Gifts To Give Someone Who’s Having A Hard Time

1. This glittering, golden, positive affirmation.

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2. A plush worry monster that’s always there to commiserate when you can’t be.

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3. A candle for someone missing the comforts of home.

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4. A little encouragement for their keyring.

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5. Sticky notes to leave on their laptop or bathroom mirror that say things like “Hey, thanks for being you.”

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6. And fill-in-the-blank personalizable books that help you spell out what makes them extraordinary.

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7. “Revival Kit,” a subscription box full of beauty and wellness products geared toward relaxation, mindfulness, and self-care.

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8. Wall art that may help change their mindset.

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9. A set of potted faux succulents that’ll transform their space and bring them ~down to Earth~.

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10. Snail mail encouragement cards for an unexpected dose of hope.

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11. “Hang in there” popcorn tubs and snack samplers that’ll get a friend through finals.

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12. A workplace paperweight that speaks its mind so they don’t have to.

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13. A trove of customizable letters to Mom composed for specific moments of need or nostalgia.

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14. A night spent together venting and moaning over Ben & Jerry’s in bed.

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15. A mini-book and talking button for daily affirmations of badassery.

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16. Jenny Lawson’s Furiously Happy, a book that employs humor to deal with the heaviness of depression, and Tiny Beautiful Things, a compilation of advice column Q&As by your discerning new best friend, Cheryl Strayed (aka “Sugar”).

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17. A shoulder to cry on. But also, whiskey.

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18. F*ck That, a meditation book that “help[s] you find peace with the challenges that surround you. Because they are f*cking everywhere.”

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19. A Spafinder gift card for a much-needed massage, yoga sesh, makeover, or getaway.

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20. Adorable plush organs for someone at war with their real ones.

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21. Beautiful postcards that’ll be a welcomed break from bills.

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22. Socks that keep their toes warm, with words that keep their head up.

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23. And a Sherpa fleece blanket for those days they just can’t be bothered.

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24. Home-cooked meals made with — or in the shape of — love.

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25. A minimalist notebook that encourages the soothing effect of putting thoughts on paper.

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26. A soft hemp unisex tee with a bold reminder of what they are.

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27. And a delicate necklace adorned with the echo of those who pushed forward before us.

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