36 Gifts For Your Friend Who Is Feeling Overwhelmed
A "Wreck This Journal" that'll encourage them to get more in touch with their artistic side, great if they've always been intimidated by trying to fill out the blank pages of boring old regular journals.
A Buddha Board for anyone who loves making art but doesn't enjoy needing to clean up a plethora of paint, markers, paper, etc. This beauty will help them zen out, get in touch with their creative side, and have essentially nothing to tidy up after they're done.
A Spooky Cutie stress relief coloring book from Coco Wyo (a TikTok famous brand known for creating the most adorable coloring books) featuring big, easy-to-color pictures they'll take one look at and want to scream, "THIS IS SO ADORABLE!!!!!" I'm giving everyone permission to crack this open and pretend it's nearly cozy szn even if summer has *just* made its debut.
And some colored pencils with multi-colored tips to transform any boring coloring sesh into something straight out of their wildest dreams. I hope their imagination is ready to put these babies to work!
An inflatable couch that'll convince them to actually go out once in a while, since they'll be able to take the comfort of your couch with them — they can plop this bad boy in the middle of the beach, a park, or their own backyard for a cozy, relaxing, good time. They won't even need a pump to blow it up (just trap some air inside it) and it can hold up to 440 pounds, in case the entire squad wants to pile in and snug under the stars.
A light-up flying orb to make them feel like David Blaine whenever they break it out for a mental break from doom-scrolling. It's basically a fidget spinner for tech fiends — it has built-in lighting, a boomerang effect, and can be thrown at a variety of angles and speeds!
A tiny bookshelf that'll quickly become their favorite way to de-stress after a long work day — they can shake it to send the teeny books flying, then (after a restorative deep breath) put them back on the shelf. My apologies to their rage room membership, this might just be the solution they need.
A hydrating gummy bear–flavored Laneige lip mask to keep their lips nice 'n' soft (and encourage them not to pick at their pout when they're stressed). You've absolutely seen it pop up while deep in a TikTok scroll — we promise it'll live up to the hype.
A selfie-worthy carbonated clay mask that detoxifies and exfoliates blackheads along with other skin impurities while it bubbles up and looks downright hilarious.
A plush blanket reviewers swear is *just like* Barefoot Dreams but will cost less than $30 instead of close to $130! Is there anything better than turning your AC all the way down and wrapping yourself in a soft, new blankey? I think not.
An embroidery kit for beginners that won't test their patience but'll provide them with a happy distraction and a pretty piece of art at the end of it all!
Monday Haircare Dry Shampoo just smells so darn good! It features the scent of gardenias, a built-in keratin treatment (see ya, frizz), and an aesthetically pleasing pale pink bottle they'll want to display on the bathroom counter. It'll also keep their locks looking fabulous even when they haven't found a spare moment to indulge in an 'everything shower.'
A shampoo scalp massager so even if they only have the time and energy for a quick rinse, they'll still be able to indulge in a relaxing scalp massage. Aside from those feel-good tingles this lovely product will deliver, it is also said to help stimulate hair growth!
A Java Sok to keep their drink chilled, perfect for anyone who is sick and tired of drinking watered-down iced coffee. They can't help it that they had a very busy morning fielding emails — and their beverage shouldn't have to pay the price!
A NeeDoh "Dream Drop," that'll be perfect for anyone looking to relieve some pent-up anxiety without leaving their desk (Too many tabs open both literally and figuratively!) This lil' squish block is super satisfying to play with and reviewers love that it isn't sticky (no gross debris to try to clean off).
A "Liquipen" for anyone who grew up with a lava lamp but knows setting one up at their desk probably isn't *ideal*. Watching the little blobs float up and down will ease their mind and give them a chance to regroup before diving back into a project.
A heated eye massager complete with five different massage modes and Bluetooth music so they can fully indulge and relax while relieving pain from eye strain and headaches. Tell your bestie to pop on that Lo-Fi playlist they've been reserving for a moment of calm, turn on this gadget, and breaaaathe.
An activity book that has been specifically designed for the writer to destroy once they've finished it — they'll get the chance to dig deep into their past, present, and future without any pressure to commit to daily journaling.
A luggage drink caddy to attach to their wheeled luggage — it'll become their saving grace when traveling during the busiest times of year. They can use it to hold their Starbies, phone, ID, etc and prevent them from fumbling around for all those items while heading to the gate at the airport.
A magnetic meal planner that'll ideally take the stress right out of trying to figure out what on earth to eat this week. And they can use the shopping list as they finish up staple items — no more realizing they're out of flour when they had their heart set on baking cookies.
And a two-pack of undated planners that'll look cute on their desk while also providing the perfect space to note that they need to plan their cat's birthday party, text their mom about their date from last night, and pick up some coffee beans.
An adorable Echo Pop speaker they can use to pump their favorite playlist into any room (immediate mood booster!) and ask Alexa to help them make a to-do list at any given time.
A copy of The Big Activity Book for Anxious People, perfect for distracting their brain for a while and forcing them to change their mindset by living in the moment. Definitely a great option to have in anyone's anxiety fighting tool kit.
A honey lavender tea complete with a comforting lil' note on the tea bag to help ease their mind as they sip and enjoy that warm cozy feeling you can only get from a fresh cup of tea.
Plus, an aesthetic bear–covered mug that'll be the cutest one in their cabinet and simply make them smile whenever they reach for it. It's microwave-safe and likely to become as cherished as the plush teddy they don't admit to still snuggling with every night.
A pack of six aromatherapy shower steamers they can add into their morning or nightly rinse to transform a typically quick chore into a spa-like experience. It comes with lavender, eucalyptus, vanilla, watermelon, grapefruit, or peppermint scents they're sure to enjoy.
A sunrise alarm clock to wake them up so pleasantly they'll forget that they're supposed to be cranky about heading off to work. Maybe, just maybe, they'll feel like the rising baby sun from Teletubbies instead. Who knows!
A waterproof Kindle for any lit lover whose main goal at all times is to plow through a *ton* of books on their TBR list — this will ensure they can have *tons* of books at their fingertips at all times. Not to mention, they can safely read it by the pool or at the beach.
Or a subscription to Book of the Month because there are few things as soothing to a bibliophile as cracking open a hardcover book while kicking back in the sunshine. They also offer audiobooks if that's more their speed!
A colorful pin that'll help take the guesswork over what they should order for dinner — no more endless debating while hungrily scrolling through the Seamless app.
A huggable knot pillow unlike anything they've probably seen before — it was designed to delight the senses and help stress dissipate. It'll also just look super cute as decor in their home!
An ever-popular Instant Pot with so many uses they'll need to take a deep breath before deciding what to make with it first. It'll make whipping up dinner so much easier.
A portable lock box designed to be secured around two beach chairs, so they can stow their wallet/phone/keys away safely and enjoy a long swim without constantly having to poke their head up to check that their items are still there.
A plush bath pillow, so they can happily lounge and read the ACOTAR novel they've been dying to crack open from cover to cover comfortably (and away from prying eyes, hehehe).
And a Renpho percussion massager — a must-have if they're forever complaining about the knots in their back and wishing they could take a daily trip to the spa.
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