You probably know some seriously stressed-out people (friends, family members, coworkers, maybe yourself) who could use something other than a quick pick-me-up. And you’re racking your brain for stress relieving gift ideas, but maybe the only things that come to mind right now are those that provide an immediate but short-lived emotional high. After all, when you’re physically starving, what do you usually go for? Probably not the kale (if that ever sounds good). So, it’s totally natural that you might be leaning toward gifts that provide an immediate mood boost. But while good-quality chocolate, tasteful flower bouquets, and gift cards (“consumer therapy”) are rarely unwelcome, if you’re looking for something with more long-term stress-relieving benefits, check out the gift ideas listed in this article. Table of Contents 18 Stress Relief GiftsFunny Stress Relief Gifts1. Monkey Noodles — 5 Pack of Stretchy String Fidgets2. Desktop Punching Ball3. “Let That Shit Go” Meditating Yoga Sloth Mug4. Yoga Joes — Green Army Men Toys5. Squishy Eye-Popping Frog6. Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring BookStress Relief Gifts for Him7. The Original Buddha Board: Relaxing Water Drawing8. TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller9. JOEYANK Fidget Cube / Infinity Cube10. Scalp Massager (20 Heads)11. ASUTRA “Mist Your Mood” Aromatherapy Mist12. Relaxation Mini Waterfall FeatureStress Relief Gifts for Her13. Zen Premium Anxiety and Stress Relief Supplement14. Yoga: The Top 100 Best Yoga Poses15. Yogi Tea — Kava Stress Relief16. Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief: Body Wash and Foam Bath17. Sharper Image Microwavable Aromatherapy Neck and Shoulder Wrap18. The Mindfulness Journal: Daily Practices, Writing Prompts, and Reflections for Living in the Present Moment
18 Stress Relief Gifts
Read on to learn about our list of thoughtful gifts for stressed out people. And if you number among them, pick one or more up for yourself.
Funny Stress Relief Gifts
For those who like some humor mixed in with their stress-relief remedies, check out these fun gift ideas.
1. Monkey Noodles — 5 Pack of Stretchy String Fidgets
Check the latest price==> These sensory toys are BPA/Phthalate/Latex-free and each one stretches from 10 inches to 8 feet. If you feel the need to stretch something (but you’re paranoid about those stretchy exercise bands snapping on you, because who isn’t?), try one of these — or a few at a time.
2. Desktop Punching Ball
Check the latest price==> When you just need to punch something (but would rather avoid the consequences of punching someone), this provides a safe and satisfying outlet for that frustration. If it helps, write words on the punching ball that remind you of things you want to punch right out of your life.
3. “Let That Shit Go” Meditating Yoga Sloth Mug
Check the latest price==> It holds 11 ounces of soothing tea or whatever drink helps calm your stressed-out friend. There are other mug options to help stressed-out folks rediscover their chill and sassy center, but this sloth is killing it at yoga.
4. Yoga Joes — Green Army Men Toys
Check the latest price==> These little green zen warriors are more into peace and personal growth than fighting and shooting their plastic enemies. They do all the poses, so you can follow along or just let the sight of them remind you to chill.
5. Squishy Eye-Popping Frog
Check the latest price==> Go ahead and squeeze the frog until his eyes pop out. This is a great gift for toddlers as well as stressed-out adults and is a great sensory tool for those with ADHD and Autism. No actual frogs are harmed in the squeezing of this toy.
6. Calm the F*ck Down: An Irreverent Adult Coloring Book
Check the latest price==> For those who like some attitude with their self-help and stress-relief, this is the perfect adult coloring book. If other coloring books leave you thinking, “Meh,” or “There is no way I’m spending that kind of time on a page full of swirls,” let this book take you to a funnier and more relaxed place.
Stress Relief Gifts for Him
Check out these relaxing gifts for the stressed-out guy in your life — or really any guys you know who deal with stress day in and day out.
7. The Original Buddha Board: Relaxing Water Drawing
Check the latest price==> This drawing, painting, and writing board comes with a bamboo brush and stand. Fill the stand with water, dip the bamboo brush into it, and paint away to create images with a rich, inky Japanese look. As the water evaporates, the picture fades, leaving you with a blank board.
8. TheraFlow Foot Massager Roller
Check the latest price==> This acupressure reflexology tool targets foot pain and tension at trigger points in the foot, providing quick relief for the arches, heels, and the rest of the body.
9. JOEYANK Fidget Cube / Infinity Cube
Check the latest price==> Made from premium anodized aluminum alloy, each of the eight small cubes that make up the infinity cube can be rotated from any direction and angle to make any shape you like. Aside from stress relief, it’s also a great sensory tool for those with ADHD and Autism.
10. Scalp Massager (20 Heads)
Check the latest price==> This hand-held massager needs no batteries to provide a spine-tingling massage for your scalp. So, if you know a guy who loves a good scalp massage, give him the gift of a compact, self-powered stress-relief tool he can take anywhere.
11. ASUTRA “Mist Your Mood” Aromatherapy Mist
Check the latest price==> For instant stress relief, spray this 100% natural mist around the room, down your shirt, or on your pillow or bed linens. Breathe in the blend of relaxing herbs to relieve your anxiety and boost your mood.
12. Relaxation Mini Waterfall Feature
Check the latest price==> This small water fountain adds a relaxing ambiance to any room or office. The small LED crystal ball at the top illuminates the whole 7.9 by 7.9 by 8-inch feature, creating a visual effect that perfectly complements the soothing sounds of a water fountain.
Stress Relief Gifts for Her
The following gifts for stress relief were designed with women in mind, so think of your best girlfriends and ask yourself which of these would do them the most good.
13. Zen Premium Anxiety and Stress Relief Supplement
Check the latest price==> This natural herbal formula combines Ashwagandha, Rhodiola Rosea, L-Theanine, Hawthorne, and other hormone-balancing ingredients to promote a calm, positive mood. The maker, Wellpath, is a thoroughly vetted and trusted provider of wellness supplements and personal nutrition.
14. Yoga: The Top 100 Best Yoga Poses
Check the latest price==> This book is your stressed-out friend’s guide to the most calming, healing, and rejuvenating yoga poses. Whether the aim is stress relief, improved muscle tone, and flexibility, or enlightenment, this book will help your stressed-out friend make the most of her quiet self-care time.
15. Yogi Tea — Kava Stress Relief
Check the latest price==> This calming tea deserves an equally calming mug, and this box contains 96 tea bags for 96 relaxing tea times — enough to have it twice a day for 48 days (or three times a day for 32). The potent herbs in this spicy-sweet and warming tea help ease tension after a stressful day.
16. Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Stress Relief: Body Wash and Foam Bath
Check the latest price==> Give your friend the gift of stress-busting self-care with this aromatherapy gift set. The invigorating fragrance will renew your friend’s creative energy and boost her mood.
17. Sharper Image Microwavable Aromatherapy Neck and Shoulder Wrap
Check the latest price==> Heat in the microwave or chill in the freezer to make this uniquely-shaped neck and shoulder wrap a warming or cooling aromatherapy experience. With its plush surface and soothing blend of lavender, chamomile, lemongrass, and peppermint, this wrap drapes comfortably on the shoulders and around the back of the neck for a customized fit.
18. The Mindfulness Journal: Daily Practices, Writing Prompts, and Reflections for Living in the Present Moment by SJ Scott and Barrie Davenport
Check the latest price==> This beautiful journal can help anyone live more mindfully and free themselves from painful thoughts that keep them trapped in the past or obsessed with the future. Learning to live in the present moment is critical to a life well lived, and this journal can help anyone build a stress-proof mindfulness habit.
BONUS: Nature’s Mark Mini Meditation Zen Garden
Check the latest price==> This 7” x 6” tabletop zen garden comes with a base, four rocks, a bag of sand, a rake, a succulent, and a Pavilion statue. Put it in a peaceful corner of a room or office to create a space for meditation.
Did you find the stress relief gifts you were looking for?
Now that you have some great ideas for stress-relieving gifts, which ones sound best to you right now? Which are you most likely to use? And which ones jumped out at you when you thought of one of your stressed-out friends or family members? Whatever you choose to soothe the stress away from your mind and body, I’m glad you took the time to read this article. And I hope you found something good for yourself as well as those close to you who are feeling overwhelmed and anxious. May your thoughtfulness and compassion influence everything you do today.
