
Do they have the energy to enjoy learning a new skill, language, or add to their knowledge base?
If yes, we have the subscriptions for you!
This app breaks down content into small visual daily bites, so it doesn't require too many spoons. Our favorite is the course "The Science of Happiness that takes the class taught at Harvard and breaks it down into 10-15 visual storyboards that you consume over a month's time. It is so simple, yet mindset altering in the best way possible. This one course alone is worth the subscription, IMHO. The way it is broken down into small bites of information is easier to process, especially on a bad day.
Who doesn't want to take a writing class taught by Neil Gaiman? or Photography by Annie Leibovitz? Conservation by Dr. Jane Goodall? Self-Expression and Authenticity by RuPaul? Makeup and Beauty by Bobbi Brown? Disruptive Entrepreneurship by Richard Branson? We could go on, but that's our current watch shortlist. There are many learn-at-your-own-pace programs out there, but few can match the A-list lineup of instructors they have teaching at Masterclass.
Learn a new language with small bursts of lessons daily with the free version. They might enjoy the benefits of the full paid version.
We are currently testing this app in place of Duolingo for Korean and Japanese. Their method for teaching Korean is quite enjoyable.
Do they enjoy audiobooks?
Audible has gifts of 1, 3, 6, & 12 months
Do they love to read and have a Kindle?
Kindle Unlimited has membership gifts for 6, 12, & 24 months

Do they love to read?
Now is the time to buy them that coffee-table book on that artist/chef/athlete that they love, the definitive work regarding their current hyperfixation, or even the latest edition of their favorite series (or start them on a new one, if it would suit their fancy).
What are their hobbies?
Are they currently able to do them?
Are there any hobbies that they could do that they are interested in?
Are they a bit of an audiophile or at least have a record player?
There is nothing like hearing our favorite bands on LP. Browse your favorite record stores, in person or online with a list of their all-time favorites and see what treasures you find.

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