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The Wellness Gifts Only Your Healthiest Friends Will Appreciate

It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

by Natalia Lusinski

Oct. 8, 2021

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Wellness-related gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Whether someone’s a true-blue wellness warrior or new at the self-care game, there are products out there to fit every mood and style. When it comes to finding the perfect 2021 wellness gifts for friends, there’s no shortage of options. All you have to worry about is which healthful find is best for each person on your list.

Perhaps a friend’s been trying all year to quell their anxiety. In that case, you can provide them with on-the-go relaxation via a lavender roll-on, give them a Hematite and Agate bracelet (which will attract positive energy), or have them listen to some inspirational Insight Timer meditations. Or you may want to encourage them to indulge in a luxury spa-themed night at home. Maybe another friend prioritizes clean eating but says they have “no time” to cook… and that’s exactly where a meal delivery service comes into play — they can have a healthy home-cooked meal in a matter of minutes.

And, for the insomniacs in your life, you may want to help them get more quality sleep wherein they can listen to peaceful sounds and wake up with a sunrise alarm clock that’s (almost) like the real thing. Or if a friend is trying to figure out what to do with their life — who’s not? — they could benefit from setting daily intentions and long-term goals, using both Mindfulness Cards and a goal journal. (Their future self will thank you.)

Wellness should be a lifestyle, a daily practice, not a one-time thing. So if you’re looking for the latest and greatest 2021 wellness gifts for your most mindful friend — no special occasion necessary — it’s the perfect time to boost their self-care. Read on for some ideas.

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Lavender candle in terracotta planter

The Hare & The Heart

Lavande Lavender Soy Candle in Terracotta Planter

Lavender has been proven to be a relaxant, and with this soy candle in a handcrafted terracotta, you can use it as a planter afterwards. (And plants are great for wellness, too, since they absorb toxins in the air.)

The Smudge Key to Spiritual Wellness

Smudge Wellness

The Smudge Key to Spiritual Wellness

If you want to manifest while on the go, this smudge key, complete with nine crystals, will do the trick. Just pick the energy you want to unleash more of — like Hematite for protection or Tiger’s Eye for courage — and recite your personal mantra to turn your intention into action, like “I am protected” or “I am courageous.”

Goal-setting journal

52-Week Motivational Journal: Prompts and Exercises to Inspire, Motivate, and Help You Achieve Your Goals

With a goal-setting journal like this one, you can literally do what you set your mind to. With prompts such as thinking about what your imaginary identical twin is achieving that you’re not (yet), it’s like having your own personal life coach (but much cheaper).

Succulents

Succulent Studios

Succulent Studios Subscription Box

Plants have many health benefits — such as releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide — and ones that don’t need watering as often are even easier to care for. With this succulent-of-the-month membership, you get two new organically-grown succulents every month (that even come in biodegradable pots!).

Mindfulness Cards

Chronicle Books

Mindfulness Cards

These mindfulness cards are a perfect way to start your day and come in four color-coded categories: Rest & Balance, Insight & Awareness, Curiosity & Joy, and Kindness. There are more than 50 cards in the deck, as well as eight blank cards you can personalize.

Weighted blanket

Removable Cover Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and all they require is covering yourself up with them. This one comes with a removable cover and carrying tote, too, so you can bring it with you wherever you go (within reason).

Bose Sleepbuds™ II

Bose Sleepbuds™ II

Whether you suffer from insomnia — or would just like to fall asleep to soothing sounds — these “sleepbuds™” will help do the trick! From nature to rain, there are 50 curated sounds to choose from via the Bose Sleep app. Sweet dreams!

License To Chill Set

License To Chill Set

These three powders — Do Not Disturb™, Chill The F* Out™, and Ashwagandha — reduce stress while increasing serotonin levels. While one can be made as a tea, the other two can be added to your latte or smoothie, but they all promote a sense of calm and wellness.

Hematite and Agate bracelet

The Yoga Mandala Store

Balancing Hematite Agate Protection Bracelets Set

Both Hematite and Agate stones have healing and protective properties and can help turn any negative energy into positive energy — in the body, mind, and spirit.

Luxury bath kit

Herbivore Calm Experience Gift

If you’re looking for a spa-themed gift, this one includes calming soaking salts, a pink clay cleansing bar, wooden soap dish, au naturel body scrubber, and spearmint and eucalyptus candle.

Lavender essential oil roll-on

Lavender Life Company

Lavender Essential Oil Set with Roll-on and Dropper

Lavender helps promote calm and relaxation — and this Essential Lavender Oil comes straight from a lavender farm in Michigan to your doorstep. Plus, the roll-on bottle is easy to carry with you 24/7 and the dropper can be used for everything from cuts to mosquito bites to your nightly bath.

Insight Timer member subscription

Insight Timer Member Plus Subscription

When you get a year-long Insight Timer Member Plus subscription, you’ll have access to hundreds of 10- and 30-day courses and a countless number of meditations on all kinds of topics, from affirmations and goal-setting to anxiety and falling asleep. It’s like having a therapist/life coach/meditation teacher in your pocket (via an app in your phone).

Sakara's Meal Delivery Program

Sakara's Meal Delivery Program

Sakara’s plant-rich super meals are perfect for friends who say there’s no time to eat healthy. They’re delivered ready to eat right to your door. Prices vary, but for a one-time, three-day program (with nine meals total), it’s approximately $250.

Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant

Hatch Restore Smart Sleep Assistant

If you want an all-in-one sleep assistant — complete with a sunrise alarm (that wakes you up with a sunrise effect), alarm clock, smart light, sound machine, and meditation app — look no further.

The Relax & Radiate Crate

Relax & Radiate Crate

Relax & Radiate Crate

Whether you order one crate or sign up to receive one each season, no two crates are alike. Each is filled with up to a dozen self-care gifts, from a cozy fleece throw blanket to a paint-by-numbers kit.

Flower Sipping Set

Flower Sipping Set

Wellness never tasted so good with this flower sipping set! It not only comes with three floral teas — Shangri-La Rose, Royal Chrysanthemum, and Blue Lotus — but also with a glass server and bamboo tong. Cheers!

Daily Health Kit

Daily Health Kit

This is the perfect starter kit if you want to get your health on track. The kit includes Gut Feelings Probiotics™ (for your digestive system), Daily Love (a full-spectrum multivitamin), and Sparkle Fiber (for your daily fiber fix).

Superfood Latte Kit

Superfood Latte Kit

This Superfood Latte Kit, which includes Original Turmeric, Cacao Turmeric, and Matcha Turmeric, will up your latte game — plus provide you with health benefits! They’ll help your skin and gut health while also reducing stress.

Meditation Cushion + Mat Set

Meditation Cushion + Mat Set

To make your meditating the ultimate experience, this cushion + mat set will do the trick. The cushion has an all-natural, hypoallergenic buckwheat-hull fill that conforms to your body, plus a layer of gel-infused memory foam on top. And the mat is filled with medium-density foam to help cushion your ankles and knees. Namaste!

Aromatic Jar Candle Set

Aromatic Jar Candle Set

Aromatherapy is a key component of wellness and this variety pack of soy-blend candles is perfect for the senses. It includes Red Currant, Teak, St. Germain Lavender, Champaca, Minted Aloe, and Clean Crisp White. You can use them at home, work, or tuck one in your purse just in case you need an aromatic boost.