{"id":9656,"date":"2019-06-18T13:18:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T17:18:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/?p=9656"},"modified":"2020-07-15T19:48:59","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T23:48:59","slug":"best-stress-relief-gadgets-to-use-during-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/armchairarcade.com\/perspectives\/2019\/06\/18\/best-stress-relief-gadgets-to-use-during-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Stress-Relief Gadgets to Use During Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Original article by Mario Petkovski. Posting by Andrei Kuznetsov.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to be able to devote time to your work, you must have a stress-free environment, which at this day and age is hard. People nowadays are working very stressful jobs that can make more serious health complications after a long period of time.  Unfortunately, the time moves fast so there is a lot of activity on your workplace that can sometimes be hard to handle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\nis why many companies invest in creating a stress-free environment<\/a> that will act as a pressure release valve on your\nsystem. Sometimes when your work is stressful you can lose creativity as well\nas be less productive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t believe it, bear in mind that even athletes, like the ones competing as favorites in the NFL Super Bowl odds<\/a> have high levels of stress and they need to release it to be able to compete normally. There are some stories about what mental stress can do to football athletes and many believe<\/a> these are the reasons why some of them resort to suicide or have mental breakdowns and depression. Click here<\/a> for additional resources to support your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major\ncompanies have noticed this factor that is why they organize fun things to do\nwhen you are on work: it doesn\u2019t matter if you are on the field or on an office.\nThese will boost your productivity but more importantly will make you happy.\nStress can cause many disorders such as health-related issues, constant\naggression as well an unpleasant environment<\/a> in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not\nevery company invests in this kind of stuff, but you can always make your time\nspent on work easier with a few essential gadgets and toys for stress relief.\nLet\u2019s go through some of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Buckyballs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These\nare small magnetic balls that can be used to create all sorts of things. This\nwill set your mind in a peaceful place and meditating for a while by making\nyour creation with the balls. You can use your imagination to make some\nincredible forms that are strangely satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. AquaFarm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\nall know that keeping fish in the aquarium has the ability to calm you and\nrelieve stress. However, the hard thing is to clean the tank, especially on\nyour workplace. This innovative gadget is a self-cleaning fish tank that also\ngrows organic food on the top. That seems like a win-win situation, the plants\nkeep the fish tank clean and get nutrients from the fish waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nmight be the best stress relief gadget that you can place on your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Noise Cancelling Earplugs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes\nthe thing that we want the most on our workplace is peace and quiet. That is\nwhere QuietOn Noise canceling earplugs comes in. These earplugs are capable of\nblocking every noise that comes from outside leaving you with peace and quietness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Shiatsu Heated Foot Massager<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well\ndepending on your job, this gadget might be a perfect stress relief opportunity\nto try. This gadget is capable of keeping your feet heated as well as stimulating\nreflexology zones of the soles of your feet with an excellent massage. This is\nperfect for people that are on their feet the whole time and gives them a\nchance to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Sona Smart Bracelet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This\nbracelet is equipped with a high-end heart rate monitor that scans you and\ngives you meditation exercises when you are stressed out through a mobile app.\nIt is also stylish so you will be perfectly capable to wear the bracelet on\nyour formal outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Magnetic Levitating Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\nare a lot of levitating products that are strangely amusing to look at and can\nprovide big stress relief. You can choose the shape to be many different things\nsuch as planet, plane, iron man, a football and much more. You can spend hours\nlooking at it and meditate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Desktop Punching Bag<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some\npeople may require a more aggressive approach for stress relief and there is no\nbetter way than throwing a couple of punches in a boxing bag. However, that was\nnot possible until now, as we are witnessing probably the first desk, mounted\npunching bag. It is mounted on a spring that will bounce back and forward once\nyou hit it. It will definitely remove your stress and make you calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the most interesting stress-relief gadgets that you can use on your work. There are many more such as stress balls, kinetic sand, and the calm cube and many others. All and all you have to try to keep your stress levels at a minimum while you are at work, just because it can cause serious issues. Remember, from now on your stress relief exercises are your number one priority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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