Life is stressful, man. Between worrying about coronavirus, the world going haywire because of climate change, Trump being president, and general adulting responsibilities and worries, our anxiety as a culture is at an all-time high. Some people go for long runs or get in the kitchen to do some baking to relieve stress while others give a squeeze on these dangling stress balls*. If you haven’t tried the latter, I highly recommend it.
- They come courtesy of a French company called Imaginarte. The dangling stress balls, known as NiceBalls, started out as a Kickstarter back in 2017. Advertised as a “hanging prosthetic accessory that can be stuck to your work desk in a simple, discrete and efficient way,” the project ultimately raised more than €31,000 and was brought to life, thank goodness.
- It’s simple and straightforward to use. The top of the NiceBalls comes complete with a suction cup, which you can attach quickly to the underside of a desk or table where you want it. That’s literally all you need to do. Once you attach it, voila! Dangling stress balls are yours for the squeezing.
- They come in two different shades. You can get your NiceBalls in original pink or 70% Dark, which is a deep brown color, depending on your preference. They’re made of durable and hypoallergenic PVC so they’ll last you a long time, and considering they’re only $19.99, it’s a total bargain.
- They relieve stress AND give everyone a laugh. While not all offices will be cool with you having dangling stress balls under your desk, if your boss is laid-back, these can be a hilarious and relaxing addition to your workspace. When things get too heated or you’re stressed about an upcoming deadline, you can just reach under your desk and give them a squeeze (and try not to laugh while doing it).
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