It is the holiday season, and gift-giving is an integral part of it. As an empath, it is your superpower to sense what others want from you. No doubt, you will be an excellent gift giver. Here we will discuss christmas gift basket ideas.
This year, make sure to give your time and energy to people who truly cherish you. Take it as an opportunity to genuinely thank your support system.
The first activity mentioned in our ’25 Days of One Small Thing’ is shortlisting the people you want to buy gifts for.
Avoid wasting your time, energy, and money on narcissistic individuals. Cherish those who stood by you throughout the year. Make a list of your supportive friends, relatives or therapists.
Don’t forget to include yourself in the list. Treat yourself to something you’ve always wanted. If there’s nobody to cherish you, do it for yourself.
Gifts don’t have to be expensive; you can do something thoughtful for them. It could be your time or helping with a chore.
If you feel obligated to buy gifts for narcissistic people, consider purchasing something inexpensive and generic.
Here are 10 Christmas gift basket ideas for you and your cherished ones.
1. Journals as a Christmas gift basket idea
Journaling is a fantastic method to gain deeper insights into yourself. Utilizing journal prompts for specific issues or maintaining a bullet journal can work wonders in tracking your emotions and your daily activities.
Journaling serves as a powerful tool to transform your feelings into reality. Once you write down your emotions, they become tangible; they are no longer fleeting thoughts. This practice is particularly crucial if you are recovering from years of gaslighting.
Purchasing a journal or journal prompts can make for a wonderful Christmas basket gift idea.
2. Meditation Guides as a Christmas gift basket idea
Meditation can aid in enhancing neuroplasticity and cognitive functions. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s capacity to adapt and create new pathways and connections in adulthood.
This adaptability of the brain, allowing it to change and develop in response to experiences, empowers individuals to rebound from setbacks and adversity, demonstrating resilience by bending without breaking.
You can gift a month-long subscription to a meditation program.
3. Affirmation Cards as a Christmas gift basket idea
Engaging in affirmations is a powerful method to reprogram your subconscious mind, shaping the reality you aspire to while displacing any negativity with uplifting and kind words.
When positive thoughts are scarce, this becomes the best way to induce a few. It’s particularly helpful on terrible days, reminding us to believe in ourselves.
Repeating the affirmations while taking deep breaths as often as needed enhances confidence and bolsters a sense of self-worth.
They are for sure a great Christmas gift basket idea.
4. Bath Bombs/Epsom Salt
According to neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart, opting for a bath over a shower offers significant advantages, especially if you are feeling lonely and miss physical touch.
Soaking in a bath offers excellent relaxation for your muscles, stimulates your nervous system, and provides a gentle exfoliation for your skin. A cross-sectional study published in 2018 discovered that individuals who immersed themselves in warm water baths daily reported reduced levels of fatigue, stress, and depression.
You can read more about the physical and mental advantages of bath here:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/health-benefits-of-taking-a-bath/
https://www.healthline.com/health/bath-vs-shower#what-is-cleaner
5. Self-help Books
Self-help books can enhance your understanding and processing of emotions. They serve as an excellent starting point for delving into your personal development and can offer insights into fields you have no knowledge about.
My favourite self-help books are:
Atomic Habits by James Clear, Self-Compassion by Dr. Kristin Neff and any book of Dr Ramani Durvasula.
6. Healing/Therapy Program Subscription
Therapy can be expensive. Support your loved ones with a month’s subscription to a healing program that has helped you or consider a therapy subscription plan like BetterHelp or Talkspace.
We highly recommend Dr. Ramani’s healing program for narcissistic abuse recovery called ‘Taking Yourself Back: Healing from Narcissistic & Antagonistic Relationships’.
7. Aromatherapy Products
Aromatherapy products, such as essential oils, and scented candles, can make great gifts. Various fragrances can set the mood for work or relaxation, serving as a reminder to get in the zone. Even success can be associated with a particular scent.
Additionally, these products can help promote relaxation. They can be great christmas gift basket idea for workaholics and productivity freaks.
8. Weighted Blankets
Weighted blankets provide the sensation of being held or hugged, helping to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. It is especially a great christmas gift basket idea for people suffering from sleep disorders.
You can read more benefits of weighted blankets here:
https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/do-weighted-blankets-work
9. Coloring Book/Labyrinth Game/Puzzles
Coloring Books, Labyrinth Games, Puzzles, and other activities can help achieve mindfulness and bring peace to your mind by directing your focus to the present moment.
Games/coloring books definitely will be a fun christmas gift basket idea for mindfulness.
10. Your Time
Gift don’t have to be expensive. Spending quality time with your loved ones and helping them in chores can also be a great gift.
Self-care time is a great gift you can give to yourself this christmas season.
There are many more Christmas gift basket ideas that you can add. It could be what the person needs, wants, or their favorites.
Happy gift giving.
