Gift giving is my love language, so I cherish the opportunity to hunt down a gift that will make the recipient feel known and loved. Usually, this means understanding their taste, considering their season of life and current interests, and knowing where to find one-of-a-kind items I think they’ll enjoy. While I wholeheartedly stand by that strategy, this holiday season, I’m trying to first consider what my loved ones’ hearts may need a little more of right now. From gifts to inspire mindfulness and well-being, to confidence, to fun and adventure, you’ll see this play out through all of our GMG gift guides over the coming weeks. I hope they encourage and equip you to take your gift giving one step deeper alongside me!

I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that this year has held its fair share of stressors, so prioritizing mindfulness, health, and well-being has never felt more important. I’ve certainly experienced the negative effects that too much sugar, too little sleep, too few nutrients, and too infrequent relaxation can have on my body, mind, and relationships, and have walked alongside family members and friends who I know could say the same. Gifts to inspire mindfulness and well-being range from luxe loungewear, to thought-provoking journals, to invigorating skincare tools and products, but they all share a common theme of encouraging a more peaceful 2019. Here are a few of my favorite ideas!