10 Motivational Gifts for People Who Are Losing Focus on Life

"Taryn, for the last goddamned time, stop focusing on this stuff!"

I had been shouting at my friend Taryn for what seemed to be hours. Like many people, Taryn had been dealing with some tough breaks in life. She had been desperately trying to fit in with a group of breakdancers from the suburbs outside of New York.

The problem, which both Buddy and I saw, was that this click of breakers were actually pretty awful people. They were the type of people who wouldn't talk to anyone that couldn't afford real UFO pants or didn't follow every little trend spotted on the mainstream E-zoo crowd.

This was a pretty bad match, considering that Taryn was living in the Bed-Stuy projects rather than an upscale home in the 'burbs. We tried to explain to her that those people weren't good people at all, but she wouldn't listen. She, above all, needed to be with the happy, shiny crowd at all costs.

Truth be told, she lost focus on what's important—and she's not the only one, either. A lot of good people forget what's important, or just lose sight of what things aren't deserving of their time, energy, or focus.

Taryn eventually snapped out of it once we made a gift for her that reminded her that it's quality, not quantity that matters in friendship. If your friend is headed down that path, motivational gifts may be a good present to give them this holiday season.

Do you have a friend who really can't seem to see any good in life? Does it seem like they have a gloomy black cloud hanging over their head? They may be in need of motivational gifts that help remind them to stay positive in tough times.

This t-shirt keeps things blunt, and just begs the wearer (and everyone around them) to focus on the good things in life. Sure, they may not be where they want to be right now, but that doesn't mean life is horrible, right?

Mike Robbins knows how badly life can throw a curve ball. His professional baseball career was derailed after a serious injury rendered him unable to play. That didn't stop him from enjoying life and making a great world for himself.

Focus on the Good Stuff is a book that offers advice that Robbins learned through his own unique journey. It's a book that, in many ways, acts like sunshine in print.

That being said, this book isn't just a bunch of maudlin bunk. It's a legitimately useful advice book that helps you get your mind right with down-to-earth advice.

Marie Kondo is a lady who understands how much your environment can change the way you feel and think—and really emphasizes how important it can be to keep your home clear if you want to get your mind clear.

Her time spent as a cleaning specialist in Japan was spent teaching others how to better their lives through cleaning. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is one of the most motivational gifts you can give a person who feels like their life is crumbling into chaos.

Reading through this book is one of the fastest ways to motivate yourself to clean your apartment, and will teach you how to make your life better as a result.

This is one of the few motivational gifts that imparts a double hit of good in your life. The motivational message on the back of the necklace's charm reminds you that having friends is extremely important, while also reminding you that you are loved.

Meanwhile, if your friend's feeling a bit stressed, this necklace makes it possible to find a new way to unwind. Just add a drop or two of your favorite soothing essential oil onto the felt pad placed inside the locket, and feel the stress melt away.

If you or your friend is having trouble getting to the gym, a little exterior motivation could be in order. It's not always easy figuring out how to find motivation when you can't find a reason to, and this humorous motivational poster is a perfect addition to a home where your favorite couch potato rests, simply because it's a gentle reminder that you *probably* should hit the treadmill more often.

After all, you never know when a T-Rex could show up.

When you have tons of people dragging you through the dirt, it's oh so tempting to get down on yourself. Sometimes, the most motivational gifts that money can buy are the ones that remind you to believe in yourself, even when others don't.

This beautiful bracelet does more than just pull together an outfit; it helps remind you that you're worth it and that you can do it. Forget the haters; believe in yourself.

I don't quite remember what movie it was that said it, but I do remember a film that stated, "Fear is the mindkiller." If you really think about it, it's very true. Our tendency to focus on our fears in life ends up making it really difficult to evolve.

Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You is a guided journal that's designed to help you overcome fear and get you focused on the benefits of risk taking. It's a great pick for anyone who feels cornered by life and wants to break out of the cycle of fear.

It's often so hard to actually remember how important your family is during these wildly busy times. We're always rushing to work, talking with other people, keeping up with the trends—until we actually forget what really matters.

Affirmators are decks of affirmation cards that help us remember what's really worth fighting for, all while emphasizing the best way to handle day-to-day life. These humorous affirmations will help you focus on your family, and remind yourself about how healthy being around loved ones really are.

Few motivational gifts are as classic as this book, and even fewer have remained a top rated self-help book for as many years either. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff is one of those epic books that grabs your attention and forces you to rethink your attitude towards life.

Is it really that important that you go out to prom in that dress, or that your wedding plans are dashed? What about that concern about how people see you? Believe it or not, it's all small stuff, and you will be better once you realize it.

Taking care of yourself should be your number one priority, because let's face it, you can't care for others if you don't put yourself first. This mug might be a bit cheeky, but it definitely gets the point across fairly bluntly.

I mean, really, think about it. How many motivational gifts really make you remember to be good to yourself? This "I LOVE Me" mug is a perfect token of appreciation to the best person you know—you!