Corporate sectors are now getting their hands on toys that were once made for children.

Slime, play-doh, kinetic sand are mindless repetitive and purposeless activity that give the brain a break and help it refocus, psychologist say.

Sitting for long hours and concentrating too hard can cause tension either physical or mental. The human body is not designed to sit still and pay attention in a rigid manner. 

Toys can improve the wellbeing of an individual , says Dr Sulata Shenoy, psychologist .Before introducing these toys people had their own way of reliving stress, such as playing with their hairs or bursting bubble wraps. 

Stress relief at work 

1. Slime 
This goofy soft substance is for all age groups. Not only is it satisfying to watch the slime change shape,
but squishing or stretching it can
also be a great way to relieve stress and give your brain a break. It comes in multi-coloured, glittery or crunchy versions.
Repeatedly squeezing the toy can relax the nerves and trigger happy hormones. Pull it, knead it or squish it and take a break from stress.

2. Kinetic sand
It is satisfying to see how the sand breaks and falls apart. But, nothing comes close to the feeling you get when you smoosh the kinetic sand. Create your own shapes using the clay-like substance — a castle, a ball or just about anything. The smooth texture of the sand is calming.

3.Stress ball
This is one of the most common stress relief toys used by adults, especially, while at work. Repeated squeezing of the soft ball, tightens the hand and wrist muscles and relaxes them once released. This helps one release a considerable amount of stress and negative emotions. It is also a good exercise for the fingers. Stress balls are available in foam-based, rubber-based or water and gel-based forms.

These are the major toys which can relieve one from stress and relax mind after a busy or hectic schedule.