7 Ideal Types Of Gifts For The Introvert In Your Life

Whether you know the person for years or a few hours when it comes to time to give them a gift you could have a hard time. Everyone wants to give a good gift and it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive. What’s even more valuable than receiving something luxurious or pricey is a meaningful and personalized present. If the person you’re gifting has an introverted personality, that could give you some easy insight into what they would like.

Use the knowledge that the person is an introvert to your advantage and consider giving them things that are likely to fit their lifestyle. Since introverts are characterized by their desire and/or need to recover energy alone, you can narrow down your options to at least something they can enjoy alone.

The average introvert will always appreciate something that encourages their introspective tendencies as well. Rather than something they can use through physical activity, it’s better to assume they are more sedentary. The next time you’re faced with gifting an introvert, consider these 7 types of ideal presents.

1. A Space to Write Or Draw

Introverts are thought to be less talkative and less sociable, but in reality, they just tend to think things through and be lost in their own mind, a lot. Giving them a space to put those many thoughts like a notebook or journal would be meaningful for most introverts.

Not everyone is a fan of writing or journaling in general, so it doesn’t have to be a notebook, but a sketchpad or even something like a voice recorder can fulfill the need. Expressing their feelings and thoughts outside social situations can be incredibly helpful for an introvert. Being around others and talking things out can drain them; while being alone with their thoughts and still getting to share them in some way isn’t.

2. Calming Scents

Introverts can feel emotionally unstable or overwhelmed more easily as a characteristic of their personalities. Having a way to calm down and detoxify the stress of the day can be extremely helpful. That’s where aromatherapy can come in. There are a lot of products out there to choose from and they range in price and function, so you can match the relationship level to the gift.

If it’s a close friend or relative, you can aim for something like a diffuser that’s pricier or more luxurious. For acquaintances or small gift events, you can go for something smaller like a candle or essential oil roll-on that’s small and convenient.

3. Home Decor

Everyone knows introverts love their alone time, but they don’t realize that the place they’re in probably matters. Introverts do enjoy spending time alone, but they may not feel comfortable enough in a public space or in a shared living space. The conditions in which an introvert are alone tend to affect the value they get from that solitary time.

Factors like how many people are around, if it’s a private space like their room or home, how noisy it is, the decor or layout of the space – there can be tons of influences on the “quality” of alone time for an introvert. So when you purchase things that help create a space they can enjoy while alone, you’re guaranteed to give them a gift that’s thoughtful.

Some of the most practical home decor gifts are blankets, picture frames, cookware like cutting boards and knives, or plants. Since an introvert probably enjoys being at home or in their own space, you know the item will be appreciated in their space and add enjoyment to their time alone.

4. Comfortable Clothing

Wearing the right clothing goes a long way when it comes to your confidence. For introverts, being more comfortable can be the difference between having more energy and feeling at ease or feeling overwhelmed by midday. Every bit helps for those that are easily stimulated. The world has a lot of distractions and being in the right mindset can help the introverted face what the day throws at them without worrying about other things, like their appearance.

The next question you might have is what kind of clothing are you supposed to be buying your introvert. Well, take a look at the person’s personal style before making a decision. For someone introverted, it’s less of an optional thing and more of a need for you to choose something that doesn’t only make them feel comfortable but has likely already done so in the past. Stick to what seems familiar to the person you’re buying for. Do they tend to wear neutral colors? Favor certain patterns or one style of outfit? Instead of introducing something new, just stick to what they’re most likely to like from their own closet.

Don’t worry, it’s not boring and they’re not likely to think you didn’t put much thought into the gift because it looks like they already own it. That’s the exact reason it will actually be a hit for them. They like what they like. The fact that you paid attention enough to recognize that, makes you a friend that introverts dream of having. Odds are, they’ll enjoy the gift much more if it doesn’t require them “breaking it in” or mustering up the courage to try it out, feel uncomfortable and eventually decide whether to continue wearing it or go back to what they know works.

5. What They Buy Normally

You should assume that most things introverts own were purchased after a fair bit of thought. Introverts tend to think beyond the need for what they buy and highly consider the personal meaning it offers. Sure, buying paper towels and batteries probably won’t bring out their sentimental side, but if they’re treating themselves with a gift or buying something for their use exclusively, they’ll probably feel some type of way about it.

Following that logic, you should save yourself some time and worry and just pick something out that you’ve already seen them use or regularly buy. If you can, ask the people close to them for some insight into their buying habits. More likely than not, your introvert will appreciate having something they were going to buy themselves. You might think they would be bored with the same item or feel it isn’t “special” enough, but the fact that they have bought it previously (ideally more than once), then you’re doing them a big favor.

6. Snacks

Everyone loves food for obvious reasons. First off, you kinda need it to live. Secondly, introverts are defined by their introverted behaviors, which means they’re often alone doing introverted things. Which is an endless list that can range from hobbies like reading to backpacking the Rockies. Whatever their favorite solitary activity is, the introvert probably could use something to snack on.

Snacks are a good gift category for introverts because they might be more willing to try new things you introduce to them. A single bite of something they haven’t tried before is a lot less pressure than a traditional gift. You can create a good balance of familiarity with the unfamiliar by mixing the treats with more typical flavors as well as some unusual or new offerings for them to try out. Depending on who you’re buying for, you can buy snacks that are more casual like chips or candy bars or something fancier like high-quality chocolate.

7. Motivation

In daily life, an introvert can easily become drained by the amount of stimulation they experience from their environment. A typical day of going to work, sitting down for lunch, attending meetings, going shopping afterward, and then heading home can overload them to the point that as soon as they get through their front door they feel like they’ve returned from war.

It could sound a tad dramatic, but when you think of an introvert — that is the most recognized distinction between them and the rest of the world. They’re affected by the little things in the day that then become bigger things and eventually, they need to take a step back and reduce the amount of stimulations affecting them or shut themselves off completely, if the situation is that dire.

Which makes a gift like motivation go a long way. A few examples of motivating presents can be a mug with an inspirational message or a journal of prompts that reminds them of their worth. Whatever form the gift comes in — if it’s meant to improve their confidence it’s money well spent.




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Hana Othman

Hana Othman is the founder of SimpleHermit.com and identifies as an INFJ. Most days you can find her typing away or reading a book. Beyond that, she keeps busy as a dog and cat mom.