Hi, everyone! Today I will talk about stress relief toys. Do you know, what is a stress ball? I believe that stress ball is the most popular stress relief toy for adults. What do you think? Let’s begin!
What is a Stress Ball?
A stress ball is a small toy that usually not more than 7 cm diameter. It can be squeezed in the hand, and that can help you to relieve stress and tension. A stress ball also is a good way to exercise hand muscles.
There are different shapes stress balls, and not all are spherical. Some stress balls are molded into amusing shapes.
Stress balls are filled with a malleable gel or clay.
The Benefits Of Stress Balls
Relieve Stress
When you are physically occupied with squeezing a stress ball, your mind isn’t focused on the things, that you are stressed about. Your brain concentrates on the activity coming in through your hand, and in that way, you use less energy for stress. This toy can help you to relieve stress and relax.
Physical Therapy
Stress balls also are good for physical therapy and can help you to strengthen your hand.
Stress Balls
What is the best stress ball? I read some reviews about stress balls on Amazon, and I chose three of them.
These stress balls are ideal for stress and anxiety relief, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), ADD, autism, OCD.
1. Stress Balls 4 x Mixed Colour By StressCHECK
My Rating: 9,3 out of 10
You will get four balls in different colors (60 mm diameter): yellow, orange, blue and pink.
Pros:
+ Not made from plastic, rubber or putty type material
+ Good size.
Cons:
– Not suitable for children under 3 years
+/- Different opinions about this product. A lot of people are satisfied with this product, but some people complain about size and quality. Some negative comments about this product are: “smiley face rubbed off quickly”, “Not squidgy enough”, “Bigger in size than I expected”. Maybe people didn’t know what to expect but most people liked this product.
2. Stress Balls x 3 in Yellow By StressCHECK
Description: This product is of a medium consistency and is made from foam. High-quality stress balls with a unique design.
You will get three yellow smiley stress balls (60 mm diameter)
Pros:
+ Not made from plastic, rubber or putty type material
+ Ideal for office or home use
+ High quality and quick delivery
+ They are quite soft and have a perfect size
Cons:
– Not suitable for children under 3 years.
– For use under adult supervision
+/- Different opinions about them.
3. Stress Balls 12 PCS Squishy Balls Emoji
Description: These stress balls are made of sturdy and dense foam. They are strong and durable. Great toy for kids, adults and even your pets. Each ball is 2.25” in diameter, highly tear-resistant and will not break open.
These stress balls are a pliable, stretchable 100% TPR.
Pros:
+ Pliable, stretchable 100 % TPR ball
+ Different emotions pictured on each stress ball
+ Lovely and brilliant colors
+ It’s easy to squeeze, no weird smell.
+ Perfect for people to carry in their pockets.
+ People wrote great reviews about these stress balls
+ Great quality
Cons:
– There aren’t a lot of reviews about this product
Which One Is My Favorite?
I think that stress balls are great to relieve tension, become calmer and also help to the muscles of the hand.
My favorite stress ball is Stress Balls 12 PCS Squishy Balls Emoji because they seem fun, and people said good things about them. They are durable, resistant and easy to squeeze.
What is your favorite one?
Conclusion
Today we talked about what is a stress ball, and it can help you to relieve stress and anxiety. A stress ball is a great tool for stress relief and physical therapy.
I hope you liked this article and you will share it. Now I would love to hear your opinions about it, suggestions and stories.
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Linda Mo
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Stress balls are great, they allow you to hold them in one hand and squeeze while you complete another task, which is a fidgeting technique used to treat children with autism and ADHD. I love the 3rd set, lol. The faces are so funny. I can imagine squeezing the ball with the tongue sticking out and it is saying”please don’t squeeze me” LOL! Or the one about to vomit, They are too cute! Excellent review, I gotta get me a squeeze ball.
Yes, indeed. Stress balls can help to reduce stress for adults and children and treat ADHD and autism.
I love the 3rd set too, and maybe I am a little bit childish. 🙂
I need to buy a stress ball too.
Hello Linda,
I love stress balls.When I’m at work I often play with one.
It is surprising how such a small thing can reduce the stress naturally and in an effective way.
The reviews you make are really cool.
i personally like the emoji stress balls.
The Squishy Balls Emoji are so cute. They would be a perfect gift for a child to play with even though children aren’t usually stressed.
Hi, Asen!
It looks like definitely, I need one too. Thanks for sharing your opinion!
I just love the Squishy Balls Emoji, and I agree that they would be a great gift for a child. Sometimes children have a problem with anxiety, and these stress balls can help them easy that. I remember being stressed and anxious when I started to go to school, and that time I was very young.
I had some of those grips that you squeeze for the longest time…don’t need them any more but they helped my stress levels. Like you said by taking your mind off the troubling thing or event.
It may have just been me but using them grips meant I was making myself better by strengthening myself. that always makes a difference in my reality.
Now I am just able to not label whatever it is that could be taken as ‘bad’ by other non enlightened ones, and life is good.
Hi, Brent! Thanks for sharing your story! Interesting… I never think about it like that.
Glad to hear that your life is good and you found your way. 🙂