A Guide to Mindful and Wellness Christmas Gifts

As the Christmas season approaches, it is important to remember that thoughtful gifts don’t just have to be material objects. Mental health and wellness are more important than ever during this time of year. If you are looking for a way to show your family and friends that you care about their emotional wellbeing, here are some ideas for mindful gifts that will support their overall health and wellness.

A Relaxing Spa Day

Who doesn’t need a little rest and relaxation? Give the gift of a spa day or pampering voucher. Whether it’s a massage, facial, mani-pedi combo or something else entirely, the recipient can use this time to focus on self-care and pampering. This simple gift will go a long way in helping them relax and unwind after a stressful year.

A Meditation Course or App Subscription

Meditation courses can be incredibly helpful in providing techniques for calming the mind and getting in touch with one’s inner self. Choosing an online course allows your loved one to work through the exercises at their own pace while gaining access to valuable knowledge from experts in the field of meditation and mindfulness.

An Inspirational Book

There are so many inspiring reads out there right now, so why not give your special someone something they can read over the holidays? Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, giving someone an uplifting book is one way to encourage them to take some time out of their day to do something different or think differently about their life in order to make changes.

Bach flower remedies

Bach flower remedies are natural remedies that can help with emotional wellbeing in a natural way, without side effects. There are 38 different remedies, each of which relates to a different emotion. They work by rebalancing negative emotions and bringing the body back into balance. Through Mindful Remedies you can gift someone a gift voucher to create their own personalised remedy blend where they can choose up to seven remedies to help them deal with whatever emotional issues they might be going through. Alternatively, you can gift a personal consultation with a qualified practitioner over Zoom. During the session the person would have the chance to discuss what’s going on in their life and what they’d like help with and the practitioner would provide a recommendation on which remedies would help them. Both options provide a unique wellness gift idea which is caring and thoughtful, and lasts longer than flowers!

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Yoga Mats & Accessories

Yoga can be incredibly beneficial for mental health, so gifting someone a yoga mat is an excellent way to show you care about their wellbeing. You can even go the extra mile by adding other accessories like blocks, straps, and towels. If you know that your friend or family member already has a yoga mat but could do with some other supplies, you can also purchase separate items like these.

Wellness Subscription Boxes

Subscription boxes have become increasingly popular over the past few years as they offer a convenient way to experience different products without having to spend too much time researching them yourself. For example, you could purchase a monthly subscription box filled with items that help promote wellness such as essential oils, teas and natural beauty products. This is sure to be appreciated by any recipient looking to take care of themselves during this stressful season.        

Crystals

Giving crystals as gifts this Christmas is a unique way to encourage your loved ones to take steps towards wellness and healing. Crystals come in a vast array of shapes, sizes, and colours, offering something for everyone. Each crystal has its own unique energy and can bring balance and harmony - just what we need during the festive season. Crystals are light, easy to carry around, and many are small enough to fit inside a stocking - making them perfect for any age group or budget.                                                                                                     

Meditation Cushions

Meditation is another great practice for improving mental health and reducing stress levels. Gifting someone a meditation cushion will give them something cosy and comfortable on which they can meditate without worrying about soreness or discomfort in their legs or back. A meditation cushion also makes an especially good gift if paired with books or audio recordings on mindfulness practices.

Aromatherapy oils

Gifting aromatherapy oils is a thoughtful, unique way to create an atmosphere of wellness and healing this Christmas. A good quality essential oil will not only be incredibly fragrant, but it can also help to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity and concentration, promote sleep, ease sore joints and muscles, relax the mind and body, restore balance in the body’s energy centres and release physical stress. Plus, they can be used as part of massage therapy or simply added to bath water to give a greater spa experience! With so many choices out there – from stimulating citruses such as oranges and lemons to calming lavender and geranium – you can be sure that whoever receives aromatherapy oils as a special gift will have an elevated sense of wellbeing this holiday season.

Gratitude journal

Christmas is an ideal time to give gifts that encourage creativity and optimism, such as a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal helps people to focus on the positive aspects of their life, allowing them to track their successes and appreciate what they have achieved. For example, every day they can write down three things that went well, or three small blessings - like a beautiful sunset - that they experienced during the day. The more they use their gratitude journal, the more they can train themselves to notice even more positives and be mindful of the abundance in their lives. Gifting someone with a gratitude journal for Christmas encourages them to continue practising these positive outlooks all year round, helping them to start 2023 with an attitude of growth, joy, and gratefulness.

This Christmas season, show your family and friends how much you care about their emotional wellbeing by gifting them mindful items that will help them take care of themselves over the coming months. From spa days and natural remedies to inspirational books, these thoughtful gifts will make sure your loved ones know just how much you appreciate them! The best part? These mindful gifts are sure to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas season!