<p>To help make your gift giving a joy for all, research suggests it’s wise to put some controls in place. In this episode of the My Next Move podcast, behavioral expert Michael Liersch offers advice that might guide and enhance your giving not just for the holidays but whenever you gift. Step one: Make a list of who you want to give to. Which family members? Friends? Acquaintances? Charities? Be sure to write down each name. Step two: Next to every name, write what you’d like to give. Step three: Identify your priority level for each gift and state your reason for giving. Are you giving with a partner? Have your partner independently go through steps one through three. Then compare lists and discuss. The goal is to help make sure that giving feels good for you, your giving partner and your recipients. So think: How might a recipient see your gift? Consider asking if a gift is wanted. Also be sure to articulate your intention in making the gift or the intended use, if there is one These and other simple steps can be surprisingly effective.</p>

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