41% of workers that experience stress say it causes a loss in their productivity levels. With multiple global challenges still affecting overall mental health, thoughtful gift ideas that can alleviate stress and lift mood can be a positive way to impact productivity levels and reduce the risk of burnout.
Employee wellbeing continues to remain high up on the agendas of employees and employers. This trend has emerged out of the challenges of the pandemic, and it’s becoming more of a priority rather than an afterthought. Stress can impact wellbeing to a point where it causes poor health and negatively impacts on productivity levels. The World Health Organization (WHO) say that national GDP decreases by 15% due to poor health – this is nearly twice the 8% hit to GDP that the pandemic has caused. WHO highlights the importance of both employees and employers prioritising health and wellbeing, which can lessen sickness rates and improve productivity.
We’ve handpicked a few gifting solutions* below to show how you can encourage your employees to take care of themselves and deal with stress in a healthy way. To see more creative merchandise ideas, visit our Eco Gifting Catalogue and get in touch with us at Hiya@MarkeCreative.com to find out more!
*Please note products are subject to availability and some may vary between EU and UK regions.
Growing is good for us
The number of people taking up gardening during the pandemic continues to grow. Given the increased time we spent indoors, many of us desire to be among nature more. Being in nature and practicing gardening has mental health benefits as it reduces stress and anxiety. Best of all, it’s beneficial for the environment as you’re giving something back to the planet!
GrowTree Collection
Give a tree back to the Earth with this gift collection that includes pine seeds. Choose from the following products: notebooks, dice, bookmarks and more! The tree will grow to approx. 30cm per year. Made in Europe.
Herb Pot
Grow your own herbs with this nifty little herb pot presented in a wooden case. Includes mint seeds.
Brain teasers and games to keep the mind occupied
Another trend that has emerged over the past few years is the return of classic brain teasers and games. Chess sets, playing cards and jigsaw puzzles are great tools to keep your mind occupied, also supporting memory and focus. Plus, they’re ideal for spending some quality time together with family and friends.
Wooden Box of Games
This sophisticated wooden box includes the following classic games: domino, chess, drafts and wooden sticks.
Recycled Paper Classic Playing Cards
Whether you want to play Poker, Blackjack, Solitaire or any other card game, you will have lots of fun with these recycled paper cards. It’s time to get your game face on and forget about your stresses for a while!
80pcs sublimation print puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles can help reset the brain, optimizing performance and instilling a sense of calm in the individual.
Fitness gear to stay healthy
Physical exercise is one of the main ways of staying healthy and keeping active. Our body and mind work in sync together so when we exercise, this has a positive effect on our brain, reducing stress and contributing towards a balanced lifestyle.
Home Gym Workout Set
Bring the gym to the comfort of your home with this 8-piece fitness set. The set includes an ab wheel (assembly required), jumping rope, 4 resistance bands, 8-shape bands and knee pad all of which are presented in 600D RPET pouch.
Health Bracelet
Tracking your activity can help you stay active and well. This 4.0 wireless low-energy health bracelet monitors your health by tracking how active you are. It includes sedentary reminder, blood pressure, heart rate, and incoming call and social media notifications.
Mood-boosting gifts
Never underestimate the simple pleasure of listening to your favourite tunes or indulging in some lavish hot chocolate to ease the worries of the day away.
Colour Changing Wireless Bamboo Speaker
Listen to your favourite tunes to boost your mood with this wireless 3W speaker made from natural bamboo. This innovative speaker featured an integrated mood light which lights up in 4 different modes, with a playing time of up to 3 hours and charging taking 2 hours.
Hot Chocolate Survival Box
Everybody loves a cup of smooth hot chocolate. This comforting box includes: x2 Mini Shortbreads, x1 Flow Bag of Mini Marshmallows and x1 Hot Chocolate Sachet.
Gifts to experience the great outdoors
Regular exposure to the great outdoors is important for your mental health – natural light can especially help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Spending time in nature also has proven to have positive benefits including improved attention and better mood, all of which contribute to a reduction in stress levels.
Impact AWARE™ RPET Picnic Blanket
Take this picnic blanket on an enjoyable picnic, a walking break or to a festival. It’s made with recycled polyester and is embedded with AWARE trade to validate the use of recycled material claims. Each blanket saves 16 litres of water and has reused 27 0.5L PET bottles. 2% of proceeds from every product sold will be donated to water.org, contributing towards the reduction of water scarcity worldwide.
Impact AWARE™ XL RPET Two Tone Cooler Bag with Cork Detail
Easily fit all your favourite on-the-go meals with this cooler bag, perfect for taking on a picnic with you to enjoy the great outdoors. The exterior is made with two tone 50% recycled polyester, lining is PEVA and stylish cork detail around the edge. The exterior is with AWARE™ tracer technology to validate the genuine use of recycled materials. Each bag saves 4.2 litres of water and has reused 7.1 0.5L PET bottles. 2% of proceeds of each product sold will be donated to Water.org.
Ukiyo Glass Hydration Tracking Bottle with Sleeve
This water bottle tracks your daily hydration goals so you can stay hydrated during your day. The lid displays a bigger water drop each time you refill and twist the collar you can track the number of bottles you drink. Capacity: 600ml.
Mindfulness aids to practice being present
Research has proven that mindfulness can be an effective way of reducing stress. When we are mindful, we lower our stress response throughout the body. Mindfulness has a positive impact on two different stress pathways in the brain, changing brain structures and activities linked to attention and the regulation of emotions.
Bullet Journal
This bullet journal is ideal for getting your thoughts down and setting goals. Writing is known for allowing us to process and place our thoughts in order, enabling us to free our brains of some of the noise! This bullet journal contains 50 sheets of white 80gsm dotted grid paper, both sides 1 colour with a glass laminated hardback cover.
Ideas for how you can use bullet journals: tracking medication, creating a self-care plan, tracking physical health, and setting goals and achievements.
Adult Colouring Book
The repetitive action of colouring has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, helping us to relax. This adult colouring book contains 20 sheets of white paper and features a gloss laminated card draw-leaf cover, with 10 designs to colour in.
Cork Yoga Mat
Yoga is a calming way to practice mindfulness and focus on the present. This yoga mat is made of cork, giving a natural looking mat for a healthy workout.
Scented Candle
The warmth and cosiness from this scented candle will alleviate stress. The subtle aroma of jasmine will help you relax after a long day.
Self-care tools to encourage taking time out
In such a busy, fast-paced world, it can be easy to forget to take some time out for ourselves. When this happens, stress can take over, overwhelming us. The simple act of practicing self-care and spending some time on yourself can boost your mood and help you relax, reducing the burden of stress.
The Little Brown Tube Mental Health Kit
This mental wellbeing kit in a cardboard tube will relax anyone thanks to its sleep balm, sleep mask, roll on pulse point and natural relaxing foam bath.
Fragranced Bath Salts in a Pouch (175g)
A relaxing bath is a soothing way to wind down after a stressful day. These fragrance bath salts will help do just that. All the bath slats are made from natural ingredients and paraben free formula, presented in a natural coloured window pouch. The following fragrances are available: yellow/cedar & patchouli, pink/floral fantasy, green/island dreams, orange/grapefruit & mandarin, blue/ocean and purple/lavender.
The Little Brown Tube Me Time Relaxing Kit
This handly little kit encourages you to take time out for yourself and relax. It’s presented in a cardboard tube that includes a sleep balm, sleep mask and a natural bath bomb.