End Gift Anxiety Part 1 - The Gift Giving

Do you feel you’re a good gift giver or do you feel you often miss the mark? Do you get stressed out at the thought of shopping in stores or online and having no idea whether or not the person you give the gift to is going to like it? Fear not! Giftster eases the anxiety that comes with choosing the perfect gift for that special someone.

When I think of giving a bad gift, I’m reminded of this scene from the television show, Everybody Loves Raymond:

Any time I see this, I think, “poor Raymond never seems to win with the gifts he gives.” And then I think, “how many people have I given gifts to that have felt this same way?”

Let’s face it. Gift giving is stressful and riddled with anxiety. If you’re a planner, you begin stressing about the gift giving weeks or months before the date the present will be given. If you’re procrastinator, you rush out just before you need to give the gift. Either way, you’re tasked with the job of finding something great within your budget that will knock the socks off of the gift recipient.

Depending on who you’ve given the gift to, you may not know right away whether or not you’ve really missed the mark. You’re not alone, though. It’s happened to all of us. And the closer the person is to you, the more stress that comes with choosing the right gift and the more disappointed you are when you don’t get it right.

For both the planner and the procrastinator, there’s Giftster.

The best way to get gift ideas is to ask your friends and family to join your group and create a list. People who like to plan out their gift giving can reserve gifts so they have an idea of what they’ll be purchasing. Those who prefer last minute shopping can still get the most for their money by viewing a person’s wish list from their smartphone while in the store.

And now that all the stress around gift giving is gone, think of all the things you’ll have time to do. I use this extra time to find great ways to wrap the presents I plan to give.

If you haven’t already, create your Giftster account today and make sure you start giving great gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays. If you’re already a member, log in and update your lists today so the next time someone wants to give you a great present, they’ll know exactly what you’d like.