Stress relief is a puzzle no longer
As the end of the year draws near, the stress and pressure from both work and preparing for the upcoming holiday season are building up for many people.
There are a number of ways to deal with the pressure, and puzzles, games and toys are convenient options to ease stress. This week, we are taking a look at some trendy puzzles and games that might be very helpful in relieving sudden stress and anxiety.
Slime
Slime, a colorful and gooey substance, is one of the most satisfying stress-relieving toys and one that many people are obsessed with.
Creating slime is simple: It’s a combination of borax powder and white glue. Additional ingredients such as food colorings and glitter are added to customize the basic slime.
Simple and effective, slime presents a unique kind of satisfaction when it’s kneaded, poked, squeezed, stretched or rolled. These therapeutic processes release tension in the hand and wrist muscles and the sounds it makes are also very soothing.
Slime also reminds people of playing with products such as plasticine and clay, which can lead to the obsession.
Besides colors, different types of slimes are available — crunchy slime that creates satisfying sounds, soft butter slime, sparkly glitter slime that’s especially popular for children, glow-in-the-dark slime and even cleaning slime that can remove the dirt from computer keyboards and other electronic products.
You can find a wide variety of slime products that are in different colors, textures and scents online at sites such as Taobao.com. You can also make slime at home by following the numerous recipes posted by enthusiasts. Slime is quite safe for most people, but it’s important to remember to keep the slime away from young children who might be tempted to put it in their mouths. light fragrance.
It’s really fun to play, smells nice and is non-stick, a good game to release pressure in office.
m**0: It’s a little sticky in the beginning but adding boric acid solution makes it feel better. The cracking sound has a healing effect.
Jigsaw puzzles
Jigsaw puzzles became popular over a century ago. It’s an excellent exercise in observation ability and uses both sides of the brain. For many people, playing with a giant jigsaw puzzle can be a great meditation process as you focus on one single image for a long period of time while blocking out other thoughts entering the mind and cutting off distractions.
Traditional jigsaw puzzles are made of wood or cardboard and a puzzle mat may be needed to save your progress. Special attention must be paid to avoid turning the whole thing upside down and being forced to start over.
Plastic jigsaw puzzles can provide a solution to this problem. 3D-JP is a jigsaw puzzle brand that specializes in plastic puzzles where the pieces stay securely together when pieces are in the right place. The pieces feel solid and well-made, and there’s a satisfying clicking sound when pieces are put together. Every piece of the puzzle in the box is unique and it’s not so likely that pieces can be put in the wrong place.
A highlight of 3D-JP jigsaw puzzles is the brand’s collaboration with various artists to create beautiful puzzles, and there are also seasonal specials. Apart from popular cartoon-inspired works like the Japanese manga series “One Piece,” 3D-JP offers a wide range of calming images that would fit nicely in the home décor as well.
The price of jigsaw puzzles varies depending on the number of pieces. You can also customize a plastic jigsaw puzzle by sending the company a high-resolution image, observing the brand’s copyright policy though. Downloaded images are not accepted.
Players say:
I sat on the floor and finished a puzzle, then I looked at the time and a few hours had passed, it really releases the stress.
I thought I could play (with the puzzle) for a month but it’s only day two (finished about a quarter of the set), it’s really good for releasing stress and two hours could pass easily without me noticing.