10+ Must-Have Gifts to Help Combat Stress
For moms, co-workers, and even the college student in your life who needs a little break.
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Stress isn't good for anyone. When you're juggling work deadlines, family obligations, holiday commitments, and everything else life throws your way (including a global pandemic), it's easy to feel like you're losing control of it all. But believe it or not, it doesn't have to remain this way. Finding smart products that can offer a sense of calm in your day is key to maintaining your overall wellbeing.
That's why we've rounded up a collection of the best stress-relief gifts available online now, from the latest version of Bose's popular noise canceling headphones to a relaxing essential oil diffuser. Scroll down for our picks if someone you know could use a bit more zen in their life.
Bring instant calm to your sleep routine with this weighted eye pillow boasting a soothing lavender scent.
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At the end of a hectic day, there's nothing like unwinding with an an essential oil diffuser. Instead of relying on the typical heating method, this one uses ultrasonic vibrations to help maintain the oil's quality as it's released into the air.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose's noise canceling headphones are popular for good reason. They're brilliant at minimizing noise and are perfect for everything, including listening to soothing tunes.
Once they start working with this clay that's packed with essential oils (choose from lavender, peppermint or orange), their stress is almost guaranteed to subside.
Don't fret if you can't seem to cure your insomnia. Consider getting some much-needed shut eye with this plush weighted blanket, which helps to boost your system's serotonin to allow for a good night's rest.
Sometimes all you need is a dab of the right aromatherapy oil to feel less anxiety. Consider this Down Time blend, including lavender, ylang ylang and cedarwood.
Parachute is known for their cozy bedding, but this bathrobe with two front pockets and a shawl collar is just as comfy.
Thanks to this luxe silk eye mask, she'll have a reason to turn in early.
Up her at-home spa game with this Gua Sha facial tool that's known to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Stimulating your scalp is one way to keep hair healthy, and this massager is a great (and relaxing) way to get the job done.
Make her shower experience just a bit more special with these scented tablets that come in sandalwood, Tahitian vanilla, and tobacco bay leaf.
If their body wash collection is in need of an upgrade, they'll be impressed by Aesop's cult-favorite geranium body cleanser.
Some people love nothing more than ending the day with a blissful bath. If this perfectly describes your gift recipient, you can't go wrong with this comforting lavender and aloe vera bath soak.
Along with having peppermint leaf extract for a cooling effect, this nourishing face mask smells just like chocolate chip mint ice cream. And as if that's enough, it's approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute's Beauty Lab.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
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