31 Products To Help Prevent Or Relieve Stress

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20-07-2025

A heat-resistant hair tool holder so you can stop worrying about your straightener while it cools down. No more worrying about roommates accidentally burning themselves after you left it on the counter! No more worrying about putting a hot iron in your suitcase when you're traveling! No more worrying! About this, anyway.
A vegan candle with a soothing lavender and citrus scent, complete with an amethyst inside so you won't stress about using the whole thing up.
Arabella Crystals is a small business based in North Carolina that sells a ton of different crystal-themed candles. Promising review: "Candle is beautiful on the outside, and smells AMAZING. Definitely buying from here again. 💜" —KaylaGet it from Arabella Crystals on Etsy for $20.
Burn After Writing — a guided journal with questions and thought experiments that encourage readers to reflect, explore their feelings, and get to know themselves a little deeper. Reviewers say it's a stress reliever!
A moisturizing Dove body scrub so you can scrub away both dead skin and all your worries. It offers a thick, dessert-like experience that'll help your skin feel fresh, bouncy, and soft. Oh, and DELICIOUS SMELLING! Can't be stressed when you smell like dessert.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this Dove body scrub! The texture is rich and creamy with just the right amount of exfoliating grit. It gently buffs away dead skin without feeling too harsh. The Himalayan salt combined with rose oil leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and lightly scented like a mini spa session in the shower! It doesn't dry out the skin like some scrubs do. I even noticed that my skin feels more hydrated and looks more radiant after just a few uses. A little goes a long way, and the scent is divine, subtle, and floral. If you're looking for a gentle but effective scrub for your self-care routine, this one's a gem." —AnaGet it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in eight scents).
A document holder for your registration, insurance papers, and AAA card in case you've been plagued with nighmarish visions of being pulled over and unable to find the proper paperwork. If you really want to eliminate glovebox clutter, you can slip your emergency napkins into the roomy sleeve.
A cutie pie planner to help you be a busy bee, or more likely a take-it-slow sloth. There's room for appointments, errands, and people to contact...all in due time.
A pack of self-heating lavender eye masks to help you get in the zone and let off some steam if upcoming summer travel plans, that one broken AC, an ant infestation, etc., have got you STRESSED! Just open, pop one on, and it'll heat up to 113 degrees — no microwave needed. Reviewers note that these are also great for headache relief.
A value pack of assorted bath bombs so you can enjoy a good soak without feeling guilty about spending $100 at Lush.
The scents are: rose, lemongrass, lavender, peppermint, mango papaya, ocean, sage eucalyptus, coconut, green apple, cotton candy, watermelon, and blackberry. Amor Bath Bombs is a small business that sells cruelty-free bath bombs. Promising review: "Fabulous bath bombs! A wonderful selection of scents (some fruity, some spicy, some floral, some seasonal)! They weren't the biggest bath bombs I've ever encountered (though they were good-sized!), but they were very fizzy (I've had some from other brands that barely fizzed, which isn't a very fun experience), the scents chosen in my box were all wonderful, and they were very moisturizing! My skin tends to dry out with heavily-scented bath products, and that is definitely not the case with these. In addition, their scents tend to linger on my skin, so I go to bed smelling wonderful, and I even wake up the next morning and can still smell their delicious scents on my body!" —LauraGet a pack of 12 from Amazon for $26.47.
A Take-n-Slide medication tracker to avoid the heart-stopping moment when you realize you might have accidentally missed a day or taken a double dose. It'll be more effective than counting out the pills and trying to remember when you last picked up the bottle.
A cubic zirconia fidget spinner ring offering a subtle way to de-stress. It'll come in handy when you get an unexpected bill in the mail or your in-laws start asking about babies.
A bead-filled weighted eye mask that'll make you feel like your head is getting a really nice bear hug. Thanks to its light-blocking abilities, it'll help you catch a midday nap before jumping back into another hectic day.
A dog paw-cleaning device if you've been more than a little worried about what sort of germs Fido is tracking into your home. Fill the tube up with soapy water and let the soft bristles scrub away the day's walk.
A copy of The Big Activity Book for Anxious People filled with puzzles, mazes, color pages, and affirmations to help guide you through the stressful season. Over 1,400 5-star reviewers love this lil' book and say it helps when they're feeling overwhelmed.
A box of Color Catcher sheets to prevent the dreaded "all my clothes are now pink from this one stray red sock" debacle. These handy sheets are designed to grab any dye that leaks or bleeds so you can start a load of laundry without breaking into a sweat worrying about your white tees.
A caffeine-free honey lavender tea — formulated with lemon balm, lemongrass, and mint — sure to become a staple in your downtime routine. The packets even come with comforting notes to cheer you up when your problems start stacking up.
And a pretty tea cup set that looks like your mug is floating on a cloud. How delicate! How dreamy! Untethered and unbothered! Am I envious of a teacup right now? Time to whip up a cuppa and watch the clouds roll by.
An undetectable mouse jiggler for anyone with a micromanager who's a little too invested in your online status. This will make it seem like you're active while you take a much-needed break to unwind after a tense Zoom call.
Dr. Scholl's self-heating soothing foot masks made with Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint to treat your tired, achey feet before you put them back to work. You've got some nervous pacing to do later!
A SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher that works with rocker switches and one-way buttons, meaning almost anything can be turned into a smart device. Once you set it up, you'll be able to use Google, Alexa, or an app on your phone to turn things on and off, meaning you can boot up the coffee machine remotely or double-check that the slow cooker is off.
"Liquipens" — a cross between a pen and a lava lamp. These are fun to play with and likely mesmerizing enough to help you zone out after writing yet another to-do list.
A fan-based white noise machine with a maximum decibel level of 57.4dB so you can properly tune out all the thoughts keeping you awake at night. Are the kids fitting in at their new school? Are the neighbors judging us for getting behind on mowing the lawn? Is the electric bill gonna be even higher this month? These thoughts and more can be drowned out with a delightful zzzzztttttttt.
A concrete "moon" diffuser offering soothing aromatherapy without any water (what if it grows mold?), wires (what if your dog chews on it?), or any other bells and whistles that might send you into a tailspin of overthinking. Just drip some essential oil or spray a perfume, and the fragrance will slowly evaporate over time.
A set of Globbles, TikTok-famous fidget toys that are squishy, colorful, and stick to any surface you throw them at without leaving a residue. It'll soothe the childhood stress of throwing a sticky hand toy at the ceiling and getting screamed at by your parent for a week straight.
A microwaveable, lavender-scented weighted manatee providing gentle relief for anxiety, cramps, or really-needing-a-warm-hug syndrome. Pop your new friend in the microwave or freezer to enjoy the soothing effects.
An electric waterproof bubble massage mat complete with a built-in heater and an aroma clip for essential oil aromatherapy so you can relax and forget your troubles (including the fact that you don't have a real Jacuzzi).
A little black blob worry stone you can rub with your thumb when you're feeling anxious or restless. And wow, you'll finally have a use for that tiny pocket in your jeans!
A shampoo scalp brush ready to blast away dead skin, dirt, and buildup, all while giving you a nice, relaxing head massage.
Anti-pickpocketing clips to keep your zippers in place and immune to sticky fingers. You'll still be alert, but maybe you can now stop hugging your backpack like a baby while you waddle through town.
A Dusen Dusen night-light shaped like a happy sun — good luck having a stressful night when you got this lil' friend beaming at you.
A lavender spray you can spritz on your pillow before bed. It'll make your bedding smell heavenly, and the soothing scent can help carry you right off to dreamland.
And a macabre patch that'll come in handy when people are wondering why you look so stressed out all the time.