One of the most well-liked promotional
things for branding is the stress ball. In fact, one vendor claimed to have
sold 15 million stress balls in in 2014 alone. Now promotional stress balls
are even used by businesses for marketing purposes.
What makes stress balls so well-liked? They
come in a variety of colourful and entertaining shapes, for starters. They are
a low-cost, gender-neutral advertising item that works well for all age groups.
Additionally, it has been demonstrated that the act of squeezing a stress ball
or playing with its cousin, a fidget-widget, has relaxing and healing effects.
Although they may be commonplace, where did
squishy stress balls originate? We are telling the riveting tale of the stress
ball in our most recent A Fun History of Promo.
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History of stress balls
Baoding balls, iron spheres made to be
turned in the hand, gained popularity during China's Ming Dynasty, which
started in 1368. Rotations were performed repeatedly to improve muscle strength
and relaxation.
Baoding balls started to be mass-produced
and constructed of better materials, such jade, throughout time. They were in
great demand and were decorated with patterns that promoted wellness and
relaxation. Today, Baoding balls are still made and used.
Later, with the times it got so many
changes and recolonised into the present one which are made of soft materials.
Concluding Do Stress Balls Actually
Reduce Stress?
There is emerging evidence to support this
claim. Our muscles stiffen up under stress. Our hand muscles are triggered when
we squeeze something, like a stress ball. We can relax those muscles by
releasing our hold. It has been demonstrated that repeating this action will
ease both physical and emotional stress. Additionally, squeezing can assist the
mind become clear and refocused by allowing stress and worry to be channelled
into an automatic, repetitive motion. SO grab a stress ball!
