# Freakonomics' Holiday Productivity Guide Evidence-based tips for personal growth during the holiday season. - **Source:** [Freakonomics](https://freakonomics.com) - **Published:** 2016-12-20 - **Topic:** [Career Growth](https://brifing.si/c/growth) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f9474182-ad8a-4948-8c61-3800642638fd ## Economic Gift Ideas Freakonomics offers rational gift options for 'homo economicus' during holidays. Suggesting presents aligned with behavioral economics principles that create long-term value, making holiday shopping more efficient. ## Smart Year-End Donations Guides your charitable giving with evidence-based insights. Shows which social programs work and which don't, ensuring your donations create maximum impact through data-driven choices. ## Learning While Traveling Transforms travel time into learning opportunities with 'Tell Me Something I Don't Know'. This family-friendly knowledge show makes long journeys both entertaining and educational for personal development. ## Year-End Reflection Helps you recognize aspects to be grateful for during annual reviews. Uses behavioral economics techniques to highlight positive factors in your life and strengthen feelings of gratitude. ## New Year's Resolution Guide Provides evidence-based strategies to achieve your new year goals. Whether aiming for productivity or skill-building, Freakonomics offers data-backed methods for success. ## Evidence-Based Self-Improvement Freakonomics delivers scientific approaches for productive holidays. From gift selection to new year goals, it serves as a rational decision-making guide for every step of your holiday journey. ## Sources covering this story - https://freakonomics.com/2016/12/happy-everything-freakonomics/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._