The Quarter Life Crisis Chronicles Volume 6: Your Wellness Wishlist For The Perfect Millennial Holiday #stopwastingyourmoney
Greetings from Corporate America,
At the end of the year, we always see a “2020 is gonna be my year.” status or meme. Well, if your posting this about 2020, then I have one question for you.
HOW?!?
Manifestation is nothing without action. So I ask again, how are you going to make 2020 your year?
This is where I am going to politely plug my “The Ultimate Guide to Goal Setting” because around this time of year, goals transform into these things we call New Years Resolutions. So I know you’re sitting there wondering why I am talking about New Years Resolution in the middle of November. But I promise there’s a good reason why I am in your inbox sounding crazy. That is because you have the ability now to make the decision to kick start your resolutions early. And now, I’m going to tell you how.
The Holidays are coming and you probably have people in your inbox asking what you want. This is the perfect time to ask for gifts that align with your resolutions!
You wanna loose weight? Ask for gym clothes, a cookbook, and meal prep containers.
You wanna find healthy ways to cope with your anxiety? Ask for a weighted blanket and some adult coloring books
You wanna get that shmoney right? Ask for a budgeting book or a Dave Ramsey course.
Yes, this may seem a little invasive and kind of overreaching to be asking for gifts that are for your personal benefit, but here are three reasons why this is a good idea:
You will inherently have an accountability buddy because you are not going to waste your friend's of family's money.
They will genuinely give you something you want because no one needs 8000 gift cards to the same store.
It will put you ahead of the game come the new year so you don't spend January "planning" to begin your Resolutions
So as we enter the last little bit of 2019, and you start to post "2020 will be my year", believe it, and make it happen by being proactive. Invest in yourself by having people invest in you for the Holidays.
Oh, did you think this was over? Well, I couldn’t begin to tell you about how you should be asking for gifts that support your wellness without giving you examples. Now, these gifts are both perfect for giving as well as receiving so if you don’t see something for yourself, maybe you’ll see something for someone else. May it also be noted that there are affiliate links below. #youvebeenwarned
Gifts for the person in your life trying to upgrade their Career game
When you look good, you feel good and nothing will boost your confidence more than a bomb briefcase bag. There’s even a bag if you want a more feminine touch.
Professional Skills
Udemy is a great resource for learning new and relevant skills As a bonus, its inexpensive!
Membership to Professional Organizations
Coffee Shop Gift Card
Interview Wardrobe
A Session with a Career Coach
An Inspiring Career Book
Some books that have been recommended to me (and that I own) include How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Art of War, and Drive.
A Resume Template
Creative Market and Etsy are perfect places to find a layout for your resume. And if you need content, then check out my blog on how to write a killer resume.
A Planner
An organized mind is a productive mind. My favorite planner is by Moleskin
A Magazine subscription
So that they can keep up with what is happening in the industry.
Education based gifts for your favorite college student and lifelong learner
And if that is not working for you, then why not spend you morning with Alex Trebec with a Jeopardy Calendar
A class on Udemy
Udemy has a course on nearly everything. So, if there is something your buddy is interested in, find a course for him or her.
For the language lover in your life. Plus, knowing another language makes you more marketable
Great for college students who need that extra push to stay awake in their lectures.
Because you need something to carry books in. And might I saw, I own four of the bookbags that I am recommending. This brand is literally my favorite.
Library Card
These are great for book lovers who don’t want to spend a lot on books. Just check their local library to see what the requirements are for obtaining the card.
A podcast subscription
If a podcast offers a Patreon or Stitcher premium subscription, then why not gift extra episode of one’s favorite podcast.
Puzzle books are great for keeping those cognitive skills up and they are soooo much fun!
People cause a well rested brain is a brain ready for learning.
Tablets are great for accessing information fast on a screen bigger than a cell phone. you can also write notes and download apps to them.
Gifts that support your and your loved one’s Mental health
Can’t forget the oils.
Weighted blankets are great for reducing stress and restlessness while sleeping
A 5 Senses Basket
Stress can be better handled if tackled from multiple angles. This is why stress baskets make such a great gift. If you need help figuring out what to put in the basket, check out this blog on sensory stress relief.
A Massage Gift Certificate
Because nothing feels better than feeling the stress melting off of your body
Adult coloring books are great for reducing stress and helping improve focus and because they are so inexpensive, you can throw in the markers as well.
Self-help books are the shit, and anxiety is universal so why not make this a socially acceptable gift.
These are great for fighting anxiety and ADHD.
A Spotify Premium membership
Yoga music, the sound of an amazon rainfall, and lowfi is great, but its even better when it’s not interrupted by a commercial.
Because there are legal ways to relax using herbs.
Gifts that support your and your loved one’s Physical health
I personally own this weight set and love it. Other pieces of gear include workout clothes and water bottles.
These are great for the person in your life that loves to track their steps. Heart rates and sleep are also measured with this device.
Meal Kit Delivery Services Gift Card.
There is Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and Freshley are great options for the person who just does not have the time to cook a fresh meal every day.
Honestly, I was so much fitter when I played Just Dance three times a week.
For those who do have time to cook, but don’t know how to cook.
I love face mask! They are great for detoxing skin, skin rejuvination, and moisturizing skin. This set has all of them.
A Massage
Its not only goof for your brain, but massages are also great for working out those tense muscles and knots in your body.
The more often you exfoliate the better anf faster your skin cell turn over rate is. This meaning, you skin stays younger, longer. To keep it extra young a tight, I suggest a coffee scrub. For everyday use, this is my general exfoliating scrub
A Manicure/Pedicure Giftcard
Manicures and Pedicures are great for quick relaxation and for your hands and feet.
Hair Care products
We often forget the health of our hair when discussing self care, but if going natural has taught me anything, it is that your hair needs love too.
Social gifts for your bestie because #frienshipgoals
Sign Up for craft classes
Locally we have the Beehive which offers classes, but there is always a sip and paint or ceramic painting around the corner.
Plan a Spa Day
Because #treatyoself.
A subscription to Disney plus for sleepovers
Nostalgia is a girl’s best friend and with disney plus there is so much nostalgia to share with your friends. May I also suggest onesie pajamas and mic for a karaoke sing along?
A trip to a winery
Wineries are so much fun! Tours and tastings are a great way to find a new staple at a low price.
A yearly pass to their monthly susbription
Be it a massage subscription, or a lash subscription, this is a great way to treat your friend to something they already love.
A Man crate
For the dude friend in your life. Man crate has a wide variety of boxes from a beer brewing kit to a bok with nothing but jerky in it.
Trips to a brewery
Popular in Atlanta, brewery tours are great for the Bros because #saturdayarefortheboys
Parts for his side project
If he needs a new part for his motorcycle or computer, surprise him with it. Be sure to ask for help from a friend to make sure evertyj=hing is right though.
A video game you both can play
They say Mario Kart ruins friendships, but cmon who does not love healthy competition.
Passes to a Axe throwing class
Because nothing says friendship like chucking axes at a wall. But seriously it’s fun and great for stress relief.
Gifts for Bae #Relationshipgoals
Create a date jar
The link is for an actual jar, but its what you put in the jar that matters. We collect extra change and gift cards to use when its a tight week, but we still want some quality time together.
Begin a baecation fund
Put away $200 for a future trip with your SO.
Because every girl wants a picnic. This is not a lie. Take her to the park and have a picnic.
Movie night basket
For the raining days when you don’t want to leave the house. Literally everything you need is at the Dollar Store.
Tickets to a play/musical
This is a fun way to switch it up for date night and to get dressed up and go out.
Cooking Classes
Learning to cook together is soooo romantic. So if your SO has Quality Time as their love language, this is perfect.
A Tree
This sounds weird, but I was given the advice to gift a newlywed couple with a fruit tree for their new home so as they grow as a couple, so does their tree.
Giftcard to their favorite restaurant
For a quick gift, a restaurant gift card is always a great idea!
Annual passes to the local amusement park
Six flags can be expensive, but a season pass leads to endless fun dates. #funnelcake
His and Hers outfits
For the cheesy couples in your life. I love cheesyness. I might get some matching onsies…
Gifts for those trying to up their Financial literacy
A piggy bank
For the little financier in your life. Teach how to save while they’re young.
A book in financial literacy
I was beyond blessed to be gifted this book while I was in college. This teaches you all of the fundamentals.
Start a fund
Opening up a college fund or savings account is a great way to kick start their financial literacy journey.
Buy them a stock, bond, or CD
This will be a great way to teach them about investments.
Grab a budgeting book
Becauase balancing check books have seemingly become extinct, a budget book is a great way to help your giftee keep track of their expenses.
Buy them Monopoly
This is a fun and harmless way or learning how to manage money
Because the best way to save money is not to spend it. Eliminating the stigma around couponing will be a big help.
A new wallet
To keep all of their new cash in.
Straight Up Cash
For the last-minute gift giver.