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Gift Giving

3 Ways that Giving a Gift is Surprisingly Good for *You*

Photo of card and flower seed gift

Who doesn’t love the experience of opening a gift from someone, especially when it’s a gift they picked out just for you?

Regardless of whether it’s a gift-giving season or a simply thoughtful occasion, you can’t help but appreciate the sentiment when you’re given a special gift or card. 

But what if we told you that the benefits of gift-giving go beyond the one who received a gift? It’s true!
 
The gift-giving experience increases bond strength between the giver and the recipient, yes, but it does more than that. Keep reading below to learn more about how giving the right gift is good for you too!
 

Brain Booster

It’s been proven that one gift impact for the person giving the gift is an increase in a bunch of chemicals that actually make you happier. Endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine are just a few. You know what they say–If you’re happy and you know it, send a gift!

Heart Healthy

Gift-giving from the heart is actually *good* for your heart! It’s good for your whole body, in fact! Giving someone “gifts for keeps” (aka things that won’t collect dust in their closets) can help to lower blood pressure and even help reduce anxiety!

Good Vibes

True benevolent gift-giving means you don’t expect a gift back in return, but karma has a way of rewarding thoughtful gestures anyway. Who knows, maybe you’ll be on the receiving end of a gift sometime in the future.

 
 
You don’t need to wait for gift-giving holidays to express your immense gratitude. If you are looking for special ideas to convey your desire, heartfelt gratitude, or just because you care about someone, know that giving a gift is good for you too!
 
 

 

P.S. At PS Post, we can confirm that it feels oh-so-good to give gifts and cards–we get to do it all day every day! Check out our card and gift card options at PSPost.co, and experience the joys of gift giving firsthand! 

P.S.S. The bee seed packet in the featured photo comes from The Peoples Bees’ unique blend of native pollinator flower seeds. The seeds are sourced from a small, independent, Colorado-based seed producer, and the flowers and grasses in the mixture are all native to North America (specifically the Rocky Mountain region). Learn more about The Peoples Bees work at www.thepeoplesbees.com.

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