9 Best Stress Relief Gifts for Women

These are trying times. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, family member, or yourself, I hope you enjoy these tried and true Stress Relief Gifts for Women to help reduce anxiety and increase well-being.

The upcoming holidays seem especially appropriate for focusing on stress management, although these items are also pretty great for the rest of the year, too. While you don’t necessarily need to buy things to help manage stress better, these items all make that task easier. And, in the crazy world we live in now, who couldn’t use some better stress management?

So, if you’re shopping for a loved one or just want to get a treat for yourself, then check out this list.

Stress Relief Gifts for Women

1. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes

Magnesium flakes are an upgraded version of epson salts. The flakes dissolve in seconds in warm water and help improve blood levels of magnesium which can help muscles relax and promote feelings of relaxation. Learn more about how magnesium can help with anxiety. 

2. Recycled Paper Journal

There is science that shows that keeping a journal is helpful for managing stress and improving happiness. It’s such a simple practice, even taking a few minutes to write down 5 things you’re grateful for can make a big difference in your overall mental state.

3. Turmeric Ginger Herbal Tea

Well, there’s not much more comforting than sitting down with a hot cup of tea. This herbal tea blend has the benefit of being anti-inflammatory, too. The Rishi Tea brand gets bonus points because it’s organic and fair-trade.

4. Ultrasonic Real Bamboo Diffuser

This bamboo diffuser is not just pretty, and it has some great features like a timer and colored optional lights. For true relaxation, try scents like lavender or cinnamon. For stress-related or tension headaches, try diffusing peppermint oil.

5. Hot Pain Relief Wrap

Stress can cause tight muscles, especially in the shoulder and neck region. This microwavable clay hot pack can be used again and again to provide warming comfort to tense muscles.

6. Shiatsu Pillow Massager with Heat 

This portable massing pillow has shiatsu balls that rotate with or without heat. It’s cheaper and more convenient than going for a real massage, but it does the trick for stressed neck and back muscles.

The massager is on a 20-minute cycle, too, so it’s a good excuse to try meditating or just sitting quietly during that time.

7. Apple Noise Cancelling Headphones

If you have sensitivity to noise especially when you’re trying to concentrate, then these noise-cancelling headphones can really help! These headphones are also great for listening to any of the podcasts on my list of the best health podcasts for women.

8. Mary Ruth’s Valerian Root Liquid Extract

You most definitely need to do your own research and/or ideally talk with your healthcare professional before taking a new supplement, but I have personally found valerian root to be very effective when I can’t sleep.

In fact, if I know I’m going to have a restless night because I’m worried about something happening the next day, I’ll take two of these capsules an hour before bedtime, and I end up sleeping very well.

9. Flameless Candles with Remote

Candles and firelight is part of our evolutionary biology. Now that the days are shorter, it’s natural and calming to have dimmer lighting in the evening. I highly recommend eating dinner by flameless candlelight or having them around the house for winter evenings. The flickering looks real and is so warm and cozy.

Happy shopping! I hope you found some unique items on this list, and of course I hope they help with your relaxation and stress relief.

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