37 Highly Motivational Gifts That Will Inspire And Empower Anyone

Updated: Sep 06 2023

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You believe you can and you will when you've got these empowering motivational gifts to inspire you. Let's be real, it can be hard to get stuff done day after day, especially when you're in a hard job, like an entrepreneur, but these gifts deliver the self-care and the self-confidence you need to keep going. Focus on your internal self with things like affirmation cards and DIY pep talks. Dial into some external motivation with posters, plaques, pictures, and tiny tokens to remind you that you're freaking awesome! Or focus on wellness to recharge your batteries with rejuvenating bath goodies or stuff to help you get a good sweat sesh. Treat your mentor, a constant source of motivation, to a token of your thanks that's totally fun, like a positive quote button. Don't sleep on yourself, treat yourself or a friend to these motivational gifts and see where life takes you next!

Desktop Affirmations Signs

Let your coworkers know how your mood is doing with a set of desktop affirmation signs. These have a fun embroidered look to them and come in a "frame" of sorts with 32 subversive phrases that you can rotate out by day or by the hour if you're feeling extra sassy.

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UnF*ck Yourself Day-to-Day Calendar to Get Out of Your Head

Getting stuck in your own head is one of the worst places to get stuck. Make this year the last year that happens with this genius calendar. It's full of mantras, motivation, methods, and mindfulness that'll help you get into and stay in a headspace that'll change your life for the better.

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101 Happy Notes Pad

Put these sticky notes around the office, tuck them into your spouse's lunch box, put them on your kid's homework, and more! They're a versatile way to support and motivate the people in your life with empowering positive messages.

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BodyBoss Portable Home Gym

Workouts can be very motivating and when you're stuck on a problem, get a sweat sesh in and you might find that you're unstuck. Or, if you're motivated to change your life, a workout can do the trick for that, too. With the BodyBoss portable gym you can get a full-body no equipment workout in that'll lead you shredded.

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You F*cking Got This Motivational Adult Coloring Book

Not only does coloring relieve stress, when you're shading in the patterns of this book you'll also be topping off your levels of motivation. There are pretty floral patterns accented by lots of swear words that'll fill those coffers of spite and pettiness (let's be real, those are huge motivators) and get you ready to get sh*t done.

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Positive Affirmations Scratch Off Poster

This is a fun twist on the standard scratch-off poster. Underneath each of the silver-colored squares, there's a new affirmation to carry with you throughout the day. You could scratch them daily or weekly, and once you've scratched them all you can hang the 23"x16" poster as motivation to keep kicking ass.

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The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck

You probably care too much about everything and while caring a little is good, the rest of that care is weighing you down. Read this book and turn your life on its head with seemingly counterintuitive tips and tricks for living that'll help you live richer, better, bigger, and bolder.

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Sweat Activated Workout Shirt

Motivate yourself by doing hard sh*t and watching that sh*t pay off almost immediately. You're not gonna see your gains on day one, but you will see that you're sweating your way to perfection on day 1 when you've got this sweat-activated shirt that reveals the words, "Don't Quit" on its front.

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Believe In You Like I Do Hug Ring

A friend in need needs this ring indeed! Not only is it a big hug from you, which definitely helps, when they're feeling vulnerable or like they're not enough, they can peek at the engraving on the inside of the tiny arms. The gorgeous ring is a reminder that you'll always believe in them.

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#10

Motivational Stress Balls

Make your stress less and fire up your motivational fires with a stress ball printed with empowering phrases. There are four in this set, each with a slightly different motivational mantra to fit the need of the unmotivated mood you're in.

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#11

Happy Little Accidents Bob Ross Book

Bob Ross taught us that there's no such thing as mistakes, just happy little accidents. When things are going a little sideways, peek at the pages of this book and see the beauty in life's detours. Bob Ross will help you see life in a new way and a way that'll make you feel better about it.

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#12

Oprah's The Life You Want Inspiration Cards

Let Oprah help you manifest the life you want to lead with a set of inspirational cards that encourage you to find your "Why." Work through the pack once or over and over again, keeping the dozens of cards with mantras on them to yourself or displaying them on the included wooden base.

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#13

Positive Quote Button

When you need a boost likerightnow and you don't even have time to message your work bestie on Slack, you can get it from this button. Give it a tap and it'll recite one of 101 pre-recorded positive energy phrases to fire up your day.

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#14

Energizing Shower Steamers

Rev your engines bright and early in the morning and don't bother with the bath by using a shower steamer. These ones are energizing, featuring a citrusy scent that'll make you feel like a new woman. They're activated by heat and moisture and blanket your bathroom in an incredible aroma that fades throughout the day.

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#15

Zox Motivating Reversible Wristbands

Folks with a more active lifestyle who don't jive with metal jewelry as much will feel a huge boost of motivation from a Zox wristband. They comfortable elastic wristbands are all adorned with cool patterns, empowering phrases, and messages of motivation that'll keep a friend going when they're going through it.

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#16

Motivational Profanity Pencils

Put down that regular #2 pencil and switch for a #2 that'll make you feel like #1 with this clever profanity pencil set. Whatever mantra you need to get through your day, even a very Monday Monday, is here, You're f*cking brilliant, babe, get it.

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#17

Let That Sh*t Go Self-Help Journal

What are you holding onto those grudges for? Why let someone who ain't worth a dime live in your head rent-free. Consult this self-help journal, work your way through the prompts, express your feelings with lots of swear words and turn a new page on life grudge and baggage free.

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#18

Michael Scott Motivational Quote Poster

You miss 100% of the opportunities you don't take to put more Michael Scott decor on the wall. There is no more perfect place for this poster than your office, either at home or away. The hilarious poster is 8"x10" in size and a must for any superfan of the serious.

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#19

She Believed She Could So She Did Socks

Start your day on the right foot, literally, with a pair of socks that have a very motivational message on their soles. "She believed she could so she did," is a popular message because there's no limit to what she can do, especially when she's wearing this comfortable pair of socks.

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