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DIY Stress Ball

Squeezing your fist around a stress ball causes muscle tension, followed by muscle relaxation upon release. Performing this exercise repeatedly releases considerable muscle tension and relieves stress. While this exercise works just as well without a stress ball, the tactile devices reduce the strain of squeezing a bare fist. In addition to their powerful stress-relieving properties, using stress balls can improve grip. They are also fun toys to play with while talking on the phone.

Things You'll Need

Balloon
Cornstarch
Funnel
Permanent marker

Instructions

- 1
  Insert a funnel into the mouth of a standard latex party balloon.
- 2
  Fill the balloon with cornstarch up to the neck, remove the funnel and tie a knot to close the balloon. Pour out a bit of the cornstarch if the balloon is too full to tie a knot.
- 3
  Draw a design on the balloon, such as a smiley face or a caricature of your boss, with a permanent marker.
- 4
  Grip the ball in your fist, inhale and hold for a few seconds. Exhale as you release your grip and repeat. Perform this exercise an even number of times with each hand to develop your grip equally.

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