It’s already February, and exam-induced tensions are running high. With exams comes pressure to perform and anxiety about what’s in store for the students. While providing a calm and supportive environment often goes a long way, taking that extra step as a parent to ensure their physical and mental state gets the nourishment and relaxation, they need is vital.
In this regard, gifts that act as stress relievers are not distractions or extravagances. We at The Gift Studio understand this, and that is why we have curated a list of stress relief gift hampers for students that you can give to encourage them during exams.
Best Stress Relief Gift Ideas for Students During Exams
Academic performance is determined by the state of the student’s mental and physical health. Physical nourishment in the form of snacks and hydration, as well as emotional nourishment in the form of scented candles that help create a soothing atmosphere, make for amazing gifts for anxiety relief.
Brain Food Dry Fruit Jars for Healthy Snacking
Nuts and dry fruits, especially almonds and walnuts, are rich in healthy fats, protein, iron, magnesium, and other minerals. They are proven to be particularly beneficial for cognitive function, improved memory, as well as reducing stress and improving mood. Here are some of our dry fruit and nut filled hampers that will help your kid battle the study pressure.
1. Fit & Fabulous: Brownie bars and nutty delights abound in this wellness hamper, providing all the brain food and health-conscious snacks to keep your rising star on track and focused.
2. Food lovers Box: This hamper of assorted nutty snacks, oatmeal and cranberry cookies, and berry preserves will give a much-needed energy boost to your precious young ones and keep them from tiring themselves out during their prolonged study sessions.
Dark Chocolate for Mood Boosting and Anxiety Relief
Innumerable studies have proven beyond doubt that the flavonoids in dark chocolate reduce cortisol levels and increase endorphins. This helps reduce anxiety, elevates the mood, and cuts down the risk of depression. Help your kids reap the benefits of chocolate with our curated hampers.
1. Chocoholic: A mix of chocolate, nuts, and fruit delights that won’t just refuel your child during study hours, especially if they are a picky eater or a chocolate lover but will also serve as the perfect delicious reward for their hard work.
2. Cocoa Luxe: Filled with delicious boxes of nuts, brittles, dark chocolate bars, fruit drops, and much more goodness, this cocoa hamper will both pamper your precious child as well as provide mood and energy boosting nourishment as they get through their exam preparations.
3. Bag of Happiness: Be it chocolate cookies, bars, or crunchy brittles, this hamper has them all. It will keep your child’s spirits up during hard times and will boost their ability to stay positive.
Scented Candles to Create a Calm Study Space
Our sense of smell is directly connected to our brain’s emotions and memory centers. Scented candles, especially lavender, chamomile, or eucalyptus, are helpful in regulating emotions and increased cognitive abilities. Here are a few gifts that will help students with stress management.
1. Candle & Crave Hamper: If you are looking for a wholesome gift that nourishes the body and calms the senses, then this is the perfect gift hamper. It comes with cookies, almond dragées, along with Lime Basil scented candles and diffuser sticks.
2. Midnight Blue Candle: Crafted from organic soy wax and the fresh fragrance of lavender, this candle will create a soothing and invigorating environment for your kids to study in.
3. Lustre Finish Golden Candle: With the delicate, soothing fragrance of Japanese cherry blossoms, this candle will uplift the mood and provide positive vibes during study hour
How Parents Can Support Students Through Exam Stress
Apart from ensuring there is a system that gets them to eat, take breaks, and sleep on time, little reminders about how much they mean to the parents will go a long way when it comes to giving them the strength to battle stress. Here are some ideas on what could help you as a parent in achieving that.
1. Gifts That Say “We Believe in You”
Nothing improves a child’s confidence more than a parent’s faith in them. Convey that faith with our The Paresh Maity Hamper or The MF Hussain Hamper, a balance of healthy snacking and indulgence.
2. Celebratory Gifts
While wellness and gift hampers are amazing before and during the exams, celebrating the end of exams and their results with Mighty Celebration Trunk can help them unwind and bring down the stress levels.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the purpose of stress relief gifts isn’t just to provide them with snacks but to show them that you are there for them and that you appreciate the effort they are putting into studying hard. We hope this blog has guided why relieving stress and praising their hard work is important; and has helped you to find the perfect stress buster gift ideas for your young ones.
Explore Perfect Stress Relief Gifts & Gift Hampers at The Gift Studio!
Explore more of our thoughtfully curated hampers at The Gift Studio. You can also create your own customized hamper by choosing whichever gifts align with your child’s needs.
FAQs
Are stress relief hampers suitable for all age groups?
Apart from the hampers featuring cocktail mixers and beverages, all our wellness hampers we have are suitable for all ages. In fact, they are designed to be shared and enjoyed together with family members.
When is the best time to send an exam stress relief gift?
Beginning from one or two weeks before the exams, as well as the time during the exams, is when children need extra support. You can also send them right after the exams or after the results to congratulate them on making it through.
How does hydration affect focus and stress levels during exams?
Dehydration often results in headaches and brain fog, which in turn affects their ability to focus on studies and manage stress. Staying hydrated on the other hand, helps them process faster and improves memory.
Can exam care packages be sent to hostel students?
Absolutely. We have our own delivery service, and our studio genies will ensure your loved ones receive their care packages on time.