Help your loved ones relax and unwind this holiday season with a self-care and wellness present. I’ve compiled some of my favorite gift ideas to help bring some much-needed relaxation as we head into 2022.
- Something to read: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone ($14.71)
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb is a Time Magazine must-read book of the year. Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist working in Los Angeles, and her book explores the questions and issues her clients are working through, which also happen to be the questions she is seeking to answer herself.
- Something cosy: Weighted blanket ($53.80)
A weighted blanket can help ease anxiety and allow us to fall asleep quicker. Soothe Lab has designed a cooling blanket that utilizes pressure stimulation to relax the nervous system, helping to improve your sleep and reduce your stress and anxiety naturally. It’s also made of moisture-wicking bamboo fabric, which cools and regulates your temperature.
- Something soothing: Herbal Tea Gift Set ($25.00)
A soothing cup of herbal tea can help ease anxiety symptoms and encourage us to take five minutes out of our day to relax. This gift from Numi has a great selection of herbal teas, and its innovative packaging design helps you know which tea best suits your mood.
- Something helpful: Best Self Journal ($32.00)
Regular journaling is a great habit to get into. Writing down your goals and how you feel can help you manage and prioritize them while helping you learn more about yourself. It’s also a great memento of your life for future reference. Helping you to remember the good times and reflect on the challenging times.
- Some quality time: Virgin Experience Days (From $45)
Give your loved one the opportunity for some much needed quality time doing something new, or something they’re passionate about. Choose from hundreds of Virgin Experiences from across the country or online, including dining out, adventure, spa, or outdoor experiences. - Something to grow: Garden Republic Kits (From $29.90)
‘Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years.’ Watching and helping something grow can be a great stress reliever and many find having plants in the home good for their wellbeing. Garden Republic’s kits are a great gift to help you or someone you know get started.
- Some mindfulness: Headspace Subscription (Annual subscription $69.99)
Headspace is an app which features a wide selection of guided meditations, sleep casts, audio experiences, articles and workouts to help bring some mindfulness and calm to daily life.
Something calming: Aurora Borealis Light Projector ($35.96)
Light projectors can help create a relaxing and enjoyable experience at home. Watch a realistic aurora borealis on a ceiling or wall to calm the mind before drifting off. The projector will shut off after one hour of use, or you can set a timer. Perfect for those who struggle to get to sleep. It also features a built-in speaker so you can play your music or even a headspace sleep cast through it.