Give Them Peace: 21 Therapist-Recommended Self-Care Gifts to Give This Holiday Season

The truly wellness obsessed are likely familiar with most of the meditation, yoga, and workout apps out there. Open is a movement, mindfulness, and breathwork app that offers elevated aesthetics and classes offered by a wide variety of teachers. It is relatively new, too, so this may be the first they’ve heard of this app.

We could all use a little stress relief. The Ritual Stress Relief supplement uses a blend of ashwagandha, L-theanine, and saffron to regulate cortisol levels and promote a sense of calm. We especially appreciate that Ritual engages in third-party testing to ensure all its supplements are safe and aligned with the current heavy metals and microbes guidelines.

Let’s face it: We’ve all been hangry, and it is an unpleasant experience. Having some protein powder on hand makes for a quick snack that’ll keep you satiated. We like Truvani’s vegan protein powder — it is tasty and suitable for various food sensitivities. Read more about our experience with Truvani in our review of protein powders.

Relieve muscle tension with a soothing magnesium bath. These bath flakes are the perfect way to elevate an evening ritual, ease achy muscles, or take the edge off a rough day. If you want to up the relaxation, pair this with a glass of the Moon Juice Magnesi-Om.

This is perfect for the self-care novice who is consistently hard on themselves. Buddhist author and teacher Pema Chödrön is a wealth of wisdom. Her compassion cards are a great way to implement self-love daily. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to add to a daily routine. Simply pull a card in the morning and reflect on it for the rest of the day.

Awaken their inner child with a good coloring session. The Mindfulness Coloring Book is a national bestseller that conveniently fits in a pocket. Instead of going on social media while waiting for a meeting to begin, they can color and find a moment of relaxation. Don’t forget to get them some colored pencils, too.

Many new parents struggle with feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, leading them to skimp on their health and wellness habits. A subscription to Green Chef, the first organic meal kit, is a great way to eat well with minimal prep time and no extra trips to the grocery store. You can expect meals for any diet, including plant-based, gluten-free, Mediterranean, and keto. These meals focus heavily on lean proteins, veggies, and whole grains.

After a long night, a hot cup of coffee the next day is the perfect way to up the self-care game. The new parents in your life will be grateful you thought of this practical improvement to their mornings. You can brew anything from cold brew to espresso, making this an excellent contender to your local coffee shop habit. Nespresso has a pod recycling program to cut down on waste, and you can’t beat the convenience of having coffee ready within seconds.

We’re Not Really Strangers is a card game designed to deepen relationships. The game asks all sorts of vulnerable questions, inviting participants to admit to their insecurities or share the last time they surprised themselves. It is designed for folks 15 and up, so it is perfect for the teen in your life who has outgrown family board games and isn’t really into video games. They’ll love bringing this along to parties, offering a fun way to create memories with their friends.