{"id":54075,"date":"2016-11-18T07:15:02","date_gmt":"2016-11-18T12:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=54075"},"modified":"2016-11-18T15:15:03","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T20:15:03","slug":"reduce-anxiety-desk-fidget-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/lifestyle\/reduce-anxiety-desk-fidget-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Desk Items to Help You Calm Down, Stat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your stress levels are through the roof \u2014 don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not just you. Whether your sky-high anxiety is manifesting in poor sleep<\/a>, a short temper or incessant foot tapping, take solace in this: there\u2019s a method to your body\u2019s madness. It\u2019s how your body\u00a0prepares\u00a0for sudden exertion when\u00a0stress hormones<\/a>\u00a0elevate. The only problem is\u00a0when you\u2019re not being chased by a tiger, the energy has to go somewhere.<\/em> The good news: Relief can often come in the most unexpected places \u2014 such as fiddle sticks or spinner rings. (Yes, both real things.)<\/p>\n

According to a 2016 study<\/a>, a sensory experience (such as feeling something in your hand) can help with self-regulation of \u201cachieving calm, focus and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMindfulness<\/a> training traditionally begins with mindfulness of a tangible object,\u201d says Dr. Chloe Carmichael<\/a>, PhD, a Manhattan-based psychologist. \u201cSo it makes a lot of sense that these tools help people to focus their attention.\u201d Check out these totally affordable buys to get your wheels spinning (and mind relaxing) \u2014 in a good way.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>How to Overcome Anxiety, Starting Now<\/a><\/p>\n

7 Gadgets to Help You Reduce Anxiety Now<\/h2>\n
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1.\u00a0Fidget Stick<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ah, fiddle sticks! Er, we mean, fidget sticks. This doohickey gives users not just one, but three<\/em> different ways to shake out their anxiety. The top and bottom offer wheels to spin while the middle section is similar to a worry stone. ($12.99; fidgetgear.com)<\/p>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0<\/strong>Zen Desktop Garden<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Is work a major source of anxiety for you and you\u2019ve already maxed out your PTO<\/a>? Why not take a mini vacation from your day right at your desk? This beach in a box offers a quick escape as you push around the sand and situate your beach chair juuust<\/em> right. ($9; officeplayground.com)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 8 Signs You\u2019re Way Too Stressed (And How to Deal)<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Fidget Cube<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Obsessive pen clicker? Guilty as charged. This cube gives you six different ways to fidget \u2014 spinning, rolling, rubbing, flipping, gliding and, yup, clicking. If awakening your sense of hearing appeals to your own personal zen, several of these methods give both audible\u00a0and silent\u00a0distractions. ($22; fidgetcube.com)<\/p>\n

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4<\/strong>.\u00a0Hypnocube<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sometimes we catch ourselves staring off into space when we\u2019re stressed. But what if we could gaze at something truly mesmerizing? This display of LED lights comes with more than 60 different visualizations<\/a>. That\u2019s enough for you to find a different one every work day for three months straight. Dazed and confused, no more. ($100; hynocube.com)<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 40 Resources for Practicing Mindfulness Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Meddy Teddy<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

How could <\/em>you feel anxious with this little guy around? According to the website, his purpose is to teach kids the benefits of yoga and meditation<\/a>. But we think any adult would benefit from even just a snuggle with\u00a0him. ($30; meddyteddy.com)<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Spinner Ring<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever fiddled with your rings in a meeting, you\u2019ll understand the mechanism of this piece of jewelry. Designed with both an inner and outer band, you can spin the inner ring while the outer band stays stationary on your finger. The idea of this \u201cworry ring\u201d is said to have originated in Tibetan meditation traditions as spinning is thought to calm the body down. ($17; jamsjewels.com)<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong>6 Scenarios That Stress You Out (But Shouldn’t)<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Newton\u2019s Cradle<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

We can’t\u00a0make a list of the ultimate gadgets to beat work stress and not<\/em> include Newton\u2019s Cradle. You know the one \u2014 when one metal ball is lifted and released, the energy transmitted through the other balls pushes the last one upward (and vice versa). Click-clacking aside, we could watch this all day. ($8; officeplayground.com)<\/p>\n

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