The ways of dealing with internal irritation and external problems are different for everyone: for some it is a cry and offensive words, others prefer to take a drag on a cigarette in a secluded corner, others choose a well-trodden path to the refrigerator with goodies, seizing bad emotions. All these actions can be described as bad habits. At the same time, there is a simple and effective solution - an anti-stress ball, which helps here and now in every single situation.
Features of the impact on the nervous system
Squeezing and unclenching the anti-stress ball, you not only train the muscles of the palm and wrists, but also strain the whole arm. The instruction is simple: squeeze the toy for one or two seconds, and then release. You can throw it on the floor and walls. At the same time, muscle tension in the arm decreases, and the clamps in the whole body relax in a chain. An anti-stress ball is an easy way to get rid of negative emotions for both adults and children (from three years old). Bright drawings and pleasant textures also cheer you up.
Materials used
Factory models are most often made of rubber, polyurethane with a gel filler. To make an anti-stress ball at home, craftsmen use flour, starch, cereals, legumes as a filler and ordinary balloons. You can also find offers for making knitted "touch toys" with an unusual design.
Sizes, colors and textures
The market offers a variety of color, size and texture solutions. The most popular options are: anti-stress soccer ball, globe shape, drop, heart, virus design, Christmas tree, ball, star, etc. The size varies from 3 to 10 cm in diameter.
Custom printed designs can be ordered from selected online retailers. The drawing is applied at the request of the buyer.
Additional benefits
The pliable ball strengthens the muscles of the hand, develops children's writing skills, relieves stress after long written tasks, as well as during long work at the keyboard, which is indispensable for tunnel syndrome.
It helps to catch objects more quickly and hold them firmly, which is important for the development of muscle accuracy in children. You will be surprised how the stress ball improves concentration and takes it to a whole new level
The toy will be an indispensable gift for the holidays, for example, in the shape of a heart - for Valentine's Day, a Christmas tree or a star - for the New Year, a ball glowing in the dark with an original smiley - for Halloween. Such a present would be appropriate for the development of fine motor skills and attention inchild. They can decorate the interior or use for trainings and outdoor games in a team. The bright colors and textures are also uplifting.
Precautions
The inside of the ball is liquid latex or silicone, which creates such a wonderful effect when squeezed. You should be careful with sharp objects and nail pressure, as they can cut the ball and lead to pouring (rash) of the filler. Do not give the ball to small children and pets.
How to make an anti-stress ball at home
You can easily make your own soothing toy. This will require ordinary round balloons, filler (store filler, flour, starch, small cereals, soda, sand, beans, lentils, peas) about one glass. You can mix several types of fillers to experiment with density.
Preparation: take 2 balloons, cut off the neck of one, starting from the round part. One ball should remain with the neck. You will also need a watering can, spoon, filler, thread, colored or black marker.
Instruction:
1. Take a balloon with a neck and inflate it slightly to straighten it.
2. Put the ball on the neck of the watering can and carefully pour a glass of filler inside. Flatten.
3. Tie the balloon tightly and decorate the knot with a bow, a pretty clip, or a thread bubo.
4. Put on top of this balloon the second one, cut off to make it moredamage resistant. You can experiment with the colors of the top layer.
5. Draw a funny face with a marker and the anti-stress ball is ready.
