The spirit of the holiday season is alive and well, and holiday gifts are stacking up at the top of everyone’s “To-Do” lists. What can you give the wellness guru in your life that will inspire and motivate? What practical gifts can help you in your own personal wellness journey?
Practical Gifts that Come in Handy
Whether you or your loved one is most interested in fitness, nutrition, behavior tracking or something else, there are a variety of wellness-focused gift options out there that are sure to light a smile on their face during the holidays. Here are some clever ideas:
Fitness Gear to Motivate Movement
- Quality running/workout/training shoes
- Set of dumbbells in different weights
- Durable sport water bottle/tumbler
- FitBit or smart pedometer for activity tracking
- Resistance bands or handheld, portable equipment
- Foam rollers, yoga mat or mat carrier
- Sweat-proof, bluetooth headphones
Kitchen/Nutrition Aids to Inspire Home Cooking
- Vegetable spiralizer
- Compact, portable slow juicer
- Quality knife set for easy chopping
- Portion-control Tupperware/food storage
- High-speed blender or immersion blender
- Ceramic cookware/pots and pans set
- Instant pot, air fryer or convection oven
- Clean eating cookbook and/or recipe binder
Motivational Gizmos to Fuel Hard Work
- Decorative journal for writing goals and “road maps”
- Trendy notebook to track behavior modifications
- Subscription to music streaming apps or channels
- Inspiring guidebook to ignite healthier habits
- Mindfulness coloring book to relieve stress
Misc. Items that are Helpful to Have
- Gym tote, bag or backpack
- Cooling/heating neck and shoulder wrap
- Spice set for packing-in extra flavor
- Bento lunch box for meal prepping
- Fitness DVD’s of their favorite classes/trainers
- Acupressure mat and pillow
- Headbands, hair ties, cellphone holder
Keep it Simple and Practical
To minimize stress this holiday season, don’t fret about buying the next “big trend” in health and wellness. Put yourself in your loved one’s shoes and ask yourself, “What will they find useful that will help them reach their goals and stay happy?” Most of us don’t have everything.
Most importantly, show your support! Sometimes the hardest thing about journeying to improved health is finding a support system to lean on. Let your gift speak volumes and symbolize your commitment to their health goals. Your encouragement means more than you think!
