Give A Gift That Keeps On Giving (to your bottom line)

Scientific evidence has proven that feeling grateful in all aspects of your life has an amazing impact on the quality of your life. While many of us have been reading books, attending teleclasses and live workshops focused on gratitude and the law of attraction, today science has validated this concept giving it more credence.

There are many advisors who feel there is no need to send gifts, they may send the pre-signed token holiday card but that is all they feel is necessary. While I respect their thoughts and feelings I always knew that I ENJOYED sending gifts to my clients. Perhaps that was just the feeling of gratitude coming through. Not only did I appreciate their business but more importantly I appreciated them as people. I appreciate the opportunity to add value to their lives which leads me to my next point.

How often we thank those that gave us something, bought us something, performed a service for us when in fact often times the greatest gift is allowing us to help them and make a difference in their lives. I have to admit as a parent I don’t always feel like I am actually adding value to my kids, if I am I may not know it for years to come, that can often be the case in many of our personal relationships. I think that is why I love my coaching practice so much, every once in a while you have a client that has a major shift.

As you experience this Holiday Season take a few moments to think about those that actually give you the opportunity to add value to their lives. Recognize those that are receptive to your thoughts and feelings, those that are looking for help and actually apply what you say.

When I ask a financial advisor who is their ideal client they ALWAYS say, “Those that accept my advice and act on my recommendations”. It is at this moment where you too experience the true gift of life, giving to others. As we say every Sunday at mass “It is in giving that we receive”.