Tell me, don’t show me isn’t a very popular slogan. But for many people, kind and affirming words are the most efficient way to show your love and appreciation for them! You likely know this person – they buy the most thoughtful cards and then add a personal note inside. They always seem to know what to say when you or a friend is going through a hard time. Or maybe they are like my daughter and just flat out say, “I love it when you brag on me.” If you pay attention, you’ll likely be able to see that you know quite a few people whose primary love language is words of affirmation.
But when it comes time for birthday gifts, Mother’s Day gifts, or business present ideas, it can be hard to figure out how to wrap “words of affirmation” in a gift box. No worries! Today we are here with some gift ideas for the words of affirmation speaker in your life.
Words of Affirmation Gifts: For the person who values your words of kindness and encouragement
1. A hardback journal and handcrafted pen with a note from you on the first page. What is the intention of the journal? To give them space to be creative? To give them a place to flesh out their next business idea? Tell them about how you value their traits of creativity or their business acumen. This one works well for a personal or branded business gift!
2. A really thoughtful card. If you’re not a words person, you may be rolling your eyes right now. But for those who speak words of affirmation, the chances of them hanging onto that card for a while is high. So, take the time to pick the “write” card.
3. Beware. This one is a little (ok, a lot) cheesy. Our Honey Sampler is a great gift to accompany a note about how sweet your friend, child, or partner is. You can pair it with a tea, or just gift it solo.
4. A package of Post It notes. This gift idea only works if you actually write notes on the Post Its. Leave them everywhere – the fridge, the mirror, their steering wheel, etc. Shower them with kind notes of encouragement!
5. A book with truths about who they are. There are lots of options in this category. The key is to find one that will speak to your specific recipient. If you are their supervisor, and see a spark of something special in them, a book on leadership could be a great gift. Or if they are spiritual, it could be a book highlighting truths about them, based on their faith.
6. A candle, like our Sugared Grapefruit candle, with a note about how this person lights up a room. Your recipient will remember the kind words on the note each time they light the candle.
One important thing to remember when gifting gifts to a words of affirmation speaker is that the words you choose to write on the card or note really matter. Often people who deeply value words will hang on to the card or note for months or years. So, take your time to find the right words for your card.
Is words of affirmation your native love language? Tell us about a gift that touched you!
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