Thoughtful Thursdays

Welcome to Thoughtful Thursdays! An opportunity to relax your mind and take in the day.

Tune in for the Mr M life lesson of the day.

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Renny Reads of the week:

The Gift of Giving

Giving is at the heart of the holiday season, but what does it really mean to give? For some, it’s about beautifully wrapped gifts. For others, it’s about time, energy, or even a simple smile. But no matter how you define it, giving isn’t just about what you offer to others- it’s also about what it gives back to you.

Psychologists have long studied the “helper’s high,” the rush of joy we feel when we give selflessly. It turns out that giving doesn’t just make others happier—it makes us happier too. And it doesn’t have to be big to matter. Small acts of kindness, like paying for someone’s coffee or offering to babysit for a friend, create ripples that can transform someone’s day and yours.

In 2023, nearly 68% of UK adults said they preferred giving gifts to receiving them, highlighting how much joy we find in generosity. But remember, giving isn’t limited to material things. Sometimes, your time, your attention, or your kind words are the greatest gifts of all.

So, as you go about this festive season, think about how you can give, not just from your wallet, but from your heart. Because the true gift of giving is the connection and joy it brings to everyone involved.

Want To Find Out More? Delve Deeper with These Research Articles/Blogs:

• BBC- Ways to give back this Christmas: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-ways-to-give-back-this-christmas
• The Conversation- how to choose the right Christmas gift: https://theconversation.com/how-to-choose-the-right-christmas-gift-tips-from-psychological-research-149739
• Pop Neuro- Psychology of Gift Giving: https://www.popneuro.com/neuromarketing-blog/psychology-consumer-behavior-gift-giving-christmas-shopping-holiday