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    The 33 Products On This List Can All Make Your Day A Bit Less Stressful

    Including a rock peeling kit for anxiety, a powerful stain-lifting soap so stains are NBD, and a sunrise lamp because seasonal affective disorder is coming 😔.

    1. A door hanger for ensuring your office is a place of zen and not the meeting room for every member of the family during a very important work call.

    Door sign that says "zoom meeting please do not disturb"

    2. A weekly agenda pad that'll help you stay on top of your tasks so you don't miss any important to-dos and trigger another stress-induced spiral.

    The pad, which has a section for each day of the week as well as notes and a tracker

    3. Some foam earplugs because you absolutely must finish this report by EOD but you're distracted by loud roommates. Tune 'em out with these earplugs and get back to work.

    BuzzFeed Editor holding the ear plugs

    4. A compact under-desk bike so you have a productive outlet for pre-presentation jitters. Spin while building spreadsheets, answering emails, and even taking conference calls. It offers different resistance levels and is a great way to get in a workout during your regular 9 to 5.

    Reviewer strapped into the bike
    Top down view of a reviewer using the bike showing how slim it is

    It works with desks as low as 27 inches. If you're tall or you have long legs, you can still use it while working from the couch.

    Promising review: "Really perfect for me. I have averaged about 50 miles per day and have lost four pounds in one week. Really well built and totally silent. I'm 5'8" and I do have to sit in a low chair but it works well and I do computer work and talk on the phone while burning about 1,000 calories a day! You can't beat that. I was looking at more expensive solutions but I won't look anymore. Completely satisfied." —Phil

    Get it from Amazon for $189 (don't forget to clip the coupon for an extra $30 off).

    5. Two Minute Mornings, a daily journal to start your days stress free. Kick off your morning routine with a moment of reflection and time for you to express gratitude, develop a positive mindset, and engage in mindfulness so you're not anxious as soon as you're awake.

    6. A Home Chef subscription if mealtime is a constant source of stress — whether it's because you don't know what to make or you don't have time to make it. Choose the meals you want each week and you'll get all the ingredients shipped to your door. Recipes can be finished in as little as 15 minutes so you can add "accomplished chef" to your résumé. They also offer ready-made meals in case you just don't have the time, energy, or inclination to cook.

    7. A pack of catnip-infused felt balls for keeping Mr. Whiskers occupied for hours so he doesn't make a surprise appearance during a parent-teacher Zoom call.

    8. And a bacon-flavored wishbone chew toy that'll ensure your equally needy pooch is ocupado while your boss is giving very important instructions. The curved shape makes it easy for lil' paws to grip, plus reviewers say it lasts a long time...a really long time.

    White dog chewing on the Y-shaped toy

    9. A pick-and-peel stone because it's a fantastic outlet for anxious hands and minds. Reviewers, especially folks who compulsive pick their skin and nails, swear by it for keeping their hands busy.

    close-up of a textured rock with green paint inside the holes and a picker tool scraping paint out of the holes

    10. A to-do list so you can easily see and prioritize all the tasks on your plate. Are you really being productive if you're doing work that doesn't need doing? *Not me needing to clean my apartment before guests arrive but deciding instead to bake banana bread.*

    The planner

    11. A 7-in-1 Instant Pot to take a seemingly random assortment of ingredients and transform them into a mouthwatering meal in minutes. Now you can focus on your day of work instead of fretting from 2 p.m. onward about how long it's going to take to make dinner. 

    The Instant Pot
    Amazon

    This do-it-all kitchen appliance is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, yogurt maker, and warmer.

    Promising review: "This thing is great! I bought it to cook dried beans fast, and it does. A process that required eight hours of soaking and two hours of boiling now takes a half hour. The unit is also easy to clean. Plus it has a whole bunch of cooking modes in addition to pressure cooking. The sauté feature makes it easy to sauté the food in the same pot that you pressure cook in, so it reduces the number of pots and pans you need to cook your meal." —S. Coffrey

    Get the 6-quart Instant Pot from Amazon for $89.

    12. Or a truly ~egg-cellent~ rapid egg cooker if your appetite becomes nonexistent when you're stressed. Eggs are an easy and nutrient-rich option if the thought of eating something more substantial is nauseating. This'll fuel your brain and body with eggs in many delicious forms in mere minutes. The best part = no supervision necessary, and you won't dirty a single pan.

    Promising review: "So neat and fun to use! I used it the next morning after the delivery, and I cook my eggs only in the Dash Go. It cooks every egg so perfectly, and they come out so fluffy every time. It cooks a variety of egg dishes, and you can cook vegetables, and some meat like fish. Very wonderful kitchen gadget, and I highly recommend you make a dash to buy the Dash Go Rapid Egg Cooker if you love eggs! You will not be disappointed!" —Tonya

    Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in eight colors).

    Check out our Dash Rapid Egg Cooker review for more deets!

    13. A Wi-Fi extender for anyone whose office is in the back of the house and as far away from the router as possible. This plug-in will ensure you can get hiccup-free internet while you're explaining your new business idea to your department head.

    Promising review: "Both the down and upload speed significantly improved. I urge anyone working from home with intermittent poor video conference signals to buy this unit immediately!" —Deep Breath - Fast Run

    Get it from Amazon for $29.99.

    14. A pocket-sized Tile Mate that'll find your missing items before you have a meltdown. Using your smartphone, you can make these trackers "ring" so mornings aren't derailed because you lost your house keys...again. You can even find a lost phone by holding down the Tile button until your phone rings, even if it's on silent.

    The square tracker on a keyring

    15. An Ember Mug2 because it ends the annoyance of having to interrupt your productivity by walking to the microwave. This smart mug allows you to pick the exact temperature of your drink from your phone or smart watch.

    the white mug on a desk

    16. Or a simple mug warmer so your coffee, tea, or cocoa stays piping hot. Repeat after me: There's nothing worse than room-temp coffee. There's nothing worse than room-temp coffee. There's nothing worse...

    The mug warmer

    17. A light therapy alarm clock to gradually lighten your room and gently wake you with the "sun" — a peaceful alternative to waking up five minutes before your first meeting. Just as it gets brighter minute by minute to wake you, it also darkens your room over time at night so your body prepares itself for sleep.

    The orb-like clock

    18. A roll-on migraine stick if you're prone to mind-numbing headaches. It's made with a mixture of a soothing peppermint, spearmint, lavender, and coconut oil, and reviewers say it helped relieve their pain and/or reduced the severity of their migraines. Now you can tackle all the remaining to-dos on your list instead of spending the rest of the afternoon curled up in a darkened bedroom.

    19. A fidget spinner ring for anyone with restless hands. It's great for anyone with sensory sensitivities, and can help you feel grounded as well as channel your energy in a way that doesn't distract you from work.

    20. Or theFube — a fidget cube with rounded edges and a different button, knob, or lever on each side that'll offer your fingers endless things to do.

    21. An Anker portable battery pack because just the thought of a dead phone and outlet or charger is already causing my blood pressure to rise. This one's small enough to take with you on the go but powerful enough to charge your phone to full battery multiple times.

    The power bank

    22. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker. No mess = no stress!

    23. A fabric defuzzer to remove lint, pilling, loose strands, and fuzz on your couch that you only notice 30 minutes before guests are supposed to arrive. It has a handy lint catcher as well as three settings so you can choose how close of a shave you want.

    On the left, the arm of a couch with fabric pilling on it, and on the right, the same arm of the couch but the defuzzer got rid of the pilling

    24. A meal planner if you frequently find yourself mindlessly walking down the aisles at your grocery store, waiting for meal prep inspiration to hit you.

    A cream rectangular pad with a blue floral design along the top and a section with each day of the week and lines to write, as well as a tearable numbered shopping list

    25. An adult swaddle for anyone who hasn't had a decent sleep since, well, they were in the womb. The Sleep Pod will help ensure you get a good night's rest by mimicking the feeling of a hug to lower stress levels and soothe you to sleep. It's designed to be more breathable than weighted blankets so it's great for sweaty sleepers.

    26. A 2-in-1 essential oil diffuser that'll emit relaxing scents like lavender, helping keep you calm and energized as you deal with annoying coworkers. It also doubles as a humidifier!

    This color-changing diffuser and humidifier comes with seven mood lights, each of which can be used in bright or dim mode. It also has an auto-off feature, so it'll shut off once you run out of water.

    Promising review: "Love it!!! It was smaller than what I expected but I actually don't mind it. I love the size since I wanted it for my home office (which is a smaller room). I bought a lemon essential oil since I love the citrusy scent. Working from home and being on the phone so much stresses me out, and the lights actually help me to relax more and feel more calm. Also, I like the noise from the mist because I can't fully focus when it's too quiet, so the constant noise makes work a little better (at least for me!). I really recommend to give it a try. I'm sure this little baby won't disappoint you :)" —Roxana Tortorella

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five styles).

    27. A bath bomb set because nothing sounds more delightful than a relaxing bath at the end of a long day.

    bath tub with flowers in it and 12 bath bombs on the rim of the tub

    28. A humble laundry soap bar so it's not the end of the world when your favorite T-shirt gets dirty. This multi-use soap will help brighten whites, spot-treat stains, clean your makeup brushes, degrease your home, repell bugs (it smells like citronella), lure catfish (yes, reviewers swear by it as fish bait), and more.

    Before and after of a reviewer's T-shirt and pants that are stained dark brown and then look bright and white after being cleaned with the soap bar

    29. A Souper Cube to remove the hassle of preparing a fresh meal from scratch. This silicone freezing tray stores perfectly portioned meals so you can prep a recipe ahead of time, freeze it in the tray, and defrost them for an easy meal. Dinner in five = done!

    30. A robot vacuum if the sheer amount of dirt, dust, and pet hair you can see on your floors is stressing you out...but not enough to actually clean it. Let this robovac do the job for you so you can tackle the rest of your to-dos.

    reviewer photo of the vacuum showing how much pet hair it vacuumed up
    The black round vacuum in its dock

    Promising review: "I am a NEAT FREAK! I love to clean. I literally clean my house daily. It can’t be clean enough. I have a two-story, three-bedroom three-bathroom house with two dogs. This vacuum cleans all of it! This gadget is legit like a little human vacuuming your floors, but super throughly. It goes over all my rugs and hardwood floors, and it goes in the bathrooms and closets and under all the furniture. Once in a while it gets caught in the wires underneath my TV but most of the time it is able to get itself out of it. It’s quiet. My dogs barely even notice it. This is worth every penny! It’s easy to set up and easy to clean after each use. It does all the hard work for you. Since I’ve had mine, I’ve literally gotten five friends to buy one and they all love it too. (This is NOT a paid advertisement or review. This is just a review from a normal woman who really loves her floors clean.)" —Shannon

    Get it from Amazon for $199.99 (also available in white).

    31. Some Apple AirPods (or the Pro version!) for blocking out the distracting noise of roommates, nearby construction, and downstairs neighbors, and more. Plus you can go from listening to music on your phone to calling into a meeting on your work machine seamlessly.

    The AirPods

    32. An Obé Fitness subscription that'll help you get in a workout before, during, or after your 9-to-5. With classes ranging from 5 to 60 minutes, you can choose what works best for you with the time you have instead of stressing about finding time for the gym after work...and eventually not going because you'll get home late if you do and then still have to make dinner and get ready for tomorrow...and then stressing because you're paying for a membership and not going.

    33. A variety pack of A Dozen Cousins ready-to-eat seasoned beans because the stress of not having time to make lunch means you're just not eating until dinner 😭. Just pop these in the microwave, and they're ready in 60 seconds. Or, use them to zhuzh up leftovers so you can finally clear some fridge space.

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