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The holiday season is officially here, which means alongside snow, festive movies, family time and hot cocoa comes the pressure to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Stress around finding gifts during the holidays might be more common than you expect.

In fact, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, 88% of them feel stressed when celebrating the season. The two most common reasons for this pressure? For 47% of Americans, it’s the amount of money they expect to spend. For 39% of them, it’s purchasing the right presents. 

You don’t have to break the bank when finding a thoughtful gift for the important people in your life. For example, are you shopping for an entrepreneur? The holidays are the perfect time to celebrate their successes with a thoughtful or useful gift! Here are 10 gift ideas the entrepreneur in your life is sure to love.

An inspirational (or escape-worthy) book

The entrepreneur in your life is likely the type of person who loves to learn and continue improving however they can. If this sounds like your loved one, what’s a better gift than an inspirational or informational book? Here are a few book ideas they will likely love: 

• “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear.
• “The 4-Hour Workweek” by Timothy Ferriss.
• “The Mountain is You” by Brianna West.
• “The Greatest Salesman in the World” by OG Mandino.
• “Choose Yourself” by James Altucher.

On the other hand, if you want to give them a chance to take a break from work, a fiction book is also a great gift idea. Sometimes, resting is the best way to get those great ideas flowing! 

Blue light glasses

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Many of us are spending more time in front of screens than ever before — especially after everything went online when the pandemic hit. While there are many benefits to remote work and being able to connect digitally, excessive blue light exposure from screens can negatively affect your sleep cycle. 

If you know someone who is constantly looking at their screens, blue light glasses would be a great gift that can help them improve their sleep. Based on an article from Applied Psychology, wearing blue light glasses not only improved sleep quality and quantity but also work performance!

A custom bobblehead

Does your favorite entrepreneur need something unique to spice up their desk space? If you’re looking for a funny gift that the entrepreneur in your life likely won’t buy themselves, a custom bobblehead could be just what they need. These handmade custom bobbleheads are made based on the likeness of images you submit. You can even choose from a variety of poses to put the bobblehead in. 

If you don’t want to use an image of your loved one, there are also a variety of characters you can choose from on the website, including Abraham Lincoln, Bob Ross and Rosie the Riveter! 

An aesthetic planner or notebook

The entrepreneur in your life probably has an endless to-do list. Make writing down and keeping track of their tasks enjoyable with a beautiful planner or notebook! There’s something particularly satisfying about being able to cross off a task with a smooth pen instead of tapping on your phone. 

For those who like to avoid structure and create their own guidelines, a traveler’s notebook could be the perfect choice. Or, if you think they’d like something with more structure, the classic Panda Planner is another great option.

Noice-canceling headphones

There are going to be many times throughout the year when an entrepreneur needs to cut out the sounds of the world to buckle down and work. Bluetooth headphones with noise-canceling capabilities are the perfect gift — especially if you decide to invest in a pair that could last for years. From Sony headphones to Apple Airpods Pro, there are plenty of options to choose from that are cordless and reduce external noise. 

Portable chargers

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been working at the airport or a coffee shop when my battery died and I had to switch to my phone. After I invested in a portable charger for my laptop, I’ve avoided a dozen panic situations and have had more flexibility to work from wherever I need to. 

If your favorite entrepreneur has put off purchasing a portable charger for whatever reason, this is an excellent opportunity to buy one for them! They will find themselves reaching for it even more often than they might expect.

A waterproof notepad for the shower

You never know when an excellent thought will take root. Encourage the entrepreneur in your life to remember their ingenious shower thoughts by giving them a waterproof notepad. Not only will it work underwater, but it also includes suction cups for both the book and pencil, allowing it to be attached to the shower wall.

A cord organizer

There’s nothing like having a great office setup, but it can seem out of reach when your devices’ cords are cluttering your space. A sleek or adorable cord organizer can make it easy to achieve the office of your dreams by taming your tech. Best of all, there are a variety of styles that can make it easy to shop for the entrepreneur in your life. Whether they’re into neutral blacks, whites and grays or love pastel designs, there’s something for everyone. 

Subscriptions for their favorite things

Being an entrepreneur means you need to have great time management skills, which sometimes leads to hobbies falling by the wayside. Show the entrepreneur in your life how much you care by helping them prioritize their favorite things in an easy way: with subscriptions! 

For example, if you know they love to cook and eat healthily, a subscription like Sun Basket could be ideal for them. Or, if they love to read, an Audible or Book of the Month subscription could help them prioritize this hobby more effortlessly. There are even boss-themed subscriptions like Spark Hustle Grow or the Better Self Basket.

A big mug that’s sure to make them laugh

Whether the entrepreneur in your life is a coffee, tea, or hot cocoa lover, a huge mug is a great gift that can be personalized to them and make their mornings happier. There are so many mug designs out there that it’s an amazing way to show you pay attention to their favorite things. Here are a few of my personal favorites for entrepreneurs: 

• Awesome Entrepreneur Mug.
• I Love My Boss Mug.
• I Can and I Will Mug.
• Boss Lady Custom Mug.

If these designs aren’t calling to you, there are also many opportunities to customize your own mug. Whether you put a picture of the two of you on it or personalize it with details about their job, you’re both in for a great laugh when they open this gift. 

While they can be stressful for financial reasons, the holidays offer a special opportunity to celebrate your loved ones and all they’ve accomplished throughout the year. Use this time to treat the entrepreneur in your life to something that will make their days a little easier and brighter. 

Peter Ord is the founder of GUIDEcx, a client implementation and onboarding project platform based in Lehi.

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