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Anxiety Comfort Corner
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items You’re living with anxiety, but you don’t have to suffer from it. I’ve learned that prioritizing your own comfort is the key to living a happier life. Here’s a few of my favorite anxiety-busting do-dads.
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Busy Hands
Get Out Of Your Head
World, Stop ✋🏾
Distract Yourself
Calm Down
Settle To Sleep 😴
Busy Hands
Do your hands get bored? Mine sure do! I keep these handy and my hands never have a dull moment. 🤷🏾♀️
roygra Grip Strength Trainer 8 Pack - Hand & Forearm Exerciser
I love a good fidget toy.
JOEYANK Fidget Cube Metal Infinity Cube for Stress and Anxiety Relief/ADHD | Fidget Finger Toys, Ultra Durable Sensory Gifts for Adults and Teens Kids
A bunch of pieces and no mess? Sign me up!
Matassari 550pcs Fidget Toy Sensory Set
As a writer, this is another fidgety fave.
Deal: Magnetic Fidget Pen Teen Gifts: Cool Gadget For Men Teacher Appreciation Gifts Graduation Gift For Her Him Stress Relief Fidget Toy For 13 14 15 16 17 18 Year Old Boys Girls,Office Desk Accessories
I love to color. And coloring curse words is oddly satisfying.
Coloring Books for Adults Relaxation Set of 2, Funny Swear Word Adult Coloring Book for Women, Relaxation Gifts for Women(Floral Design)
Get Out Of Your Head
Guided journals are all the rage, and with great reason. Spend your idle time creating the life you crave. 💕
The Miracle Journal: Your Guided Manifestation & Gratitude Journal
I keep this on deck to doodle, take notes, brainstorm, etc. They brighten my day.
SIMONA Heart Shape Sticky Notes 6 Bright Colors, 450 Sheets | Cute Heart Self-Sticky Note Pads, 6 Bright Assorted Colors Sticky Notes for Office, School, Family
Dump your brain onto a notepad and go on about your day.
TPYNXBDS Brain Dump Notepad 50 Pages, A5 To Do List Notepad, Tear-Off To Do Notebook, ADHD Daily Planner, Adhd Brain Dump Notepad, Minimal Planning Tool
World, Stop ✋🏾
Music is one of my favorite distractions. 🎶🙂↔️
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds with ANC
Comfiest ear plugs ever. I keep this around just in case.
Ear Plugs for Sleeping: Noise Cancelling,60DB & 8 Eartips,Ultra-Soft | Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction, Reusable Sleeping Earplugs for Snoring, Concert & Swimming Ear Protection, Side Sleepers
Sometimes your best sleep ever happens when it's light out.
MyHalos® Sleep Mask for Men and Women, 3D Blackout Eye Masks for Sleep | Sleeping Mask, Blindfold, Zero Pressure, Breathable, Side Sleepers &Eyelash Friendly, Night & Travel Eye Mask (Black)
Distract Yourself
The next best thing to growing real flowers. I love these little things so much. When I need to calm myself down and entertain my antsy inner-child, these are top tier.
Deal: HOGOKIDS 15 Pack Flowers Botanical 3.6MM Building Set for Adults Kids 6-12+ | Flower Plants Mini Blocks with Pot, Relaxing DIY Toys for Home Office Decor, Party Favors Birthday Gifts for Women Friends
One of my favorite welcomed distractions ever. Very well-made puzzle book.
Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More! (New York Times Games Books)
I like my coloring books pretty with a little spice. This fits the bill.
Beautiful Coloring Book Set of 2 for Adult Relaxation with Floral Designs | Funny Coloring Books with a Lot of Laughs - The Perfect Stress Relieving Gift for Women and Friends
Calm Down
A nice steamy shower with some aromatherapy is one of the best resets for the mind and body.
SWCANDY Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 8 Pcs
This sunset lamp changes the vibe of the room in such a warm and cozy way.
Tsrarey Sunset Lamp Projector, 180° Rotation
Anxiety triggering migraines? Mine does. This helps me more often than not.
MOXĒ Migraine Shower Steamer Spray 4oz
Settle To Sleep 😴
Yes, I still sleep with Teddy bears. No, you cannot have mine. 🙂↔️
Fiosnow 3.5lbs Brown Bear Weighted Plush
White noise is so comforting. I prefer the real thing, but this is a fantastic substitute.
Deal: Magicteam Sound White Noise Machine with 20 Non Looping Natural Soothing Sounds and Memory Function 32 Levels of Volume Powered by AC or USB and Sleep Sound Timer Therapy for Baby Kids Adults
Never nap without it.
Weighted Blanket 5lbs 24x29 Cooling Purple
Sleepless nights don't have to be all bad. Settle to sleep with a side of whimsy.
Galaxy Aurora Night Light Projector w/ Sounds
Move Your Body
When it comes to anxiety, a little movement goes a long way. Some days when I’m too fidgety and can’t make it to the gym, this slows the spiraling. Especially during the colder months, when it’s too icy or frigid to take walks.
MCRG Portable Walking Pad Treadmill w/ Handle & Incline, 3.5HP, 0.6-10MPH, 400LBS
A fun, low-pressure workout for the win.
JIN BD Auto-Start Wrist Ball Gyroscopic Trainer
Yoga habits take a while to form, but they can change you from the inside out and vice versa. Find a free video and start at home.
BalanceFrom 7-Piece Yoga Set with Thick Mat & Accessories
Comfort Corner
You’re cold, tired, and need something soft. 🥹🧸
Deal: IFNOW Sherpa Wearable Blanket with Sleeves, Oversized Snuggle Robe, Grey | 430GSM Thick, 55x69", Big Pocket, TV Blanket,Fall Winter Dorm Essentials or Office, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Women Men
What is it about magnets that satisfy my sensory needs? I don’t know, but playing with these is so calming sometimes.
luckdoor Silicone Magnetic Balls Fidget Toy 4PCS
I live in cozy socks during the cooler months. So calming.
Fuzzy Cozy Slipper Socks for Women - Fall Winter
Candle warmer lamps are great for creating calming moods. I especially love using them during the cooler months.
Deal: Banbanda Adjustable Candle Warmer Lamp with Timer: Candle Lamps fits All Candle Jar Home Decor - Wax Warmer for Scented Wax - Birthday Gifts for Women
I love a good mug that makes a statement. When to sip out of this, people tend to approach you differently.
Overstimulated Funny Sarcastic Women ADHD Anxiety Humor Ceramic Mug, Black/White
Bug-Out Bag (Anxiety Edition)
These taste great, help settle the stomach, and give you a little bit of calm in every bite. They’re a staple.
Prince of Peace Ginger Chews Assorted 8oz
Don’t know what it is about these mints, but they’re a staple and keeping them handy, helps keep me calm.
Choward's Mints Candy Variety Pack | Violet, Spearmint, Peppermint, Guava, and Lemon | Bold Aromatic Flavors | Perfect for Lunchboxes, Travel, Sharing, and Gifting | 10 Pack (15 Mints Per Package)
I love to travel around with these. They’re small enough that you can work out the kinks without drawing too much attention to yourself pretty much anywhere you go.
RAD Original Peanut Massage Ball – Medium Density Yoga Deep Tissue Roller Ball – Myofascial Release for Back, Neck, Feet, Psoas & Spine – Suboccipital & Thoracic Trigger Point Therapy