Are you looking for a present for yourself or for someone who could use a little boost in life? Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a friend? Something that also helps with personal growth? I know gift giving can be really hard and stressful, but you don’t have to look any further here are 11 simple and sweet self-development Christmas presents:
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1. For the booklovers – Books
When you have a bookworm amongst your friends, or you are one yourself you can call yourself lucky. You can’t do wrong with a new book. And there are plenty of amazing self-development books out there.
Usually, we make a wish list before Christmas, so no one buys things double. Make a list of optional books and show your bookworm friend, which ones you might buy to keep a little suspense. If you want the present to be a complete surprise take a peek into his/her private library.
Here are my favorite/ most wanted self-development books for 2020:
Be careful not to buy double. Keep the receipt in case you don’t check beforehand, which books your bookworm friend already has. Sometimes even I don’t know which books I already got that’s how many books I have at home.
2. For the movie lovers – An inspirational movie
I know not everyone likes reading. No worries there are plenty of movies out there that make you feel really motivated after watching them. You could also get them a Netflix or Amazon subscription. If your friends/ family don’t like reading here are my recommended inspirational movies.
3. For the always busy – An Audible Membership
Your friends never have time to sit down and read or watch a movie? In that case, you can’t do wrong with an audible membership. Audible offers thousands of audiobooks with a wide variety. Perfect for people who want to listen to something inspirational while doing the dishes or while driving to work.
4. For the active- Sports Equipment
You have wanted to start living healthier for a while? Ask for sports equipment. It’s a bit dangerous to buy sports equipment, especially for female friends unless you know exactly that they want it. If you get the wrong stuff the conversation might go like this:
- Here Love.
- Oh, what’s that. Oh my god, weights? Did I get that fat?
- No honey just for your health. You wanted to work out.
- OMG you say I got fat.
Well, maybe that’s exaggerated. What I am saying is just be careful. You know them the best.
5. For the always stressed – A Self-Care Package
Do you have a friend who is always stressed? Someone who is always working really hard? In that case a self-care package might be just the thing. Some things a decent self-care pack might include:
- Candles
- Face Masks
- Tea / Coffee
- Hand cream / Foot Cream
- Massage Oil
- Wool Socks
- Hair Ban
- Bath Bombs
- Eye Masks
- Snacks
- Perfume
- Lip Balm
- Body Scrubs
- Soaps
- Body Butter
- Essential Oils and a Diffuser
- Cozy Blanket
- Bath Robe
There are many DIY options for the above-mentioned ideas. Check out Country Hill Cottage for some DIYs.
6. For the confused – A journal
I have been journaling since 2012. It’s always funny rereading events from the past. Journals are also an amazing tool to organize your thoughts, plan your future, scribble down ideas. Basically, you can use your journal for whatever you need. You can use it for recipes, to plan activities. I think one can never go wrong with a journal unless that person is more into tech and apps in which case you can buy a journal app.
I like ring notebooks because they are easy to fold, but you can buy whatever notebook you think looks nice.
7. For the sleepy heads – A Sunrise Alarm Clock
We all know getting up on time makes us more productive. But the bed is just so comfortable, especially during winter. If you want to be woken softly without getting a heart attack in the morning a sunrise alarm clock might be just the thing for you.
8. For the dreamers and achievers – A goal planner
Do you have a goal in your life? If not it’s time to make one! A good way to plan your goals and how to achieve them is a goal planner. There are many incredibly cute goal planners out there. Check out the ones I wish I had:
9. For the curious and open-minded – a New Hobby box
Have you ever thought about gifting a new hobby? There are plenty of hobbies out there to try. If you know your friends or family are curious why not gift them with a new hobby? You can pack a little gift box with tools necessary for the new hobby.
Like a Yoga Box with:
- Yoga Mat
- Yoga Pants
- Elastic Band
Or a Watercolor box with:
- paintbrushes
- paint
- watercolor paper
There are so many varieties for this gift. Think about what your friends might like to try and adapt. You can also buy courses and classes.
10. A gift for the learners – An online course
Do you know your friend started a new blog? Maybe there is a course for beginner bloggers. Does your friend try to learn a language? You can gift a private tutor class.
Think about what that person might need and gift a course!
11. A gift for the adventurous – An Experience
Your friend has never been to a concert? Or you know she/ he always wanted to try out surfing? Give the gift of a new experience. I remember a few years ago I invited my sister to a musical. It was a great experience we made together!
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Love from Germany,
Julia and Carina
