Editors Picks Soothing Stress Relievers
Easing tension at home, in the workplace or at school can be aided by a variety of items.
After the physical and mental toll of the pandemic, meditation has grown in popularity. Research firm Marketdata states that the U.S. market – which includes meditation and health/wellness centers, yoga studios, apps and more – went from $1.86 billion in 2021 to just over $2 billion in 2022. It’s poised to grow by 7% each year from now to 2025.
Whether it’s watching a favorite pro or college game or sitting on the sidelines of a youth athletic competition, sports can be stressful for those in the stands. Choose from a basketball, baseball, football or soccer ball.
The classics will always have value, and that’s why this round stress reliever works for a variety of programs. It’s made of polyurethane foam that can be squeezed or thrown against a wall to release tension. Choose from seven colors.
This made-to-order squeezable foam can is perfect for soft drinks, beer, hard seltzer and wine.
The Pop N Play is a fun stress reliever and fidget toy. Recipients can create games to see who can pop the most bubbles in the shortest time. Includes a carabiner to easily clip onto backpacks, tote bags and keychains.
When anyone has “had enough” at work, this fun eye-popper stress reliever pen will do the trick to alleviate pressure. Users simply give the head a gentle squeeze and watch its eyes pop out.
Teens, tweens and others will get a kick out of this emoji LOL Squeezies stress reliever.
This Zen On the Go set has a portable USB essential oil diffuser with a reusable felt pad that holds a few drops of ZEN essential oil for hours of potent aromatherapy. Plugs into cars, laptops or any outlet with an adapter.
This fun stress reliever is part of the Goofy Group of MopToppers. Soft and squeezable, it relieves stress while the microfiber hair cleans device screens.
Serenity can be found with this desktop Zen Garden. Includes a vanilla-scented candle, sand, rake and Zen rocks. Brings a sense of tranquility, calmness and peace.