9 tried and tested gift ideas for people who work from home
By: Katarzyna Richter
Tags: Remote Team, Wellbeing, Remote Work, Remote Working, Working From Home

“Working remotely is now extremely common, and a number of corporations are developing plans for more work-from-home options beyond the pandemic.” — Nicolas Bloom, economist, Stanford University

Some of us love it, some hate it. No matter what your sentiment towards work from home is, one thing is sure. Remote work is here to stay. Things have changed, tables have turned. We are living in a world of information economy and gig-economy, which is directly related to remote work.

According to Stanford economist Nicolas Bloom, only 26% of American labour force will be working from company office.

Working from home can be more flexible, productive and saving time and money on daily commuting, which can be a source of stress on its own. Yet it requires certain skills and has its own disadvantages.

Blurring the boundaries between work and personal life, isolation, zoom fatigue, distractions, poor communication with the team are just few of them.

My recommendation of gifts is based on actual needs of people working from home.

Gift idea nr 1. Noise cancelling headsets

No matter whether you need to communicate with your team, listen to music or a guided meditation they will come handy when you work from home.

Imagine you are trying to write an article, finish a spreadsheet or have an important conversation with a client and your neighbour is drilling the walls, or you permanently hear the construction noises from across the street.

The solution is simple: True Wireless Earbuds Devialet Gemini.

Apart from up to 24 hrs of playtime they offer active noise cancellations system, voice assistant and resistance to dust and water splashes.

Gift idea for people who work from home nr 2. Neck Hammock

Are you spending long hours in front of a computer when working from home? Not having enough time to exercise, stretch or to do yoga? Forgetting about taking regular brakes and moving body around?

Long hours in front of your computer can results in back pain and neck stiffness. The best quick solution, that can be implemented in your home office is a neck hammock.

It’s a handy accessory, developed by physical therapist with over a decade of experience in physical rehabilitation. Neck hammock will stretch your neck and bring back full mobility, allowing you to relax and take a meaningful break.

Check out my video explaining how to use neck hammock.

Gift idea for people who work from home nr 3. Natural scented candle

According to a Psychotherapist there’s no better time to stock up on mood-improving scents for your home. It is scientifically proven that scented candles can play an essential role in the physiological effects of mood, stress, working capacity, and overall mental health.

The soothing effect that candles have is based on how the brain processes smells. The smell of scented candles stimulates our limbic system, the part of the brain that is home to our memory and emotions. Hormones like serotonin and dopamine can be produced to help regulate mood.

Therefore, our emotional state is influenced by the relationship that exists between scents, memories, and emotions.

Natural soy candles can create a great ambience for everyone who is working from home, filling your room with uplifting fragrance.

Custom –made candles available form Izabela Ryska https://www.facebook.com/ryska.izabela

Gift idea nr 4. Walking on clouds

Kybun shoes are bringing magic to walking. Developed by medical team in Switzerland these shoes maintain your correct body posture and absorb impact, protecting your joints. Thanks to air-cushion sole You feel light as a feather and have a tremendous sense of pleasure. It is great incentive for those who are resistant towards walking, and people who enjoy walks will experience a whole new level of pleasure of movement.

More info about Kybun

5. A gift of time

Busy entrepreneurs need to delegate tasks in order to maintain work- life balance and sanity. The only way of getting more time is not only meditation and being in a moment, but also employing a Virtual Assistant.

What should you know before you bring a VA on board?

What tasks you want her/him to take up, what skills are required in order to complete it. You also need to verify those skills and don’t forget to set your expectations clear to make the collaboration smooth.

Hiring an assistant from Philippines has a lot of advantage. Not only their fees are more attractive compared to Europe, but also they work, while you sleep. On this platform you cast post a full-time job or a freelance position. https://www.onlinejobs.ph

Should you need an occasional help around your business you may also find help at www.fiverr.com a platform offering access to freelancer from around the world.

6. Improve your confidence and make a great first impression. Make up tutorial session.

For those who are attending job interviews, important meetings on video calls, run webinars or record youtube videos there is nothing better than a personalised makeup training on Zoom.

I have tried it few time this year, and each time not only I’ve learnt something new, I ended up looking and feeling great, but also I had a lot of fun! Berenika is a Poland-based make up artist and trainer and she also provides consultations and helps you in skin care products selection.

https://www.facebook.com/makijazeberenika

Gift idea for people who work from home nr 7.Energise your body, prevent pain

During the time when gyms are closed or you just don’t feel safe to attend group classes and lack motivation to work out on your own, the online yoga membership can be a solution. I recommend selecting a membership with live online classes, so you have an access to the teacher and can obtain individual attention.

Membership also gives you a feeling of belonging to a group, creates an opportunity to meet new people and helps in motivating you to move your body on a regular basis and achieve your health and fitness goals.

Luisa Convers offers memberships for Spanish and English speakers that includes LIVE Weekly Yoga Classes, Access to the video library & Women’s Circle Access. https://luisaconvers.com/membership

Gift idea for people who work from home nr 8. Make your home an oasis of comfort

Merino wool knitted blanket is a perfect wellbeing accessory to stay cosy at home during winter as nothing beats reading a book while sipping tea or hot chocolate being all tucked in a cosy wool blanket.

Moreover, you can use the loop blanket in your office while using a neck hammock or just having a quick break for meditation.

I haven’t tried this yet, but something inside tells me that this blanket can also be used for a thai massage.

It also makes a beautiful accessory to decorate your sofa, chair or home office.

More info about Puffy Wool Décor

9.Digital Detox Retreat

When the whole world goes online, the way to maintain your sanity is to take a break from the digital environment. Spending long hours on never ending team meetings, Zoom calls etc can leave you drained and exhausted. When you reach a stage when you are tired of being tired, your energy is low and you consider scrolling the feed of social media a relaxation it is a warning sign and a time to take a break.

Digital Detox Retreat is a way of taking a meaningful break, explore ways of relaxing your body , balancing and grounding yourself in order to have energy to achieve your next ambitious goals. It makes a very meaningful gift to everyone who works from home and struggles with setting boundaries around their wellbeing needs.

More info about my digital detox retreat in Portugal

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