Taking time to be present is not an easy task. Sometimes you can practice mindfulness in a way that flows within your day, and at other times, you may want to take a break from the outside world to focus on “the now”.  Here are a few of the items on my mindfulness products wish list that is always growing. Enjoy!

A Day at the Spa

This isn’t a product per se, but more so a service. If you’re looking to help someone boost up their mindfulness practice, or want to support yourself, then a gift certificate to a relaxing massage is a solid way to go. How often are you engaging your body in this kind of manipulation and intentional relaxation? Other benefits include not being right by your smartphone or compulsively checking email. Doesn’t that sound great? Massage is also a helpful adjunct to mental health treatment and can help reduce anxiety. It also helps reduce overall nervous system hyper activation with little to no negative consequence.

 

Bathe in Scents Designed to Bring You Back to Now

Aromatherapy is the use of scent to help manage health related conditions. As someone who is relatively sensitive to smell, I’ve found that aromatherapy is a great way for me to remind myself to be present and take in my immediate environment. I’m especially fond of eucalyptus and have relied on this candle (and the other applications) from Bath & Body Works to help me get my fix.

 

A Mindful Reminder for Your Wrist

It can be tough to set reminders to check in with yourself throughout the day. This is why I’ve personally been eyeing the Be Mindful Now bracelet from meaning to pause. This handy bracelet is customized to your needs and aesthetics. You even get to set your desired interval for reminding you to check in with yourself and be present. You can choose from vibrations at either 60 or 90 minute intervals to keep you on track throughout your day. And, did I mention it is also very reasonably priced?

 

Practice Mindfulness with Spire

Using tools to monitor your physiology throughout the day may also prove beneficial for your mindfulness practice. Combined with an app, Spire helps track your breathing patterns and stress levels throughout the day. As you get stressed, it sends you a little buzz with some offerings to help get you back to a state of calm. This kind of support is extremely helpful if you struggle with identifying your emotions. It has some pretty solid reviews too!

 

Weighted Blankets

Weighted blankets have been shown to help those who live with anxiety, PTSD and a host of other conditions.  Feeling the weight of the blanket can be quite soothing and helps you feel grounded and safe, which can be incredibly helpful when your amygdala (the part of your brain responsible for emotional regulation) becomes hijacked. We like this post that gives you some guidelines on what blanket you might want to choose.

MantraBands

Many of us rely on visual cues for reminders to so many things. What if you had a visual cue to remind you take in the moment and be with yourself? MantraBands are great, minimalist and stylish bracelets with accompanying mantras to help you stay focused and present. You can choose from any of their themed collections or create one with a mantra of your own.

A Cushion for Mindfulness Meditation

If you’re looking to start, or continue, a meditation practice then the chances are you want to be comfortable while you’re doing it. A meditation cushion can certainly help. I’ve been eyeing this Men’s Meditation Kit (complete with meditation cushion) from lululemon cause frankly, it looks too good to be true.

 

These mindfulness products are hand-picked by our team as viable options for you in your wellness journey. Always consult with a licensed physician or mental health provider for individualized recommendations and care.