Encouraging and Inspirational Gifts For Anyone Who Needs a Little Motivation

Dream big and stick to your goals.

January 31, 2023

By: Hadiya Presswood

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Inspiration Starts Here

Starting off the new year with resolutions is a great idea, but when you're coming down from the excitement of the new year, it might be a good time to reexamine those goals. If you need some fresh inspiration for yourself or your loved ones, here are some top picks of motivating products that offer a little pick-me-up, help you refocus on your goals and recenter for a fresh start.

The Magic in Me Personalized Book

Celebrate your little one’s uniqueness with this personalized book. Seeing themselves in this cute book’s pages will build their self esteem and they’ll develop the confidence to follow their heart.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $35.00

Business in a Box Kit

Inspire the aspiring female entrepreneur in your life to launch her first business. These kits contain everything they need to make and sell hair clips, cupcakes, or keychains. It also comes with a Mighty Girl Biz Plan workbook that will help them assess their success.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $30.00

Ninja Life Hacks: Motivated Ninja

Teach your younger kids about motivation and how to understand what helps them go for their goals. This book, featuring a clever ninja, is the perfect conversation starter for parents and kids.

BUY IT: Walmart, $19.99

The Biggest Dreams Inspirational Wall Art

This print serves as a daily reminder to go for your dreams. The colorful block print will look great in a child’s room, and when they see it, it can serve as a daily visual affirmation.

BUY IT: Etsy, $14.00+

Inspirational Reminders Wall Art

These floral prints are simplistic and pretty, and what’s more, they encourage you to Dream Big, Be Kind, and Stay Humble. These reminders will help set the groundwork to pursue your goals.

BUY IT: Etsy, $6.70

Voices of Inspirational Women

Hear the voices of groundbreaking women, like Maya Angelou and Malala Yousafzai, in this illustrated book of bios. Each woman has a button that you can push to listen to quotes from them for a dash of inspiration.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $25.00

Radical Agenda: Color Your Life Planner

A good plan lives in an excellent planner. This undated agenda will help you construct your goals and determine what your milestones are. It is also a bullet journal with prompts for guided reflection and coloring pages for bursts of creativity.

BUY IT: Etsy, $20.00

Dream Big Dreams Photo Book

Inspire the little ones in your life to be anything they want, even the president of the United States. This photo book features photos of Barack Obama during his presidency, capturing the moments that made him such a memorable and relatable leader.

BUY IT: Target, $14.06

Engraved Navigator Compass

Know someone whose life is moving in a new direction? Show your support with this beautiful compass that is engraved with an encouraging message. You can even opt to create your own message.

BUY IT: Personalization Mall, $49.99

Strong and Fearless Morse Code Bracelet

Even when you’re not around, people can feel your love with this tactile bracelet. This unique gift uses beads and leather cord to form the dashes and dots that spell out "strong and fearless."

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.99

Be Fearless Silver Bracelet

This bracelet is a great reminder to seize the day. It’s perfect for everyday wear, or when the wearer needs a boost of confidence, and you can choose from 40 messages of encouragement.

BUY IT: Amazon, $11.99

Yoda Canvas

The Star Wars fans in your life already know of Yoda’s prolific teaching and this art decor will remind them everyday to just go for it.

BUY IT: Amazon, $12.90

Faux Succulent Trio

These three little guys are gentle reminders to follow your path. They come with suction cups — which you can use to attach to mirrors, walls, or lockers — that will remind you to "stick" to it! This small potted plant is a great reminder of the steps toward success.

BUY IT: Icing, $6.99

Time Stamped Water Bottle

Even small tasks deserve a lot of attention. If increasing how much water you drink daily is a goal, then this bottle is perfect. This 64 ounce water bottle is marked into nine sections that help you chug throughout the day.

BUY IT: Amazon, $23.99

Mindset is Everything Poster

You’ve probably heard the saying, "if you can believe it, you can achieve it!" The first part of believing is having a positive attitude that helps you think of all the possibilities, and this poster will remind you of that.

BUY IT: Walmart, $9.99

Michael Jordan Print

This Michael Jordan quote explains that failure can be a route to success, because it means that you tried. This is a great gift for a sports fan.

BUY IT: Etsy, $29.75+

Pocket Hugs

An embrace can be encouraging when you’re feeling a little defeated, and now you can send someone a small hug that they can keep with them, even when you’re not around. These adorable crochet hearts come in many colors and can be attached as a keychain.

BUY IT: Etsy, $8.00+

New Beginnings Sign

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, and this desktop decor is a reminder that even amongst the big things that we can’t always control, there are smaller actions that we can take that will still affect the outcome.

BUY IT: Etsy, $9.99+

You Got This Pebble

This smooth worry stone can be kept in your pocket for whenever you need some encouragement or a moment to ground yourself.

BUY IT: Etsy, $23.20

You Can Do Hard Things Sticker

Place this colorful sticker on your laptop, water bottle, planner or anywhere you can see it daily!

BUY IT: Etsy, $3.39

Motivational Stickers

The positive messages in this pack of vibrant stickers are fun reminders to go for your goals and consider every day as an opportunity. They are waterproof and bright, so they’ll look great anywhere, from water bottles to vision boards.

BUY IT: Etsy, $2.69+

Manifestation Stickers

Manifest good things to come in your life with this sticker pack featuring affirmative messages and stylish Black women.

BUY IT: Etsy, $5.00

Grateful Stickers

These minimalist-chic stickers are perfect for practicing gratitude and finding moments to be thankful for how far you’ve come. The single-line illustrations pop against bright surfaces and hey, who doesn’t love a warm beverage?

BUY IT: Etsy, $18.00

Little Reminders Keychain

Having a rough patch? Bad days don’t last forever, and this keychain has a list of encouraging reminders to help you through when things start to get hard.

BUY IT: Etsy, $9.99

Everything is Figureoutable Sticker

Short and simple, this declaration of confidence is the best pick-me-up for tough situations. Stick it on your journal, planner, phone, or anywhere else where you can catch a glimpse of it throughout the day.

BUY IT: Etsy, $3.50+

Be the Change Paperweight

Ready to change the world? This paperweight is a daily reminder that change starts within, and that consistent actions have a big effect.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $45.00

Wish Bead Bracelet

Use these beads to set your intentions and chart a course of action. The black lava rock will help you stay grounded and the tiger’s eye will help with confidence. Both bracelets have a compartment where you can write your goal down and tuck it into it.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $48.00

4 Leaf Clover Necklace

For a bit of luck this year, try this clover encased in resin. Its pretty green leaves and shiny gold chain sparkle as you set out to conquer your goals.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $32.00

The Well Journal

For those who want to live a healthier life through diet and exercise, this journal is for you. It is designed by a nutritionist and helps you "track meals, sleep, exercise, mindfulness practices, and how you feel." With this type of support, you’ll hit your marks in no time.

BUY IT: Amazon, $19.99

Pause and Breathe Necklace

This necklace is great for those who are on the go and need a mindfulness moment to clear their mind. Filled with beads, all you have to do is flip the necklace upside down and inhale as they fall to one side, then flip it again and exhale.

BUY IT: Etsy, $48.00

Mindful Morning Pad

Start your day with intention! This notepad has a handy chart with spaces to record affirmations, intentions, and reflections. And, its minimalistic design will add to your nightstand’s aesthetic.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $16.00

Positive Planner

This 12 week, undated planner is meant to be a mood booster, habit tracker, and organizational tool. There are journal prompts and coloring pages, as well as space to create lists so you can approach your well-being overall.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $30.00

Intention Candles

This meditation kit comes with candles, incense, and a salt vessel. The candles come in different colors that symbolize different values, and burn for about 20 minutes. During this time, you can enjoy some aromatherapy and take time to reflect and breathe.

BUY IT: Uncommon Goods, $25.00

Balance Bingo

These bingo boards are a fun twist on self check-ins. Each week, select a board and work your way through the suggested activities, such as sending a letter, watching a documentary, or even ordering dessert. There are open squares for you to brainstorm a few activities or practices yourself.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $20.00

Astrological Self-Care

Bring the cosmos and self-care together in this astrology-themed journal dedicated to improvement. Inside you’ll find prompts and explanations that will guide you on your journey.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $16.99

Calm the Chaos Deck

This deck of cards is printed with a suggestion of how to regain a sense of calm on one side, and an explanation or suggestion on the other side of how to attain it. This is a great guided practice to have by your side.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $18.95

Atomic Habits

Heralded for its impactful framework, "Atomic Habits" explains how to break bad habits and build up good ones. This book has plenty of stellar reviews and might be a good place to start if you’re interested in starting a new routine.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.11

Cedar and Flowers Smudge Bundle

Smudging is a cleansing practice where you burn a bundle of dried herbs and wood, and you can set intentions while you do it. Cedar is known for its purifying properties and symbolizes endurance.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $20.00

Motivational Cards + Tin

If you need to hear an encouraging word, this tin full of positive messages is for you! Inside are 24 cards each bearing an uplifting statement that can bring positivity to your day. Some customers have even spread the cheer and passed the cards out!

BUY IT: Etsy, $18.95

Find What Brings You Joy Gratitude Journal

Finding joy daily can improve your life immensely, and this journal was created to help you record positive moments throughout your day. It also helps you set goals with its space for reflections and habit tracker.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $22.00

Encouragement Card

Fans of that silly old bear will love this laser-engraved aluminum card with A.A. Milne's famous quote. They can tuck this small card into their purse, wallet, or pocket and pull it out whenever they need a little encouragement.

BUY IT: Etsy, $17.95

You Already Have the Answers Journal

This journal has 365 questions, so every day you can have an introspective moment. This journal is designed with self-discovery and gratitude in mind.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $19.95

52 Lists for Happiness Journal

This journal is for those who are looking for self-exploration and self-discovery. Complete with 52 prompts, instead of writing paragraphs, you channel your thoughts into lists.

BUY IT: Anthropologie, $16.95

In The Company of Women

This photo book highlights 100 women who have maintained a balance between their professional and personal life, and excelled in both. The women in your life can gain insight on what it takes to be successful and happy.

BUY IT: Target, $18.29