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always having awesome gift ideas well in advance.

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Hi gift-givers! When you’re overthinking ideas for thoughtful gifts, just recall the Ghostbuster’s theme song and sing these lyrics…

When you're rackin' your brain,
And you're feelin' the strain,
Who ya gonna call?
(Bet-ter Gift-Coach!)

For presents that'll amaze,
And brighten their days,
Who ya gonna call?
(Bet-ter Gift-Coach!)

This is the 70th edition of the weekly Better Gift Coach newsletter. Pretty cool, right?

For you, that’s A LOT of gift suggestions to go back and review as you brainstorm ideas for the people on your holiday gift list.

Good news – I’m always considering how to save you time and headaches by making your gift brainstorming more productive & enjoyable.

So I’ve compiled a list of what I think are the most THOUGHTFUL 1-2 gift ideas shared in all of the past BGC emails for 16 of the people who are likely on your holiday list.

Two ways to get yourself a copy:

1. Refer 2 new subscribers (share your unique link found in the “Share Better Gift Coach” section with your friends/family and it’ll track new subscribers that you’ve referred)

2. Purchase it here

Estimated read time: 2 minutes & 15 seconds

The “annual reflections letter" Gift:

• Budget-friendly

• Thoughtful & personalized

• Annual gift tradition potential

• Can be a great complement to another gift

• Creates a keepsake of your love & gratitude

Suggested timeline goal: Set a goal to draft your annual letter by early November so you’re not pressed for time

Suggestions for what to include in your annual letter:

• Yearly Highlights: Events, travel, milestones, achievements, and challenges.

• Personal Reflections: What you've learned and how you've grown.

• Family and Friends: Important updates on loved ones

• Gratitude: Gratitude for people, experiences, and opportunities

• Future Plans: Your aspirations and goals for the upcoming year

Handwritten touch: Handwriting the entire letter might be challenging, but even just one handwritten sentence adds extra thoughtfulness

• Make a list of who you would like to receive your annual letter.___

• Outline what you would like to include in the letter using the suggestions above.___

For making this and other gifts happen, consider BGC’s playbook for confident gift-giving that saves you time & stress: 4-Step Playbook for Giving Better Gifts in a Busy World. Interested, but not sure? Here’s a free preview of the playbook.

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I ain’t afraid of no gh-ift,
Patrick Kucharson
Better Gift Coach

P.S. Who has a grown child’s birthday approaching? Reply to this email and I’d be happy to supply some gift brainstorming assistance.

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