Self Improvement Tip of the Day: The Joy Of Giving

Self Improvement Tip of the Day: The Joy Of Giving

Christmas is traditionally the time of year that people think about giving gifts to loved ones, friends and colleagues.

Generally at Christmas time gifts are given on a reciprocal basis, which simply mean that gifts are given with the expectation of receiving a gift in return. This is a simple example of the Law of Reciprocity. The Law of Reciprocity states that when someone gives you something, or does you some sort of a favour, you feel an obligation to give something back, or return the favour in some way.

No doubt you’ve hear the old saying ‘you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours’, which can be applied to almost anything. This is a simple example of the law of reciprocity.

The giving and repaying of favours is something that is common amongst all cultures on earth (it probably even applies to some animals too). Even though it is rarely openly discussed, when someone does something for you, they usually expect something in return. This doesn’t mean they expect exactly the same type of favour to be repaid, but they will usually feel they are owed in some way. However, it is basic human nature, even amongst the most generous people, to tally up the favours they are owed by other people.

To be continued….

Self Improvement Quote of the Day:

‘I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.’ – Maya Angelou

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