Self-care is not just for Christmas! Seriously, self-care is something we all need to do more of. Lives are busy and stressful, and taking time out to care for ourselves is vital. Self-care means different things to different people, but essentially, its spending quality time taking care of our mind and body. One of the nicest gifts you can give someone (and yourself!) is something that promotes self-care. In this blog, I share some of my favourite self-care gifts to give and to receive*. In here you will find something for every budget and for any gender.
Self-Care Gifts Of Peace and Relaxation
Soothing our senses is wonderful self-care. One of my favourite ways to do this is with soft lights and with soothing scents. I am a huge fan of ridiculously long baths and I love to have an oil burner on the go, lots of candles and some fragrant bubbles! I also have an oil diffuser, which I use in my living space and bedroom, which I can fill with different essential oils, depending on my mood needs.
Alternative Drink Gifts
Holidays and occasions can often be heavily alcohol-themed and this can be difficult for people, like me, who do not drink alcohol. A really thoughtful self-care gift then is an alternative drink present. Perhaps a tea or coffee selection, or a sophisticated and luxury soft drink selection.
The Self-Care Gift of Journaling
I often talk about the benefits of writing in a journal. Keeping a journal has so many different and wonderful benefits. A journal is great for managing mental health and is also a fantastic distraction technique. My favourite kind of journal is a bullet journal, because they are so flexible and fun to create. A bullet journal can be used as a diary, a mood journal, a to-do list, as a creative outlet, and so much more.
Snuggly Self-Care Gifts
I am not ashamed to admit that I love a onesie! There is something so nice about snuggling into a onesie on a cold winters evening! Onesies and blankets make great self-care gifts and you’ll easily find something for everyone, whether silly or serious!
Self-Development Books
Books make wonderful gifts. One of my best ways to take time out for myself is to relax with a book. Self-development books are plentiful and can be a wonderful source of inspiration and motivation. I wrote a blog recently about my top recommended self -development books. However, if you are not sure which book would make the best gift, you could choose to give someone a book token or even gift them with a book subscription service.
Quotes and Affirmations
Affirmations are powerful tools to help our mood. I really like to have affirmations and quotes on display because it makes my environment a more positive space to be in. Whilst we can’t escape the ups and downs of life, having the ability to also see the good, can help us to weather life’s storms. Positive affirmations and quotes can help to direct our thoughts in a positive way.
Pampering Self-Care Gifts
Taking care of our body is a wonderful self-care ritual and leaves us feeling calm and comforted. There are so many options for gifts here, everything from body moisturiser, beard care, face masks, and luxury self-pampering box sets.
The Self-Care Gift of Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a powerful tool to have in one’s self-care toolkit. Learning to bring mindfulness into your life is a gift that keeps on giving! There are lots of gift ideas under this heading. For example, you could gift a book or a CD that teaches mindfulness meditation or give a gift that helps to cultivate mindfulness, such as colouring books and pens.
Tasty Treats
There is nothing wrong with a cheeky treat every now and then! Self-care can include taking some time out with some luxury chocolate or favourite biscuit selection. Everything is good in moderation!
Music and Sound Self-Care Gifts
Many people find music to be really relaxing. I love music so much, it helps me to lift my mood if I’m low and it helps me to access emotions if I need a good cry. (It also lets me let out my inner diva and dance around the lounge, but that’s a story for another blog!). There are also loads of specific relaxing music CD’d, and guided meditations., as well as white noise generators to aid sleep and noise-canceling headphones. All of these make fabulous self-care gifts for anyone.
Hopefully, this bumper blog of self-care gift ideas has given you some inspiration! If you found this helpful, I would love to hear in the comment section below. Happy gifting!
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Great post! I absolutely agree, we need to be doing a lot of self care at the moment, especially since the World is effectively on pause.
Candles are my favourite thing ever. I’d have them in every room, lit all day if I could.
A CPN once told me that lighting a candle and just sitting and focusing on the flame for 5 minutes is a really effective way of calming down, or giving anxiety the boot for a while. She was absolutely right.
Yes! I sometimes do a candle meditation like that, really helps! And I love scents, they are very calming
This was really interesting to read! I love the range of posts, there is really something for everyone. Thank you for sharing your suggestions too, great post!
Thank you for such a kind comment!
What a great selection of gifts for everyone on a Christmas list! Definitely some good starter ideas and points! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you and thanks so much for reading!
I love that these gifts transcend ages, genders etc etc.
Something for everyone is such a nice feel and often people in the whole family/friends can use them too which is such a great feeling at this time of year!
Thank you so much! So often, these gift guides are labeled for him or for her, which I think really limits people’s choices, also, self-care should be for everyone! Very glad that the post came over as inclusive as I hoped. Thanks again!