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Happy November! As I write this, I am listening to holiday music to put me in a better, happier mood. It is has been one hell of a day and I am trying to calm down and not make rash decisions based on it. I get stressed out pretty quickly and many would say it is because of the littlest things. What people don’t realize is that there are always larger things that drive me crazy and get my anxiety high. Most will never know because of how I try and deal with it all. Here are my top 3-holiday gift ideas for those who are highly stressed and anxious.
#1 – Coloring Books
When I had my mental meltdown, I received coloring books and pencils for Christmas. I had been wanting them for a while but I wasn’t going to buy them…why would I do that? Someone was actually listening and I received The Calm Coloring Book listed below. Everyone deals with stress differently – some prefer flowers, others prefer swearing (I am not going to lie, that was my focus when I first started looking). Some of these books are super inexpensive too! The last time I checked – the Calm Coloring book was $2.00 – all of the below are less than $10.00 each!
I colored a couple of pages shortly after the holiday that year but then put the book away until just recently! I find that coloring brings out emotions and I have posted some of my ‘art’ for all to ponder. As you can see, this is my favorite way (besides playing bingo haha) to relax.
Color and Draw Products at Crayola
#2 – Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Body Lotion & Bath Foam
Several years ago I found this amazing scent at Bath and Body Works. Oh – my – goodness I just loved this so much and when it was all gone I could no longer find it. Then last year, it was back! I am not a huge lavender fan but this particular combination with vanilla helps to put my mind at ease and fall asleep faster. I love the scent and after a shower at night, I put this lotion on before I go to bed. It is seriously the best scent ever! I found this combination on Amazon so if Bath and Body Works ever decides to discontinue for a long period of time again, then hopefully it will still be available online! They also have various other ‘Sleep’ Aromatherapy combinations! They are all over Amazon!
#3 – Aromatherapy Healing Neck and Shoulder Wrap
My third and final holiday gift idea…yes, I also received one of these for Christmas that same year. To say I was stressed out is an understatement. I had the one with handles already but the one that looks like it belongs on an airplane is more concentrated for the neck. The wrap with handles can be used in various areas.
Stress builds up tension. I have neck issues and lower back issues and when I am full of stress and anxiety, these areas suffer. Using these wraps are the perfect way to de-stress and relax muscles. The bonus is that they are microwaveable and have great relaxing scents. I still use both of mine, usually when my neck is stiff or in nagging pain-too often really!
Bonus – Music
Music also helps relieve stress and anxiety, whether it be angry, soft, or joyous there is always meaning. Check out my first blog post about Moodful Music, which includes a playlist that can be listened to on There you have it – my top 3-holiday gift ideas for those stressed and anxious. If you have friends or family going through hard times, whether you actually see it or not (strong people like to hide true feelings and then explode later), these 3 gifts could help them in ways you will never realize! We all have bad days but some more than others. Let’s give the gift of relaxation!
all the best, *judean*
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39 Comments
Great ideas to help promote calm and relaxation! Coloring is very helpful for me when I can’t stop focusing on something that is causing me anxiety. It takes my mind off of it and allows me to put all my focus into something else without really thinking. I love the “Sleep” scent that Bath & Body Works has. I have it in the pillow spray, as well as the foaming hand soap. I think I need to get a my hands on one of those aromatherapy neck wraps, especially since it is lavender scented!
These are such lovely ideas.
Colouring is so good for mindfulness. Very therapeutic x
Very therapeutic – I agree whole-heartedly!
Coloring books and puzzles!! We have both at work…to reduce stress 🙂
Great idea – to have them at work! Like in a breakroom or do you mean individual employees?
Wonderful. I have a couple of REALLY anxious kids. They both LOVE to color!
Great suggestions! I love coloring. It’s such a relaxing and fun activity.
Isn’t it amazing what a little coloring can do for the soul?
For sure!
These are great gifts! We love coloring in this house!
I’ma huge believer in colouring books. I get stressed out easily too and pulling out one of my swear word-themed colouring books and working away calms me so much!
It feels better when you are coloring the words instead of saying them 🙂
The Aromatherapy wrap sounds wonderful! I may need to get one of those.
I love to color…great ideas!
Any gift to relieve stress and anxiety is always a good one! These are some nice suggestions… maybe add a bottle of wine to the list. Just kidding…maybe not 🙂
Wine is great for gifts for sure!
Wonderful list of gifts! Thanks for sharing!
That Aromatherapy sounds nice! I like the idea of relaxing during the holidays.
I also love to color, and recently I’ve discovered decorating cookies is even more fun than coloring because I get to eat my pretty design when I’m finished. Lol
I also really appreciate the coloring book with the swear words in it. My kind of stress relief.
I love baking during the holidays but not decorating the cookies – that seems too time-consuming for me! It is strange because coloring takes time too…but I have more control with colored pencils!
I may need to try that aromatherapy sleep lotion.
This is a great list but I did not see wine! LOL Seriously, the Bath and Body Works would be my go to!
Shocker – I am not a wine person but I do like a good craft beer – all too often!
Great suggestions! I live my neck wrap!
I have two out of three items you mentioned I just need that neck wrap then I’m good to go! Thank you.
Love these ideas! Anything to relax is always a welcomed gift!
Great gifts.. coloring is a wonderful way to help reduce stress and I love B&BW sleep and stress bath sets, everyone would love e these!
These are all amazing gifts!
These are really cool ideas and I think it’s something I’m going to share with my husband!
For sure!
Great gift ideas! Who doesn’t love receiving something from Bath & Body Works.
I am obsessed with adult coloring!! Such a useful (and calming) gift.
I love the Bath and Body Works gift set idea, I would label it Sleep in Heavenly Peace for the holidays.
Love it! I may need to steal that 🙂
Gifts of relaxation are the best!
Thanks for the ideas! I’ve been slowly preparing for Christmas and it’s starting to stress me out but you’ve given me some light 🙂
While you are shopping, you can get your own to de-stress 🙂
I really need this Aromatherapy Healing Neck and Shoulder Wrap!
This is such a great list!
Love it! Great idea to give the gift of relaxation!