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Unwind with these stress-free products

By Erica Navarro

Everyday life can be more than stressful. Between social media outlets and never-ending news to managing a healthy work/life balance, it can sometimes feel overwhelming or leave you drained. Taking time for yourself is vital to clear your head and help you unwind. Tapping into your artistic side by trying new hobbies or expanding the hobbies you already love are great ways to keep you busy while inviting in those happy endorphins. Below are a few products that are perfect for relaxing. They will aid in allowing your creativity to flow, add some balance, and bring Zen to your day-to-day life.

If you love painting, haven’t painted in years, or like to dabble now and then, these brushes accommodate every artist. They come in a set of ten blue brushes with bristles made from nylon, making them easy to clean. Use them to create your acrylic, oil, or watercolor masterpieces, and use each brush to perfect even the tiniest of details. Whether you are looking for something new to add to your collection, had to throw out some old ones you had for years, or are a first-time buyer, look for further.
$6 from Amazon $10 from Walmart

Take your artistry up a notch with this 48-pack of canvas panels. If you are too fancy for copy paper and construction paper, cardstock bores you, or you are just searching for something more aesthetically pleasing, try these out. Each panel is 5×7, making them great to gift custom paintings to your family and friends, provide a place for your child’s artwork, or have 48 tries to work on your craft, keeping them for yourself.
$40 from Amazon

You might be asking, who needs 1,000 craft sticks, but you should be telling yourself, imagine how much you can do with 1,000 craft sticks. The possibilities are endless. Build a wooden house, like the one on the box. Better yet, build a castle or private place giving an outlet where you can mentally escape. If you don’t feel like constructing anything, that’s fine too. These sticks are food-grade, so you can prepare some delicious popsicles out of them and eat one or four when you log off from work. You deserve it. Plus, if you have a pet, put some peanut butter on one of the sticks and let your pup have a treat too.
$22 from Amazon $22 from Walmart

If you already have the paintbrushes and paper but no paint or are limited in the colors you do have, this set is for you. It comes with 24 nontoxic watercolors, so you’ll not only have enough to paint the colors of the rainbow but also the land, sea, sky, or any subject you want. As a bonus, the set comes with three brushes if you need them, want new ones, or happen to lose your paintbrushes by the time you order this. Practice painting a bowl of fruit on your breakfast table or lounge outside and paint something calming.
$17 from Amazon

I admit, painting and constructing isn’t everyone’s thing, but maybe sewing is down your alley. If your idea of relaxation is sewing buttons on a blouse or reattaching seams, this has your name on it. It is a complete set with over 100 pieces and comes in a portable friendly kit, so you don’t have to worry about it taking up space in your home or lugging it around when you travel. Sewing can be therapeutic and a way to relieve pent-up stress, so if you are looking for a chance to embrace this hobby or already like sewing, this isn’t something to pass up.
$9 from Amazon $17 from Walmart

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Life gets hectic, and we often forget to make time to care for our health and focus on enhancing our inner peace. We all deserve a space to call our own and where we can escape from our stressors. Turn the TV off, put your phone down, or spend some time by yourself to recharge. Before or after you log off from work, enjoy nature, breathe in the fresh air, make time for yourself, and pick an activity that makes you happy. Hopefully, one of these excites you, piques your interest, and brings a sense of calm to your busy day.

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