This year was a real motherf&*$#r, and we need all the self-love/self-care /kindness/whatever you want to call it in heaping dollops right now.

Extravagant gifts are out, and lifting up friends, family and yourself are in this holiday season (and, we hope, beyond), whether thats with a small gift, a phone call, a card, or a Zoom chat.

But if you know someone who isnt good at self-care and really needs it (maybe its a friend or a co-worker; maybe its you!), then give them a compassionate nudge with these loving Christmas gifts that will brighten their day.

Check out our top 10 picks for self-care gifts below.

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Take Care box, $50

Remind your loved one to make some space for themselves this holiday with this thoughtful Take Care box, which comes with a copy of The Little Book of Self Care, a puzzle, a Calm mood roller, and face and body butter. Get it at Crying Out Loud .

A DIY craft kit, starting at $16

Creating and crafting are great mindfulness tools, especially because they require such focus. And the best part of crafting is you get something pretty to look at when youre done! Check out Canadian maker Kiriki Press for embroidery kits for all levels and The Workroom for mending kits .

Coffee lovers care package, $40

Many of us need a jolt of java (or two, or three) to get through the day, especially these days, so send this coffee lovers package to your favourite caffeine friend. It includes a personal handwritten card, a bag of Underdog House Espresso beans, and a cute flour sack tea towel. Get it at Gotamago .