“Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life, including you.”
–Kelly Rudolph, NLP Practitioner and Life coach.
Self-care should be a priority all year round. Encouraging your employees to take time out to look after themselves and sending a gesture of goodwill to your loyal customers is now more important than ever. And it’s one thing to tell people you appreciate them and care about their wellbeing but how can you actually show them?
Our thoughtful range of gifts give you plenty of room for creativity and offer flexibility to your needs as they can be customised with your logo or message. Whether it’s individual gifts or self-care packages, here are some of our ideas on how your brand can reach out your customers and employees by encouraging self-care:
Candles
Fragranced candle
Why are candles so calming? Well, there’s science behind it. When you look at the low light a candle gives off, the image is sent to your brain for processing. And because of how we think about candlelight, our body can relax. We all know how the flame from a candle can soothe us. Not only does it reduce stress, it allows us to be still and return to the present moment. This means it’s a great tool for meditation. Scented candles awaken another one of our senses , smell, and pleasant aromas (such as vanilla) that our mind associates with keeping calm, make things extra relaxing.
Journals
A5 notebook with antibacterial coating, PP cover and 80 lined recycled paper pages.
Writing down your goals, ideas, thoughts, feelings, or things that you’re grateful for is a useful way of practicing self-care. According to this article from the Huffington Post, it can develop your IQ, emotional intelligence and boost your memory. It can also be an act of self-discipline and help with developing a routine as you’re training yourself to write down every day or so often. Not only can it improve your creativity, writing can also be “ a route to healing” as it releases stress.
Games
Recycled paper classic cards in a paper box
Games are a fun way to spend the extra time we have indoors. You can play classic card games with the kids while on a break from homeschooling or challenge your housemates to a game when on a break from work. Playing cards can keep your mind sharp and active. Plus, they’re a fun way of breaking up screen time!
Plants
3 clay terracotta pots with 3 different seeds of the following herbs: mint, parsley, and basil.
Plants have power and green is good for the mind. Studies prove this. Sales in houseplants have been experiencing a boom for quite some time due to the fact they improve mental and physical health. Hobbies like gardening can reduce stress and help boost your mood.
Water bottles and coffee tumblers
Classic RPET drinking bottle
It’s time to drink some water. Staying hydrated is so important and it should be one of our daily priorities. When life gets busy, we can all forget to drink water from time to time. But water is vital for human beings. If you’re dehydrated, you’re more likely to suffer from headaches and you open yourself up to health risks. Sipping on some ice-cold water rehydrates and refreshes you, bringing you back to reality and allowing you to stop and just breathe for a moment, or two. The same goes for coffee or tea – sometimes you just need a break. And nothing’s more comforting than a cuppa!
Sports bottle
Cork coffee mug
Bamboo tumbler
Tech detox aids
Pause your phone safe with locking code system and output to charge your phone
Too much screen time is bad for our health. From blurred vision to headaches, it’s always important to take breaks to avoid eyestrain. There’s also the social media trap you can fall into – endless scrolling – sometimes so much so that you can’t stop. And this can cause more harm than good as it can affect your mood. Stepping away from your phone or laptop and taking breaks is important, especially as we’re spending more time online.
Speakers
Bamboo colour changing light speaker
Music is universal. It has the power to move us. The power to make us feel happy, inspired, and motivated. It can be great to use alongside exercise workouts. It can be a distraction from unwelcome, negative thoughts that could otherwise cause emotional stress.
Yoga Equipment
Yoga Mat made from Recycled Flip-flops
Yoga and mindfulness go hand in hand. Mindfulness is a key component of practicing self-care. It allows us to appreciate the present moment, enabling you to live a fuller life. The health benefits of yoga have been shared for many years and more people are engaging themselves in the practice. Your strength and balance will improve with time and it’s wonderful for relieving the stresses of everyday life. All you need is a mat and you’re good to go!
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