Sure, many things can keep us up at night, but if tossing and turning is to blame, maybe you can help level up their pillow game. This completely adjustable pillow allows people to customize it to their sleeping position, making it perfect for all types of sleepers.
18 Gifts for Your Friend Who’s Always Tired
A good night's sleep is the first choice. These are a close second.It’s a typical weekday morning in the office. Your work bestie is across from you, hunched over their laptop and clutching the strongest cup of coffee available, fighting the repercussions of a bad night’s sleep at their desk. As you watch their head slowly drop into their hands, their eyes struggling to stay open for the third time in an hour, you can't help but feel for them. I mean, who hasn’t been there?
Although nothing can truly replace actual sleep, there are products out there that provide a much-needed boost to the sleepy or sleep-deprived. Whether your pal is grappling with insomnia, juggling an overly packed schedule that leaves little room for rest, or just had a rough night, we've rounded up a list of the best gifts to help revive the perpetually tired.
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1.Henrie
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For the person in your life who loves to hit snooze several times, this extra gentle, rinse-free dry shampoo from Klorane will help refresh their hair in under a minute so they can still get to work on time. It’s the best beauty secret for super tired days.
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3.Uncharted Coffee
Uncharted Coffee Monthly Subscription
$75/monthTake the guesswork out of coffee shopping for the very tired with a subscription to Uncharted Coffee, which includes a delivery of three coffee bags a month (light, medium, and dark) sourced from 70 different countries. With the roasts changing monthly, it’s a great way to add some surprise and delight to their mornings, all while supporting underserved communities that produce coffee in the process.
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4.Amazon
It’s time to retire the aggressive iPhone alarm and replace it with a chill sunrise light simulation. It also features dimming light and gentle sounds to help ease people into sleep, which can be just as hard as waking up. Basically, this alarm clock offers a gentle upgrade to your wind-down or wake-up routines.
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A coworker taught me this trick during a midday slump! Roll this essential oil onto clean palms, cup it over your nose and mouth, and inhale and exhale deeply. The notes of peppermint, lemon, and rosemary will level up your low energy fast.
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6.Amazon
ZAKVOP 32 Oz Water Bottle
$12.99Newsflash: Staying hydrated can help us get through exhausting days, and your friend is probably more dehydrated than they know. Remind them to drink water with this sleek bottle that comes in five colors and is adorned with timestamps to reach their water intake goals.
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7.Othership
Othership Breathing App
$17.99/monthNo matter their cause of fatigue, there’s a guided meditation for everyone on the Othership app. The meditations are lumped into three different categories: Up (energizing), Down (relaxation), and All-Around (mixed). Help your friend regulate their sleep—and amp themselves up on sleepy days—with a monthly subscription.
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8.SIDIA
This candle is the perfect way to wake up those sleepy senses. It’s a lively blend of ash-spiced tobacco, tonka, and tea leaves. With soothing base notes of spearmint, ginger, citrus, and eucalyptus, it’s an invigorating burst of clarity for busy work days.
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The last thing anyone wants to do when sleep-deprived? Clean. With features like personalized cleaning suggestions and automated scheduling, this gift makes vacuuming a task that anyone can do in their sleep.
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If your friend’s morning hair prep eats into their nightly shuteye, this heatless curling set can be a game-changer. They’ll save an extra 30 minutes in the morning by literally doing their hair while they sleep.
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For days when they look as tired as they feel (no judgment), this ice mold pulls double duty by depuffing their face and waking them up with a cold shock. Just fill it with water, freeze, and ease puffiness with a few swipes.
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If your friend is don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee-coded, this one’s for them. For those seeking quality coffee without trying, this Nespresso machine is basically fool-proof. Plus, it’s small enough to fit on their desk.
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14.Sephora
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask
$32.50Self-care can fall to the wayside when we’re tired, but this lip mask from Laneige makes it easy to moisturize while you rest.
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15.Amazon
Perfect for those extra groggy mornings, these slippers feature a non-slip sole, keeping wearers safe even in the sleepiest moments.
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16.Brooklinen
It’s no secret that nighttime light can mess with your sleep, and this eyemask from Brooklinen is a particularly luxurious way to block it out. Crafted from a very comfortable mulberry silk, this one provides total darkness for a stylish slumber.
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Teach your friend to own their early mornings with The 5 AM Club. The book delves into the morning routines of super-successful people and provides tips and tricks on how to incorporate them into your lifestyle. Who knew waking up before the sun could feel so good?
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18.Sephora
Tired eyes are no match for these disposable under-eye masks. Featuring fermented coconut water, these eyepatches offer a rejuvenating pick-me-up that will leave them looking like a well-rested baby.
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