April 16 Is National Stress Awareness Day – Gifts to De-Stress Coworkers

Stress is a serious problem in our culture. We’re far more overworked and overstressed than ever before, and that’s leading to some serious health problems. On April 16th, you’ll have a chance to spread awareness of stress (and all of its related problems) by picking out the perfect stress busting gifts for coworkers.

But what are they?

A simple tabletop fountain can be a great gift for coworkers feeling stressed out. The sound of running water is calming and soothing. These gifts aren’t very expensive, either, and come in a huge variety of styles.

Small, table-top fish tanks make great stress busters, too. Watching a mini reef, or even a goldfish swimming aimlessly about can help take the mind off of the matter at hand for at least a moment, leading to a brief respite from the daily grind.

If your office won’t allow you to keep these types of gifts for coworkers in your cubicle, you could always consider a mini Zen garden. There are a number of kits that not only allow your coworkers to understand how to use them, but also why they help to relieve the stress that’s building up every day. [Read more…]