New Year - Good Vibes
We have spent time with family, celebrated with friends and enjoyed the fresh, cold air at the seaside, all things that make us feel ready to start this new year with gratitude and love.
For all those who are looking for a little bit of help to start the new year with a positive mindset and mindful goals, we have some wonderful gift ideas! They are inspirational, useful and make great gift for friends.
New Year's resolutions or goals can boost the wellbeing, brighten the outlook and can keep your spirits high, even when the days are cold and short. You don't have to do it all at once though! Setting achievable goals, taking small steps to change habits or belief systems is a key to making the change long-lasting and enjoyable. It shouldn't feel like pressure or a chore, it should feel exciting yet doable.
Journaling is such a great way to reflect, appreciate and to be creative. Whether it is to write down just one line a day, your most intimate thoughts or simply to let your creativity flow, a journal is such a great way to do that.
Our Five Minutes In The Morning - A Focus Journal is perfect for starting the day with mindfulness. It will provide you space to focus on what matters, prioritise what you are going to do for the day ahead and track your progress.
Bring out the creative side in you. This One Sketch A Day: Visual Journal offers space to doodle, build drawing skills and document experiences every day for a year.
Our Thought a Day Journal is perfect for those who get trapped in the mindset that they became stagnant or have nothing to show for. This journal captures 5 years on one page. Take the time...and you will see how much has changed and how many experiences you had.
With the world growing ever more complex and a bit scary at times, it is hard to not feel anxious. Anxiety can be helpful in certain situations but it can also lead to stress and worry and interfere with your everyday life. With The Anxiety Journal you will get practical tips and support to better understand and alleviate the feeling.
To find calm and peace is so important! When we are centred and present, it makes us interact differently with the world around us. We have lots of little tricks here at Maia to help us reconnect and feel rooted. Whether it is doing a few jumps to get the blood flowing, focus on our breathing for a minute or enjoy a warm cuppa tea, there is so much we can do to help our bodies to relax.
We are really into jewellery pieces that provide us with this sensation. Wearing a healing crystal or pieces that provide those little fidget moments are our favourites.
This amazing Chakra Gemstone Crystal Healing Necklace Kit lets you focus on a specific chakra and wear the relevant stone in the most stylish way. Our Anti Anxiety Fidget Ring is pretty and practical! Spin the little beads and feel the anxiety leave.
The Inner Peace Semi-Precious Stone Beaded Bracelet is such a beautiful piece. We think it also makes an amazing gift for friends that love spiritual jewellery.
Nourishing and being kind to the body is as important as looking after our mental health. Simple things such as eating regularly and healthy when possible, getting a good sleep or practising meditation to synchronise the body and mind can make such a difference.
Not only is this Wild Nettle Shampoo Bar amazing, it also is great for the environment. It is perfect for those who want to simplify their beauty routine, be more mindful about the products and the amount of product they use or simply strive to life a life with less plastic waste.
Commuting to work, a busy schedule or the mental overload from juggling work and family can have a toll on everyone. Once we are in go-go-go mode it is hard to step out of it and give ourselves a minute. With this Rest Aromatherapy Oil Roller you can create calm instantly. Take it with you in your bag or pocket for a mini spa treatment on the bus, train or office break room.
Sleep is such a vital part of a healthy life but it is also often not easy to achieve. Our busy minds can keep us awake. There are lots of little tricks that you can try, before getting even more stressed by sleep trackers or health apps. Make sure your bed is a stress-free zone, turn off your devises early not just before you try to go to sleep, open the window to get fresh air, practise memory games in your head to relax or simply change your position: Putting the pillow where your feet usually are and sleep that way for a night can help the brain to relax.
Light is another big factor when it comes to sleep and this super soft Blue & White Cloud Eye Mask is perfect for travelling or spaces where you don't have blinds or curtains.
Our Yoga Frog Incense Stick Holder is great for using while you are practising yoga, meditation or just want to create a calming atmosphere in your home. The adorable design is sure to brighten the day. The gentle fabric on the eyes can have a soothing effect and can also help during headaches or migraine.
Inspirational words and positive affirmations are a wonderful way to to bring good vibes, positivity and joy to your everyday. They are great as a daily reminder, source of inspiration and also are a great way to show love for special friends. Friendships are an integral part of life and nurturing them is so important. Being supported and loved by friends can often be as important as our romantic relationships. Appreciating friends, showing them that you care and brighten their days with these little gestures will not only enrich their lives, but yours too.
This Truly Incredible Ceramic Hanging Decoration is made for those who could use a bit of affirmation. Our Dreams are Like Acorns Porcelain Heart Coaster is a great reminder that sometimes just a little bit of patience is needed and that out of something small, truly mighty things can grow.
Our Ceramic Hedgehog Token in Matchbox and Tiny Matchbox Ceramic Bow Token are perfect for those moments where friends need compaction and comfort, show them that they are loved and and life as a whole is beautiful.
Implementing an eco-conscious lifestyle is a great way to bring a meaningful change to the new year. Sometimes it can feel a bit as if our individual changes and efforts don't matter but in moments like that it is important to remember: we have to be the change we want to see. We can do a lot to reduce food waste, plastic and our contemporary overconsumption. Not only is it good for the planet it can remove the burden of choice. Having too many options or products to choose from can create anxiety. What if there is something better? What if the choice is wrong? Scaling back on that overload can increase happiness and our ability to be assertive and decisive in general.
Whether you are doing grocery shopping, enjoy a picnic in the park or have to pack all your kids toys for a weekend trip, this Everything Really Big Tote Bag is all you need! Sturdy, stylish and practical...it truly has everything.
Our Bamboo Utensils Set is perfect for those who want to switch to more sustainable materials in their kitchen. Moving away from plastic not only is a great choice environmentally, it will add more charm and character to your kitchen too.
A meat and dairy free diet where possible is a great way to look after your health and the planet. Not only will it help reduce the unnecessary waste of resources, it will introduce you to new alternative foods and amazing recipes. With our Vegan Kit: All You Need to Know Cards you can start your vegan journey in the most playful way.
We hope we gave you plenty of inspiration to start the new year in an amazing way. Find all our inspirational gift ideas here: Inspirational Gifts Collection.
Happy New Year! Lots of love, Team Maia xxx