Guide to top wellbeing rewards for the holidays - promoting health and happiness

Guide to top wellbeing rewards for the holidays - promoting health and happiness

We recently had an engaging and productive discussion with our partner, All Digital Rewards, where we explored new ways to support employee wellbeing. As your employees are preparing to redeem their rewards points, we have curated list of suggested items tailored specifically to enhance their overall wellbeing.

This thoughtfully selected assortment includes a wide variety of wellbeing-focused products and experiences, ranging from fitness equipment that promotes physical activity to mindfulness and meditation tools that encourage mental clarity and relaxation. For example, employees can choose from high-quality yoga mats, resistance bands, and wearable fitness trackers to support their fitness journey. 

We believe that by selecting items from this collection, employees can make significant investments in both their physical and mental health. This initiative not only promotes a balanced lifestyle but also contributes to greater job satisfaction and engagement. We encourage everyone to take the time to explore these recommendations thoughtfully and select items that resonate with their personal wellbeing goals. By doing so, they can fully harness the potential of their rewards points and embark on a journey towards improved health and happiness in both their personal and professional lives.

Insights from All Digital Rewards

The holiday season is a time of joy, family, friends, and parties, but it can also be busy with stress and full schedules. This is why giving the gift of wellbeing is more important than ever. This guide explores the top wellbeing rewards that promote a healthier, more balanced life. These reward items, from fitness essentials to relaxation tools, are crafted to motivate and rejuvenate. Let's explore the top wellbeing-focused reward items that can enhance the wellbeing journey.

Top wellbeing gift categories

To help your employee find the right reward item, we've divided wellbeing rewards into four broad categories. Each type aims to improve different aspects of health.

Fitness and physical health gifts

In the realm of items that encourage fitness and physical health, employees seek items that inspire movement while being enjoyable and sustainable. Here are some of our favorites that will help your family love getting in shape.:

• Wearables/fitness trackers: Wearable tech, such as smartwatches or Garmin, is a nice option for daily activity tracking and heart rate monitoring. They provide accountability, progress monitoring and tailored health insights, perfect for anyone looking to set and reach fitness milestones.
• Portable exercise equipment—For those who enjoy working out at home or on the go, tools like resistance bands, adjustable dumbbells, and a foldable yoga mat are lightweight but effective pieces of equipment to gift. These things are all compact and usable for various forms of stretching and strength training and are suitable for most fitness levels.
• Personalized water bottles and gear:
  Personalized water bottles or exercise gear can give that extra oomph to the person in your life on their fitness journey. Using it is a regular reminder of your investment in their journey and gives the gift of support year-round.

Mindfulness and mental wellbeing gifts

With all the activity of holidays, it is easy to forget yourself, and mental wellbeing becomes more critical than ever. If employees are looking for the ultimate gift to give to themselves or their loved ones, gifts supporting relaxation and peace of mind are the right size for everyone on your list.

• Guided journals: Journals with prompts for self-reflection, gratitude, or goal setting are thoughtful gifts. Jotting down thoughts and intentions has been proven to decrease stress while clarifying the mind, providing your loved one with a special place for processing their day.
• Aromatherapy kits: Aromatherapy Kits, which contain oils with soothing smells, such as lavender or eucalyptus, can bring relaxation and relieve stress. Add a chic diffuser to the mix, and it takes any space from zero to zen in no time.
• Weighted blankets: Weighted blankets and accessories have been shown to be helpful with calming anxiety and improving sleep quality. Consider tossing in a sleep mask or sound machine with nature sounds, too, and you will have a fantastic little gift package for sweet dreams.

Relaxation and recovery gifts

We all want to come home and relax after a long day, so what better way than tools that encompass relaxation as well as recovery?

• Massage guns: Models such as the Theragun or Hypervolt brand are most considered for how well they penetrate deep within your muscle. These devices can also reduce soreness and speed up muscle recovery, ideal for anyone who frequents the gym or needs a little care.
• Spa at home: With a variety of price points and options, at-home spa kits are a classic gift for a reason.
• Sleep accessories: Sleep masks with cooling features and sound machines that produce white noise or sounds of nature can create a peaceful sleeping space while adding in rest and rejuvenation.

Healthy eating and nutrition gifts

To help promote nutrition and make healthy eating fun, consider some of the following:

• Subscription boxes: Services like Sunbasket and Blue Apron offer healthy options without the hassle. With easy-to-follow, tasty recipes and all the ingredients brought right to your door, these subscriptions make keeping a balanced diet convenient and make great gifts for busy people.
• Smart gadgets: Tools like smart blenders or food scales can make meal prep healthier and faster. They are perfect for people who want to continue eating healthily or begin a new healthy regime.
• Healthy cookbook: With beautiful visuals and healthy ingredients, cookbooks make terrific and inspiring gifts. Consider adding a fun cooking utensil, colorful dish towels, or unique ingredients to round out your gift.

Give the gift of wellbeing — A lasting memory of care and joy

We are excited to present this comprehensive guide to the top wellbeing reward items designed to assist your employees in choosing the most suitable rewards for their personal wellbeing journeys. As we embrace the spirit of the season, it is the perfect opportunity to support those who dedicate themselves to serving both your customers and the overarching goals of your company. 

By doing so, we can help them kick off the New Year feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Our goal is to foster a culture of wellbeing that not only enhances individual health and happiness but also contributes to a more vibrant and productive workplace environment. Let’s empower your team to prioritize self-care and make the most of the rewards available to them.

Stacey Allgeier is the Director of Client Services at All Digital Rewards and a seasoned expert in incentives and rewards. With a passion for creating meaningful engagement, Stacey specializes in helping organizations design and implement effective programs that inspire and motivate.