Are you having trouble deciding what holiday gifts to buy people this year? It is not surprising. First of all, you may have lost touch with people due to keeping your distance because of COVID-19. Second, many people aren’t doing the same things they used to due to staying home, which makes gift-giving more challenging. 

One thing is for sure, it’s hard to imagine everyone on your holiday list couldn’t use more support with reducing their stress level. 

That’s why I made your life easier by selecting this gift guide to help your loved ones stress less. Show them your thinking of them. Ditch the cheeseboard you have in your shopping cart and give them the gift of less stress. 

Give them something they didn’t realize they needed. Make their life a little easier during these challenging times. Give the gift of less stress this holiday season because we all need it now more than ever.

Holiday Gifts For Stress Relief 

1. The Weighted Blanket:

Weighted blankets can be beneficial for reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality, and much more. Weighted blankets provide gentle pressure to reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. Instead, the blanket helps your body release calming hormones such as oxytocin, melatonin, and serotonin. 

When combined, these chemicals relax the body and reduce stress. The gentle pressure of the weighted blanket provides a sense of security, slows your heart rate, and can even lower your blood pressure. All this from a blanket! People are raving about weighted blankets as they’re quickly becoming a staple item to sleep better and reduce stress.

The All Season Weighted Blanket. Including a bamboo cooling side for sweaty sleepers

Customer Review: “It is very comforting and helps me sleep better. It does make getting up harder.”

Custom Cotton Mosaic Weighted Blanket to Match Their Style with 12 different patterns

Customer Review: “It is very comforting and helps me sleep better. It does make getting up harder.”

2. Humorous Epsom Bath Salt, Christmas Gift, Bitch Relax

A little humor goes a long way when stress is high. Bath salts can help relax muscles and soothe achy joints. After a long day of pushing the body to its limit, bath salts can feel very rewarding. Taking a bath to relax is underrated. Throw your favorite feel-good movie on your computer or phone, play some soothing songs, or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

Gift yourself some bath salts or your loved ones to melt your stress away. These particular bath salts have the added benefit of being funny. In other words, bitch relax (love it!).

3. Bedphones Sleep Headphones

Headphones so comfortable you can wear them to bed. These headphones are ultra-small and covered in soft foam, Bedphones’ patented on-ear design lies flat on your pillow. Fall asleep comfortably to your favorite soothing music, podcast, or block out the snoring of your loud partner with a relaxing white noise app. 

Customers Review:

“I have searched for and tried many different wireless earbuds and nothing was comfortable, as I am a side sleeper. I am so thrilled to have Bedphones now and am sleeping soundly and comfortably through the night. The sound is great and I cant tell that I have anything on due to the comfort. I pair these with the calm app and sleep like a baby. These are so worth the money and I highly recommend!”

“Since receiving my bed phones and loading the perfect sleep music to my phone I’ve enjoyed the BEST sleep. My husband snores, and while the bed phones do not completely drown the noise out, it seems to just blend into the music. I am no longer being abruptly jerked out of sleep due to the noise coming from the other side of our bed. Thank you, Moonbow, for a product that has made it possible for me to have a good night’s sleep and which may have saved my husband’s life!”

Poor Reviews: 

“After about a year the battery life deteriorated. Works only about 7 hours – not a full night’s sleep.”

“I am concerned they may come off too easily”

4. Linen and Pillow Spray

These have been my favorite go-to for years to help me power down and sleep like a baby. Once you spray your pillow with soothing scents it triggers your mind and body to relax. 

Marpac Yogasleep | Premium Aromatherapy Linen and Pillow Spray Natural Essential Oil Blend for Sleep and Relaxation

Pillow Potion- Lavender Mist

Spritz on pillows & bed linens for a deep feeling of relaxation & a comforting, peaceful night’s sleep. This spray included essential oils which help naturally help you fall asleep.

Customer Review: WOW! My bedroom is a spa. To say this smells phenomenal is an understatement. The scent isn’t to heavy or intense and it doesn’t leave any residue on my sheets and silk pillowcase. It lasts a long time and really makes my whole bedroom smell so nice.

Pillow Spray/mist, Sleepy Head 100% Natural with Lavender, Frankincense and Chamomile 

Calming lavender has been blended with soothing chamomile and frankincense- a powerful combination to de-stress and unwind.

Customer Review: Could not be happier. Smells amazing and just about to order another one – the bigger size! I have fallen in love. Thank you so much! Super fast delivery too, packaged beautifully. Very very happy.

5. Give Em’ All the Self-Care They Need with a Self-care Gift Box

These gift boxes included essential self-care and pampering items sure to relax even the biggest worrier. Show them they are loved with items such as body oil, candles, french green clay face mask, bath salts, lip products, sweet treats, bath bombs, hair masks, hand & feet masks, jewelry, fragrances, serums, facial wipes, sprays, essential oils, body scrubs, and more.

Natural Spa Box Self Care Kit Gift 

Customer Review: “Beautiful gift set bought for a friend’s birthday since we couldn’t see her during quarantine. She loved every product and appreciated the at home spa day.”

Self Care Christmas Mystery Box 

Customer Review: “Purchased 2 Regular-sized Christmas Mystery boxes. And I definitely enjoyed opening them. Enjoyed the variety and can’t wait to gift them for Christmas to loved ones. I’m sure they’ll love it!”

Mental Health Self Care Package for Her – Self Care Box For Women Stress Relief Gift 

Customer Review: “I purchased the mental health self-care box for our daycare provider and couldn’t have been happier with how it turned out! The turn around time was excellent, the box is super cute and the items are quality. I will definitely be ordering again!”

6. Sound Machine

Holiday gifts are extra special when they improve someones life. Give the gift of sound for a night of better sleep and relaxation. White noise promotes relaxation before sleep by providing a constant, soothing sound. Stop your thoughts from circling in your head and allow your mind and body to relax.

Sound machines are also helpful for those who have a snoring partner or a noisy neighborhood. Help your loved one hit the pillow with confidence knowing their sound machine will gently drift them off to sleep with no distractions.

DUET WHITE NOISE MACHINE WITH NIGHT LIGHT AND WIRELESS SPEAKER

Featuring 30 sound options including white noise, pink noise, brown noise, fan sounds, nature sounds, and 8 lullaby tracks. Stream your favorite sleep soundtrack, podcast, or music from your smartphone directly to the Duet speaker wirelessly.

Dohm Classic Sound Machine

Customer Review: A peaceful sleep at last Review by Sherri R. on 18 Jul 2020review stating A peaceful sleep at last. This is the 2nd Dohm I have purchased. My boyfriend fell in love with mine, so I bought him one for his birthday. So much better than those other sleep noise machines. Really blocks out noise…”

GO™ TRAVEL SOUND MACHINE The Yogasleep GO provides great sleep anywhere with features designed for travelers. 

Customer Review: “The size of this machine is perfect for traveling. There are a number of sound selections to choose from but we prefer the standard sound. Its got a great volume and holds a good charge, even worked for a weekend camping trip”

7. Himalayan Salt Rock Lamp

A Himalayan salt rock lamp acts as natural sources of light and provides a relaxing amber glow. They provide some incredible benefits, such as helping allergies, breathing, reduce stress, and can help you sleep.

It’s the perfect gift for anyone who needs more tranquility and good vibes in their life!

Holiday Gifts To Reduce Stress

Holiday gifts that help reduce stress will let your loved ones know you understand their challenges. They will feel taken care of, appreciated, and loved. Don’t just give a gift to, well, give a gift. Give holiday gifts that are a game-changer for those you love. Give a gift that keeps on giving this holiday season!

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