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Alternative Christmas Gift Guide for Wellbeing and Selfcare
Don’t know what to buy for your loved ones? They seem to already have loads of fabrics, sewing patterns, and tools? Here is my guide to the perfect present that bestows well-being on the recipient.
Alternative Gift #1 – Audible Subscription
Give the gift of reading on the go. There’s something about listening to a book that makes it a richer experience – I particularly loved Stephen Fry’s Mythos – a thoroughly excellent audiobook.
US Free Audible trial for 3 months
Start your UK Free 30 Day Audible Free Trial
Alternative Gift #2 – The Five Minute Journal
This simple but effective daily entry page journal makes it easier to practice the art of gratitude. In just five minutes a day, you learn how to focus on the good in your life. The practice of gratitude has been shown to consistently improve well being. I talked about it on my post Routines for Coping with Mental Health & Depression
The Five Minute Journal (US&Canada) –
Alternative Gift #3 – LSW Mind Cards
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year but it can also be stressful and these little cards can help to give you ways to keep calm so you can enjoy the season, stay positive and present. They are individually designed cards each with a tool or task to help you increase your wellbeing, boost your mood.
Alternative gift #4 – The 52 Lists Project
A journal prompt that lets you have the fun of writing lists to bring you joy. This is great for people who love writing lists. The cover is pretty with gold embossing.
The 52 Lists Project (US&Canada)
Alternative Gift #5 – Hydro Flask Water bottle
A reusable water bottle is a practical eco-friendly gift. Hydro flasks keep your beverages warm or cold without condensation for 12hrs+. Plus when you have a nicer bottle you enjoy drinking out of it!
Hydro Flask Water bottle (US&Canada)
Hydro Flask Water bottle (UK&EU)
Alternative Gift #6 – Leuchtturm1917 Dotted Hardcover Notebook
Perfect for people who love notebooks and bullet journaling – this Leuchtturm1917 Dotted Hardcover Notebook has excellent paper quality. This beast of a notebook survives my hectic life; being thrown into an overcrowded handbag and being used occasionally by my kids.
Leuchtturm1917 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (US&Canada)
Leuchtturm1917 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (UK&EU)
How do you feel about alternative gifts? Are there any that could be added to the list?
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