25 Gifts for the Most Stressed-out Person on Your List

By Travel + Leisure Staff
Updated October 27, 2020
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Many of us traveled to escape the busy hum of daily life: to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and near-constant push notifications. But now that we're offered more time to retreat to cozy spaces for relaxation and self-care, it's become an essential part of our day-to-day lives.

These gift ideas will infuse a little bit of leisure into the everyday. We’ve curated a selection of gifts for those who appreciate the true essence of hygge. Think fireside cocktails, slouchy sweaters, comfort cooking, and indulgent skincare regimens.

Related: Unique Gift Ideas for Travelers, Based on Their Zodiac Signs

After all, ‘tis the season for wrapping up in an ultra-soft blanket, cozying into a plush couch with a hot cup of cocoa, and kicking back to enjoy the fine art of doing nothing.

Once you peruse the inspiration below, make sure to check out the rest of Travel + Leisure's 2020 gift guide, where you'll find creative and thoughtful ideas for anyone on your list — from the introverts to the royal-obsessed.

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Jet&Bo Cashmere Travel Set

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This unbelievably soft blanket, eye mask, and sock sleep set comes in its own easily storable travel case. Cuddling up with a blanket truly is the epitome of de-stressing and, if you ask us, totally necessary while traveling as well.

To buy: amazon.com, $360

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White + Warren Travel Cashmere Wrap

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Listen, it’s been scientifically proven that cashmere relieves stress. Well, maybe it hasn’t been, but we’re pretty sure there’s a chemical reaction when a human sweeps a luxurious cashmere wrap like this one from White + Warren around themselves. It’s a main ingredient for stress relief, trust us.

To buy: shopbop.com, $315

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The Little Book of Mindfulness

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Letting go of stress, living in the moment, and managing our modern world: it’s all here in this little book of 10 minutes a day to less stress.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Coco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish

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This moisturizing body polish gently exfoliates thanks to hydrating coconut oil and Moroccan rose. With a transporting scent, this oil will leave skin feeling soft and lightly fragrant.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $36

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Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

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This pretty porcelain diffuser will bring a spa-like calm to any room, releasing essential oil scents into the air for either a three- or seven-hour setting.

To buy: amazon.com, $106

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Google Home Hub

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The closest you can get to gifting a personal assistant, the Hub is Google's smartest Home device yet. They'll be able to simplify their days by setting reminders, keeping track of ideas and to-dos with the new voice-powered lists and notes features, and creating custom routines to help them wake up, wind down, and tackle anything in between. 

To buy: walmart.com, $90

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Slip Silk Pillowcase

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This beautiful silk pillowcase is bound to tempt anybody who needs a little extra shuteye into bed: it’s anti-crease, anti-wrinkle, and anti-bedhead.

To buy: nordstrom.com, from $75

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Headspace Subscription

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Help the most stressed out person on your list center themselves with a gift subscription to Headspace, the app that uses meditation to handle all sorts of stress, sleep issues, and generally helps calm busy minds.

To buy: headspace.com, $13/month

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Lou & Grey Ridged Upstate Sweatpants

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Cozy, soft, and stylish, these ribbed sweatpants are perfect for lounging around the house, catching up on sleep, or pairing with sneakers and a sweater and heading to a laid-back brunch. No stress here!

To buy: louandgrey.com, $50

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Prana Half-zip Fleece

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Nothing says comfort like a super-soft fleece. Take, for example, this warm permafrost hooded half-zip from Prana.

To buy: prana.com, $99

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Rose Quartz Crystal Facial Roller

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Does it get more luxurious than rolling crystal over one’s tired skin? We think not. This beautiful rose quartz crystal facial roller is a wonderful way to help someone you love really treat themselves.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $24

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Longchamp Le Pliage Bag

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Anyone on the go knows packing can be stressful. That is, unless, you have a bag that holds everything — and then some. This super-durable and water-resistant bag from Longchamp is expandable, giving travelers the option to pack more (because who doesn’t need that).

To buy: nordstrom.com, $265

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Echo Studio Smart Speaker

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Sometimes taking a break to listen to music is all anyone needs to unwind. Gift this epic Echo Studio smart speaker to the music- or podcast-lover in your life who needs an easy way to listen to some tunes and take some time off.

To buy: amazon.com, $185 (originally $209)

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Barefoot Dreams Hooded Zip Robe

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Every stressed-out person needs a good cozy robe, no questions asked. This one happens to take “cozy” to the next level — it’s even made from a special microfiber called CozyChic that ensures optimum snug-ness.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $138

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Lunya Restore Travel Kit

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Finally: a versatile pajama set created just for travelers. If you have someone in your life who travels all the time (especially in the air) and is in desperate need of some TLC, Lunya’s Restore Travel Kit is the way to go. The five-piece set features a base tank, long sleeve crew, pocket legging, sleep mask, and socks — all made from irresistibly soft pima cotton.

To buy: lunya.com, $298

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Compact Packable Travel Neck Pillow

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Ergonomically designed and crafted from memory foam, this soft neck pillow is perfect for plane travel, napping at the office, or just curling up on the sofa with a good book.

To buy: uncommongoods.com, $60

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Sorel Nakiska Slides II Slipper

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The only thing cozier than faux fur alone? A faux fur slide-on slipper. Because feet deserve that luxury, too.

To buy: shopbop.com, $70

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Summersalt The 24 Hour Jumpsuit

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The comfiest jumpsuit we've ever tried on also happens to be one of the most stylish. Plus, the fabric is wrinkle-resistant and blocks the sun with a UPF 50+ rating. 

To buy: summersalt.com, $95

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“Why Am I So Effing Tired?” Supplement Pack

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If you know somebody who has little time for self care, gifting this handy dietary supplement pack from Goop will offer them a great way to stay on track with important nutrients. This pack targets sleeplessness and helps to restore balance to an overworked system.

To buy: goop.com, $90

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Diptyque Feuille de Lavande Candle

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This certainly is not your average candle. Simultaneously potent and delicate, this Diptyque scent is guarunteed to calm and bring peace to any stressed person's space. It's also small enough to bring on a trip.

To buy: nordstrom.com, from $36

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Winc Personalized Wine Discovery

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What's aa candle-lit bath or an evening wrapped in cashmere without the perfect glass of wine? Personalize a box of four bottles for your stressed-out friend or family member for the ultimate, bespoke relaxation aid.

To buy: winc.com, from $35

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A Taste of Europe Cheese Plate

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Is there anything more indulgent than cheese? Anybody on your gift list who is seriously stressed out could definitely use a plate of European-sourced cheese (three, to be exact) — they taste just as divine as they will make the recipient feel.

To buy: williams-sonoma.com, $110

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Pura Smart Diffuser Device x NEST

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The Pura smart diffuser holds two different scents, controllable with an app on your smart phone. Your giftee will be able to customize the strength and timing of their scents on every Pura device in their home, so they can enjoy one scent while taking a relaxing bath and fall asleep to another that evening.

To buy: amazon.com, $115

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Tata Harper Aromatic Stress Relief

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This roll on by good-for-you skincare mogul Tata Harper's eponymous label is one of the best aromatherapy blends out there for stress relief, but it also smells as gorgeous and intentional as a perfume.

To buy: amazon.com, $80

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OUAI Chill Pill Bath Bombs

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If you've ever been able to experience the scent of OUAI haircare alone, you've probably made a purchase. So, when it comes to gifting, the brand's gorgeously scented and oil-infused bath bombs will ensure your recipient has the most relaxing soak of all time.

To buy: net-a-porter.com, $30

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