Stress Balls to reduce Anxiety
Stress balls work on various different levels. When used in moderation, they can be a distraction or a different focal point, allowing you to manage stress levels in a healthier way and strengthening your muscles and alleviating arthritis pain.
A stress ball might work for some people, but it may not be just right for others. People who try multiple strategies have more success with reducing anxiety.
Note: Stress balls can be DIY project, you can find information on the internet, DIY stress ball
Participation questions:
What do you use to cope with stress?
Do you use any fidgeting toys for anxiety?
How do you feel when you have an object to touch, hold or look at such as a calming picture or a nature scene?
Seeking Help
Fidgeting toys or soothing objects can help to some extent but they are not a solution for chronic stress. If you feel that the stress in your life becomes unbearable, you might want to seek professional help.
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@amiablePeace77
What do you use to cope with stress? I do grounding exercises like yoga and Tai Chi
Do you use any fidgeting toys for anxiety? I fidget in the kitchen that is enough fidgeting for me. I have so much to do I never have that kind of spare time.
How do you feel when you have an object to touch, hold or look at such as a calming picture or a nature scene?
I feel I harmonize with the calm.
@soulsings
Yoga and tai chi help me too to deal with stress and rebalance. This is one of my favorite tai chi videos Tai chi for beginners https://youtu.be/cEOS2zoyQw4.
@amiablePeace77
What do you use to cope with stress? I like to go out and socialize, exercise, and just generally stay active to keep myself distracted from stress.
Do you use any fidgeting toys for anxiety? I don't use any fidgeting toys but I like to lay in bed or have a soft blanket for comfort sometimes!
How do you feel when you have an object to touch, hold or look at such as a calming picture or a nature scene? Some things can really make us feel so much calmer 😍
@fruityPond7887 I find exercise helps me also to reduce stress.
@soulsings What is your favorite exercise that you like to do? ❤️
@fruityPond7887 I have done Tai Chi a lot and yoga for about 8 years. I also do cardio stretching.
What type of exercise do you do?
@soulsings That's really cool! I am glad you have an exercise that you've enjoyed for so long :) I like to walk on the treadmill and then I will use the strength training machines or the free weights! 💪
@fruityPond7887 yes I spent some time in the gym when I was on vacation and I think it was called the ellipticals. I used to walk on the track around the gyms but I loved the exercise classes most.
What kind of foods do you like? Healthy foods are a big part of my life. I just made a big pot of spicy vegetable garbanzo bean soup.
@soulsings Ooo you are very dedicated to be exercising on vacation! Good for you! 😊 I am trying to eat healthier, but it's hard sometimes because I just hate cooking 😅 There's nothing like a fresh salad though or some good fruit! My favorite though is probably sushi!
@fruityPond7887 I hear you cooking is involved. I lived on my own on a tight budget so it was cook or starve so to speak. For breakfast I get unsweetened instant oatmeal and add a boiled egg or tofu with some spices.
Lunch I make egg salad from the boiled egg and have in a toasted tortilla or with a piece of whole wheat bread.
Soup for supper, I like Amy's Organic soups and chili but it is a bit pricey so I would rather make my own. I add some kind of protein and I am good to go.
@soulsings Those sound easy enough to make and good for you too! I like instant oatmeal as well and I'll add some peanut butter sometimes! Or sometimes I like to make my own egg sandwiches with bagels :)
@fruityPond7887 I like sesame butter (tahini) in my oatmeal and I add tofu for protein and yogurt and spices.
@soulsings That sounds delicious! There's a place near me that is kind of like Chipotle but it serves Mediterranean food and I believe they use tahini as one of their dressings! So good! 😋
@fruityPond7887 tahini is also an ingredient in Hummus another Greek dish
@soulsings I love hummus!! I should try making it one day. It's so good with a lot of garlic!
@fruityPond7887 I make my own in a food processor mostly in the warm weather. I eat hot foods in winter.
@soulsings Is a food processor essential or can a blender work? 😮