Did you know that there are gifts that will multiply your happinesswhen you give them away? Here are seven of those gifts. Giving thesegifts will allow you to share with others your most unique treasure:your authentic self. Each gift will return to you many times.

As you read about each of these gifts, think about ways that youcould share that gift with someone today.

1. Share appreciation

Tell someone how much you appreciate the faith they've shown in you.Thank them sincerely for being part of your life. Tell them how muchthey are needed.

Feeling appreciated is one of the most important needs that peoplehave. When you share with someone your appreciation and gratitude,they will not forget you. Appreciation will return to you many times.

2. Share time

Balance your time expenditures so you can spend time with the peoplethat you love. Support local organizations by sharing your specialtalents. Volunteer time for projects that benefit others in yourcommunity, country, and world.

When we slow down and observe our thoughts closely, we will sometimesuncover gifts and talents we didn't know we had. Sharing time andtalents can result in discoveries that bring happiness beyond measure.

3. Share knowledge and ideas

Tell someone about a great book that you read so they can benefitfrom it too. Teach a new concept or idea that you've learned.

One of the best ways to strengthen new concepts in your mind is toshare them with others. The more often you share what you've learned,the stronger that information will become in your memory. Sharingknowledge also provides solutions to problems. The more knowledge weshare, the more knowledge we receive in return.

4. Share friendship

Acknowledge someone's strengths. Let them know that you are willingto be there when they need you. Visit someone you haven't seen for along time. Telephone friends or relatives who live far away.Introduce two friends who don't know each other.

Bringing one individual into another's life can result in tremendouschanges for both people, and for you. We succeed with the help ofothers. People grow by growing together. If you'd like to have manyfriends, then share friendship with others generously.

5. Share kindness

Perform a random act of kindness for someone: a smile, compliment, ora favor just for fun. These will multiply and spread very rapidly.

There is a powerful quote by Stephen Jay Gould who said, "The centerof human nature is rooted in ten thousand ordinary acts of kindnessthat define our days." Kindness is priceless. The love, kindnesses,and value we have given authentically to others will be our remainingtreasures at the end of life.

6. Share experience

Keep written or photo journals of your life: things you've done,places you've traveled, things you've learned. Record successes andfailures. Share a happy memory. Also share the difficult times thathave helped you become stronger and wiser. When shared, the value ofthese experiences multiplies.

Our unique experiences and perceptions of life are priceless. Sharingexperiences will build one of the strongest bonds with others. Ourdescendants can learn and benefit from our lifetime experiences forgenerations to come.

7. Share enthusiasm

If you are excited about a new success, tell someone. If you'reecstatic about a new project, show your glow. Your enthusiasm willinspire others to move forward with actions that bring rewardingachievements.

Enthusiasm keeps us looking forward to the future. It brings many ofthose exciting days that we can savor with gratitude. That kind ofglowing excitement for life is impossible to hide. It is contagiousand will quickly spread to others.

Think about this statement by Norman MacEwan: "Happiness is not somuch in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but wemake a life by what we give."

Sharing these gifts sends our thoughts on a far-reaching journeywhere they will touch many lives, and reconnect with our own. Wouldyou like to receive these same life-enhancing gifts again and again?Begin multiplying your happiness by sharing one of these specialgifts with someone today!

Steve is a professional lifesuccess coach, and the editor of Achieve! 60-Second Nuggets ofInspiration, a popular mini-zine bringing stories, motivationalnuggets, and inspiring thoughts to help you achieve more in yourcareer and personal life. Steve invites you to visit his website athttp://AchieveEzine.com