Gift Ideas for a Workaholic
It is not always easy figuring out what to gift people for holidays and special occasions. It seems even tougher if one of the people on your list is a workaholic. Most workaholics do not have the time for a hobby since all of their spare time is spent on work in some form or fashion. Instead of racking your brain trying to figure out what to get, think simple: something that can be used for theirjob.
Calendar/planner
They probably have a digital form of both of these items, however think nostalgic or even ease of access. Buy them a wall or desk calendar that has office relatedcartoonsor inspiring quotes featured in it. This will give them something neat to look at once in awhile during their work time. The same principle applies to a physical planner; they can keep it on their desk and enjoy the nostalgia of flipping through the pages while writing important items down.
Coffee/tea basket
If the workaholic on your list is a coffee or tea drinker, then they will appreciate this gift. Try to make the basket as personal as possible by adding their favorite flavors and including a nice mug. Some other things you might include are cookies, flavored stir sticks, chocolates, flavored powdered cream (if they use it) and honey (for tea basket). Be sure to pick out a basket big enough to hold all of the items and either have it professionally wrapped or do ityourself.
Mug warmer
These are ingenious littledevicesfor keeping warm beverages warm. They are not expensive and they are very functional in the home and office spaces. Workaholics tend to like their coffee/tea and there is nothing worse than finally having a second to take a sip, just to find out it is cold! There are even mug warmers that plug into aUSBport on their laptop; talk about convenience.
Pen
Believe it or not, there are still many papers that have to be hand signed, even today. Consider gifting them a really nice pen that ispersonalizedwith their name and company (or whatever suits them). Even if they do not use it very often, they can display it on their desk and think of you.
Briefcase/bag
Gift them something they use to keep themselves somewhat organized when they are away from the office. Whether they can use a new briefcase or even a laptop bag, they will appreciate it. Some workaholics end up becoming slightly disorganized throughout their days (and nights) of working and with this thoughtful gift, they can put some of that disorder into a functional and stylish "office on the go".
Massage
This is a truly luxurious gift for any hard working person. After long hours of sitting at a desk or even standing up and walking around, by the end of the work day, every muscle seems to hurt. Treat them to a massage at a local spa and you will no doubt have a friend for life! Of course, the trick will be getting them to take off of work long enough to go get the massage.
Gift card
It might seem a little impersonal to gift someone a gift card, however for some people, it is really appreciated. For example you gift a card to their favorite restaurant for $50, they can now go and enjoy a nice lunch at least twice, if not more. Another example is gifting them a card to their favorite coffee stop or bookstore. Gift cards are actually very personal because the recipient can pick out exactly what they want and not have to worry about returning or exchanging a lousy gift.
Shopping for a workaholic is not so tough, now that you have some suggestions to get your creative juices flowing. All you need to do is remember to think inside the box (their workspace).
