Health and happiness are all we want for our loved ones. These mindfulness gifts will help to soothe their mind and body and encourage that all-important self-care.
Finding the right gift for someone in itself can be a stressful experience.
What is the perfect gift? How much should I spend? Will this gift even benefit them?
It’s no easy task to confidently choose something that answers these questions well.
Especially when there are so many items that will probably just add to the clutter and noise in someone’s life.
That’s the opposite of what a gift is meant for, and yet it can so easily happen.
Mindfulness is one gift however, that certainly does not add any noise or clutter. In essence, it’s the very opposite.
But what is a mindfulness gift?
The thing about mindfulness is, you can’t fully “give” it to someone.
The best way to give mindfulness is to provide encouragement to help them develop this on their own.
The great thing about mindfulness gifts is that it allows your gift to be even more powerful, with the potential to really enrich the gift recipient’s life.
The gifts in this edit will help promote the practice of mindfulness which can have many positive effects on your daily life, for example, reducing stress, improving mental health, and many more.
After the stressful years, we have had, looking after oneself is more important than ever.
Find calmness, relaxation, and help the gift recipient in starting their mindfulness journey and self-care ritual that works for them.
Discover our top picks of mindfulness gifts below to find their inner zen.
1. Mindfulness App Gift Subscriptions
Using a smartphone doesn’t have to be an enemy of mindfulness progress.
There are some amazing apps such as Calm and Headspace that are perfect for mindfulness beginners and novices alike.
These apps are amazing for walking you through the learning process and promoting consistency.
The only issue is there are a LOT of these apps. Do you go with Calm or Meditopia? Headspace or Balance?
We’d really advise checking out our complete rundown of the best meditation apps to find which sounds best for your gift.
2. Personalised Notebook
Who doesn’t love a notebook? A personalised notebook makes a great gift for the self-confessed organisation and stationery-obsessed.
They can note down their manifestation, gratitude, five-year plan and use the positive thinking technique to their heart’s content.
You can include your own message or design on the cover for the perfect finishing touch.
The recipient can also use the notebooks for gratitude, noting dreams or sleep, and many other things.
3. Houseplants
Plants can really liven up the home, bringing colour and life to your living space.
The greenery can help reduce stress levels and increase a relaxing atmosphere.
The act of caring for plants can also play into your mindfulness practice and improve your mental wellbeing. You can spend time checking in with the plant’s water requirement and dusting its leaves.
The result? A superior setting for a mindful meditation is in a room full of plants.
4. Colouring Book
One of the popular choices to help adults decompress from daily stress is to rekindle your childhood’s joy with a colouring book.
Mindfulness in particular promotes the idea of a “beginner’s mind”, taking a step back from our complicated lives to focus on the simple things.
It unleashes your creativity, keeping you occupied with the action of colouring instead of letting your mind wander and worry.
There are many types and styles of colouring books to choose from based on your recipients’ interests.
Some of our recommendations:
– Worlds of Wonder
– The Mindfulness Colouring Book
– Tropical Wonderland
5. Diffuser/Candle
Engaging your senses is scientifically proven to reduce your stress.
This is because the part of the brain that is involved in stressing cannot function at the same time as the part of the brain which is involved in engaging the senses.
This is why body scans and muscle relaxations are so effective. It’s also why scented diffusers can really enhance your meditation practice and promote some self-care time.
Look for a diffuser where you can mix your own scents or a candle with an aromatherapy element to create an even more relaxing environment.
Simply turn on the diffuser or light the candle to set the mood for meditation.
6. Mindfulness Retreat
Learning how to meditate and live mindfully is hard, especially with all the distractions we have in life.
Sometimes the best way to improve is to go all in.
A meditation retreat is the ultimate mindfulness gift for yourself and/or your loved ones.
Take some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to rebalance your health and find spiritual enlightenment.
Focus your daily effort on massage treatments, yoga and meditation practice to nourish the mind, body, and soul.
7. Spa Day
A spa day is one of our top choices for mindfulness gifts, since who doesn’t love a day getting pampered?
Especially, if a mindfulness retreat is too time-consuming for your recipient.
Pick the treatment of choice from facial, body massage and more.
Then spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool to really unwind and de-stress. Complete bliss!
8. Affirmation Cards
Affirmation cards are thoughtful statements to encourage positive thinking, calm, and confidence.
In the morning, use the cards to set daily intentions and start the day with positivity or end your day with one to restore a sense of serenity and help you get a good night’s sleep.
For a more personalised gift, you can even create your own stack of affirmation cards.
9. Weighted Eye Mask
Cushion your eyes during a yoga or meditation practice, relaxation or to aid sleep with an eye mask.
There are an array of eye masks on the market, from fabric and filling choice, temperature and fragrance.
You can find something that’s right for you and your intended use.
Some of our picks:
10. Relaxing Hobbies Class
A great way to look after your mental health and wellbeing is partaking in stress-relieving hobbies.
The activity should help you focus, calm the mind and increase concentration skills and happiness.
Some of our suggested mindful hobbies:
11. Meditation Chair
If your recipient is not used to sitting on the floor cross-legged, that can make it quite difficult to focus and reap the full rewards of meditation.
Beginners and advanced meditators can make their practice more comfortable with a meditation chair.
Check out our post on the best meditation chairs here.
12. Face Massager
Fight premature ageing, stress and anxiety in one action by combining skincare self-care with mindfulness.
A face massage has many benefits; including stimulating the lymphatic system and collagen production, improving skin elasticity, reducing puffiness, relaxing facial muscles, boosting circulation and alleviating stress and anxiety.
BRB, I’m just going to grab my Gua Sha.
13. Acupressure Mat
Acupressure is a form of an alternative medicine technique that applies pressure to specific body points.
The acupressure mat is a pad with several spikes (similar to a bed of nails, but they do not puncture the skin).
The acupressure helps the body to release endorphins and oxytocin to boost energy levels, ease stress and tense muscle.
So it makes perfect sense to combine meditation with the use of an acupressure mat as they can work together to provide benefits for both your mind and body.
Use the mat while meditating in combination with our recommended meditation apps here.
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