As a self-proclaimed workaholic, the worst thing about being so engrossed in your work is how little time and energy you have left for anything else outside of it. That one chore you’ve been putting off for months, going outside to get that much-needed government ID—it’s very simple to do, yes, but practically impossible to get started with for some reason.
So this holiday season, for your friends and loved ones likely going through something similar, why not get them a gift to ease the workaholic inside?
From water bottles to desk terrariums, this gift guide features items that will take care of your favorite busy bodies.
A water bottle that’ll remind you to drink
Our favorite love language: Repeatedly telling your dehydrated partner to drink water. Take it a step further with a gift to remind them on your behalf. You can go with a typical bottle with markings that indicate how much water should have been drunk by a certain time, or a smart bottle that you can set a drinking reminder with.
Power through with the help of aromatherapy
There’s nothing like the scent of menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus to get through a busy work day. The Katinko Christmas box set is the perfect gift that’ll both ease a nagging headache and provide that subtle energy boost to see the day through. Priced at just under P200, it already includes ointments, oils, and decongestants.
Keep them organized with the perfect planner
Planners are in season once again—or maybe they never left to begin with. After all, while digital reminders are good and all, nothing beats having something physical to write on.
Hobonichi planners are not only quality-made, but also feature collaborations with your favorite anime. Meanwhile, those from Mossery have whimsical designs and can be customized based on your preferences—from engraving your name to selecting a specific kind of paper.
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A desk plant or terrarium to care for
This gift guide may have been made for workaholics who forget to care for themselves, but why not give them something to care for that they can’t ignore? Even while they’re glued to their desks, maybe the act of watching out for something’s well-being will remind them to also look after themselves.
Office plants from Shopleaf will spruce up their workspaces and bring a little green into their lives. Meanwhile, terrariums from Moss Escape will allow your favorite workaholics the chance to care for and grow an entire ecosystem.
Posture fixers
Don’t underestimate the power of good posture. While it’s easy to slouch and curl up like a shrimp after hours of sitting down working—these bad behaviors will catch up to you and bite you in the butt in the long run.
The Stance Relieve Seat Cushion fits into most office chairs and can fix your posture while giving you additional cushioning. Meanwhile, a Mesh Highback Support Cushion can target specific parts of your back where discomfort is present.
