objects. Instead of adding to the clutter, consider giving theater or concert tickets, or a restaurant gift card. When you give a membership to a local museum or public garden, your gift does double duty by helping to sustain your favorite non-profit.
Check out these articles from the Wharton School and Psychology Today for more insights.
Sources:
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/the-science-of-gifting-how-to-pick-a-better-present/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/people-places-and-things/201512/material-or-experiential-gifts-which-are-best
Photo by Andy Piper
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