Self-Care Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas shopping is typically a stressful event for most people, but it doesn’t have to be.
Depending on who you’re shopping for, you may have a long, specific list (think: kids) or a blank page for those family members who “don’t know” what they want.
When I was younger, it was always the “don’t knows” who stressed me out. Having no idea of what to get them, I took the easy way out-resorting to gift cards.
But as I got older, I realized the importance (and fun) of taking the time to purchase thoughtful gifts for others.
Whether you’re stuck looking for the perfect gift for someone who didn’t give you any clues or you’re looking for a little something to encourage someone or just show appreciation, I think you’ll love this self-care holiday gift guide.
There’s so much pressure on people to deliver on Christmas gifts-buying the “hot” item of the year, battling at the store for the last unit in stock, etc. And it becomes more about satisfying your own pride than it does tapping into the thoughtfulness of gift giving.
These are gifts that will keep on giving, and not just some popular item of the moment that will be long forgotten a few months from now.
You may even want to buy some of these items for yourself (and you totally have my permission 🙂 )
Here’s your self-care holiday gift guide.
Resources:
- The Best Motivational Gifts for Her
- How to Survive the Holidays When Life is Hard
- 5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year
Self-Care Holiday Gift Guide
Journals
There are many different kinds of journals on the market. Some are specifically geared toward gratitude or prayer, and some are for more general purposes.
Journaling is an invaluable tool to navigating life.
Putting thoughts down on paper helps you process your thoughts and feelings in a healthy way.
Here are some journals that would make great gifts:
- Good Days Start With Gratitude
- The Gratitude Journal for Women
- The 5-Minute Journal: A Happier You in 5 Minutes a Day
- Prayer Journal for Women
- Create Your Own Calm: A Journal for Quieting Anxiety
Encouraging Books
Books that inspire and encourage are truly gifts that keep on giving.
Here are some of my favorites:
- Preach to Yourself: When Your Inner Critic Comes Calling, Talk Back with the Truth
- Looking for Lovely: Collecting the Moments that Matter
- The Kindness Effect: Experience the Power of Irrational Giving
- 100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Courageous Self
- Declutter Your Way to Success: The Keys to Organizing Your Life
- Make Your Dreams Bigger Than Your Memories: Don’t Let Your Past Keep You from Your Future
- Live Your Dreams: A 90-Day Dreams and Goals Devotional
- Imagine Big: Unlock the Secret to Living Your Dreams
- The Happy Life Devotional
Planners
Everyone needs a planner! They help you schedule your time and boost your productivity.
You are doing someone a huge favor by gifting them a planner they will use every day of the year.
Here are some of my favorites:
- 2021 Planner
- Blue Sky 2021 Weekly & Monthly Planner
- Dream Year
- Hardcover 2021 Planner
- Legend Planner
Relaxing Bath & Home Niceties
Here are some fun bath items for relaxing:
- Bath Bombs Gift Set
- Spa Gift Set
- Bath Gift Set for Women
- Calming Lavender Bubble Bath
- Bath & Body Set
Nighttime & Lounge Upgrades
Because every woman needs cozy loungewear and a wonderfully-smelling home:
- Slipper Socks
- Heated Blanket
- Fuzzy Bathrobe
- Sleep Mask
- Yankee Candle in Christmas Cookie
- Ultimate Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser (my husband got me one of these for Valentine’s Day, and I love it!)
Life Coaching
Everyone needs a life coach.
Just to clarify: there is a difference between a life coach and a therapist.
Life coaches help you improve yourself and up-level your life, while therapists focus more on trauma and mental health issues-things that are outside a life coach’s certifications.
With life coaching, you learn invaluable skills such as time management, creating a daily routine, productivity, habits, goal-setting, advancing your career, etc. They also help keep you accountable.
My favorite life coach is Natalie Bacon, and her program is called Grow You.
Before You Go
Don’t resort to mindless gift-giving and gift cards this year just because it’s easy.
Gift the women in your life something special they won’t soon forget.
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