I’m sure everyone has seen those stress balls that have been around for years. I remember when I was younger, my mother had one that sat on her work desk and I would always play around with it when I was there at her office. It was fun and squishy and felt good in my hands! Well, I have kicked these homemade stress relieving balls up a bit by adding a drop of relaxing essential oil to the outside of the balloon. If you tend to fidget, these DIY fidget balls would be great for you! Do you stress and need something to turn your mind to? These aromatherapy balls would be a great way to de-stress.
Aromatherapy Stress Relieving Balls Tutorial
Making homemade aromatherapy stress balls is a fun and easy project. Fidget toys can help reduce restlessness and fidgeting behaviors, making it easier for individuals to stay seated and engaged. They provide a non-disruptive way to manage energy and improve focus, especially in classroom or workplace settings. You just need a few simple materials for this DIY project.
Aromatherapy Stress/Fidget Ball Supplies Needed:
- Balloons
- 1 cup of Sugar or Sand
- Essential Oils ( Stress Away, Lavender and Orange are all great for helping you to relax your mind)
- Funnel
- Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
How To Make Stress Balls:
Start with your sugar. Add it to a mixing bowl and then add 10 drops of essential oil. Use your favorite relaxing scent. Stir it around with a spoon until evenly mixed.
Grab a small funnel and insert it into the top of your balloon. Slowly pour the scented sugar into the balloon. After each pour of sugar, squish the sugar down toward the bottom of your balloon. Pack it down as much as you can so you can get a good amount of sugar into your balloon.
After you have packed in as much sugar as you can, tie of the balloon securely with a knot. Your DIY stress ball is now ready to be played with. Squeeze and roll the ball in the palm of your hand. Enjoy the scent of the relaxing essential oil the more your manipulate the balloon with your fingers.
The scent of the relaxing oil will be gently released as you rub the balloon between your hands. The scent of the oil will disperse in the air and you will be able to smell it.
Conclusion
Ensure the balloons are of good quality to prevent breaking. For example, a thin water balloon is designed to break easily and would not be a good choice for these DIY stress / fidget balls. Fidget toys provide tactile stimulation that can help calm the mind and reduce feelings of anxiety. The repetitive motions and the sensation of touching the toy can be soothing. Furthermore, they offer a distraction from stressful thoughts and can help break the cycle of anxiety by redirecting focus to the stress ball. Have you ever made stress relieving balls before? If you are one to need something in your hands, give this aromatherapy stress relieving ball a try!
Finally, they also say coloring can be stress relieving. If you want to try that too, then here are some free printable sun catchers you can color.
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