Fidget spinners, Rubix cubes, magnetic beads, the list goes on. These gadgets are fun to fiddle with, but did you know they can also help reduce stress? Take the stress ball for example.

Stress balls help distract the user from worries at hand, effectively reducing stress and strengthening the muscles in the hand as an added bonus. What’s more is that stress balls are easy to make, and with essential oils added, can be highly therapeutic and stress relieving. Here’s how to make your own-

What you need

Balloons

¼ cup Flour

Funnel

15 drops Quiet Time or Worry Less

How to

Yield: 1 stress ball

Combine 15 drops of Quiet Time or Worry Less with a ¼ cup of flour. Stick the funnel in the opening of the balloon, and pour the flour into the funnel. This may require more or less flour, so add or take away as needed. Tie the balloon, and squeeze stress goodbye!