Stress Balls are an easy and cheap alternative to reduce stress. They work on psychological & medical methods to reduce stress. These days stress balls are gaining popularity not only in managing general stress but also to reduce stress caused by medical treatments.
Stress balls are made up of soft rubber material which can retain its shape when squeezed. Stress balls have smiley faces which indirectly give a sign of happiness and mood uplift. It is easy to use, inexpensive, and fast-acting to fight anxiety and can be used in any kind of health condition. One can easily use it by squeezing between their palms.
Stress Balls work or benefit you in the following ways:
1. Psychological Effect
Stress balls distract one’s mind from stress and worries. It’s a small bodily action that requires the mind’s attention to perform and the mind distracts its attention from the ongoing stress and feeling of worry. In this way, it reduces stress and other worries to some extent so it helps to fight stress and anxiety psychologically.
2. Medical Effects
Squeezing the stress ball is a kind of physical exercise and exercise induces some good chemicals in the brain like serotonin which is proven to uplift the mood. Physical exercise is recommended for people suffering from chronic anxiety and stress. And it’s a very easy exercise that can be done by people of any age and gender in a sitting condition. So, stress balls also work medically on the body to reduce stress.
3. Fast Action
Stress balls work very fast on the body by distracting one mind from the ongoing stress and worries and also start giving immediate benefits as obtained through any physical exercises. So, due to their fast effectiveness, it can be a good alternative for managing anxiety & panic attacks.
4. Improves Blood Circulation
As per studies, using a stress ball can increase heart rate and oxygen levels in the brain. So, the heart will work faster and circulate more blood and good blood circulation will result in lowering heart-related strokes & attacks and high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure ultimately helps in fighting stress and anxiety issues.
5. Mindfulness
Using a stress ball not only distracts the stress and anxiety feelings but also helps to fill the mind with some positive thoughts and memories and empty the mind of negative thoughts. It also increases one’s focus and concentration and also increases the strength of the hand as a result.
Conclusion:
Using stress balls can be a valuable method of reducing stress and anxiety symptoms by distracting the mind from negative thoughts and worries. Also helps the body to