26 Gifts For Mentors That Will Show Your Gratitude And Thank Them

Gain an edge over your opponent by studying the lessons inside Sun Tzu’s seminal work, The Art of War. This classic read is packed with timeless wisdom and boasts a striking gold and red hardcover that make this a proper coffee table book for any bachelor pad.

These cushioned thick-soled slippers will make you feel like you’re walking on clouds. These exceedingly comfortable women’s slippers come with a very cushy 4.5cm thick sole as well as in a range of vibrant color options.

Ditch those loud annoying alarms once and for all! Wake up feeling more relaxed and well rested with this sunrise simulating alarm clock. The alarm gradually dims and increases the light’s brightness so that you can doze off and wake up more naturally.

Kickstart your morning breakfast by insulating your coffee while simultaneously heating up a delicious donut by using this incredible donut warming coffee mug that features a built-in plate on the top for your pastries.

Her perfectionistic nature means that she can get a little freaked out sometimes. With the Buddha board, she'll have instant relaxation in the form of art. With a few strokes of the brush she can paint away her feelings and then watch the water she painted them with evaporate away, along with her negativity.

The sound of water trickling down a waterfall and over smooth stones is one of the most relaxing in the world. With this indoor fountain, your friend can listen to that all day long. The fountain keeps a continuous flow going, which helps prevent algae build-up.

Give the gift of relaxation and beauty with a bonsai tree kit. The tiny Japanese trees are easy to grow and care for, and this all-inclusive kit has the seeds, the soil, and the information your friend will need to put together their own mini-garden of mini trees.

An endless massage may sound like a luxury the likes of which they cannot afford to a teacher, but with this Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager, it becomes a reality. The massager has sets of 3-speed rotating nodes that are heated and knead away tension almost immediately after the wheels start turning.

Keep their space smelling as fresh, if not fresher, as the day they rented it with an essential oil diffuser. The piece has a cool natural look, holds up to 500mL of water, has an ultra-quiet fan that you'll forget is there, and has a built in LED that glows in your choice of 7 colors.

Save time and money making your iced coffee at home with the HyperChiller Ice Coffee Maker. Using it is easy. Freeze the chiller's core, then dump a piping hot cup of coffee into it. In just a minute flat, you'll have iced coffee that tastes like it was just brewed by a barista.

Take your tea to go with an eco-friendly tumbler and tea infuser. It's vacuum-sealed and made with stainless steel, so your drink will stay at temp for hours. You'll find a mesh strainer inside, too, so you can brew your favorite loose-leaf wherever you go.

If you're filled with too many feelings to express in a card or with a simple token, get loquacious with this Why I'm Grateful for You book. The fill-in-the-love book walks you through a series of prompts where you can get as wordy as you want to express your gratitude for your mentor's guidance.

Your mentor will be sipping tea and spilling the tea at your next dish session and that tea will be hotter than hot in the Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug. On one charge, the mug will keep beverages hot for 1.5 hours. When plugged into the charger, the drinks are staying hot forever.

Having a little something to do with their hands can relieve stress and have this fun MagMen Teamwork Magnetic Climber set on their desk is sure to help. The set of 10 climbers can be arranged in all sorts of patterns, offering your mentor endless possibilities for arranging their team.

When it feels like your mentor has the whole world on their shoulders, they might. Recognize them for that and they'll be beyond grateful to you. With a statue of Atlas on their desk, your mentor will feel their burden lightened just a little knowing that you have their back.

Give them a creative representation of the support they've given you over the years with a set of bookends that bridges the gap between the literal and figurative. These metallic supportive bookends are a humble reminder to a mentor that they've held you up and pushed you just enough in your most critical moments to help you grow.

The Legend said it best, “Always pass on what you have learned.” That's exactly what your mentor has done, and to best thank someone who has shown you the light side of the Force with a mug honoring them in the best way possible. The best, they are, after all.

Dress up their desk and bring a little zen to their set up with this geometric planter. The 7" glass and metal sphere has a modern look about it and shines when the light hits it right. The terrarium makes a statement both empty and full of mosses and succulents.