The best fidget toys for effective stress relief

It doesn't matter if you haven't touched Play-Doh in 20 years. The satisfaction you get from rolling, moulding, and kneading something squishy doesn't go away with age.

Aromatherapy Play Dough comes packed in little bags and is designed to release tension via kneading, squishing, and rolling.

This product contains mandarin and lime essential oils that help you to feel content, so you'll be able to squish your way to inner peace and enjoy some calming aromatherapy in the process. 

Aromatherapy's whole thing is about using scents to promote relaxation and general wellbeing, but we can't prove that it actually works. However, getting a whiff of something pleasant while sitting in your office could definitely be comforting.  

For serial finger tappers, pen clickers, or nail biters, this spinning ring keeps your fingers busy thanks to its gratifying turns and silent clicks. 

Its main selling point is the unique working gear design — but for anyone who cares about style, the stainless steel and intricate details make it a stellar accessory too.

Unlike other spinning rings that work with a smaller band inside a larger one, these micro-precision gears actually turn in unison like the gears in a bike. 

Seeing it IRL is guaranteed to have people asking to try it on. If you let them, you might not get it back.

MagCrazy Magentic Balls is a 3D puzzle toy that allows you to create anything your imagination desires. 

You can create and build all shapes and sizes, starting with simple cubes, necklaces, and bracelets, and working your way up to beautiful designs, art pieces, and magnetic sculptures.

The magnetic ball set includes 343 balls and a magnet cutting card, ensuring that you have enough magnets, and that you can split or move the magnets with ease.

It goes without saying but this toy should definitely be kept away from children, and maybe people with not-so-nimble fingers. 

If a Rubik's cube and a Bop-It had a baby, it would be this fidget cube — the Fube. 

Once you get past the fact that it kind of resembles a dog's chew toy, the attention to detail in this thing is awesome. Buttons, joysticks, gears, and squishy silicone balls are just a few of the stress relievers this toy has to offer. 

PILPOC offers two variations of the Fube. The first has a total of six sides and a few less knobs and buttons than the other, but offers some serious distraction methods nonetheless. 

The 12-sided cube is where things really get interesting. Here, you'll find a joystick, buttons, silicone balls, gears, sliders, a switch, a finger massager, a rope to pull, a rotating disc, and a worry stone. 

It's easy for fingers to get tired of a single motion when done for too long, so the variety here is key. On a tough day, this is the ultimate toy for taking out some stress. 

Sometimes, all you need is a cute face to squeeze. These soybean keychains are as satisfying for fidgeters as they are adorable, and have quickly become one of the internet's favourite stress toys.

How can something so simple be so satisfying? The simplicity is literally the answer: They require no brainpower and are simply there for you to squeeze to your heart's content. Once a pea is popped out, it immediately goes back into its pod, creating a loop of endless satisfaction. 

Instead of brooding in stress or picking at that zit on your nose, popping these peas over and over can be the outlet you need — and at the very least, they'll keep your fingers busy as a distraction. They come in packs of three, so your most-used bags and keychains can always have one handy.

Everyone knows at least one person who asks "Can I pop that?" when anyone gets a package with bubble wrap. If that person is you, this bubble wrap iPhone case lets you satisfy that need to pop things — anytime and anywhere. The bubbles can be popped and re-popped as many times as needed to de-stress, and the silicon acts as a relatively impact-resistant shield.

We have a hunch that combining tech and stress toys could very well be the future of the market. Not everyone is comfortable whipping out therapy dough on public transportation, but sensory phone cases or other tech accessories with an added stimulus are an easy way to fidget wherever you are. 

Warning: Not everyone loves popping bubble wrap as much as you do (surprising, we know). This phone's popping sound effects may get annoying to people around you, so keep that in mind before you pop in close quarters.