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If You're Anxious AF, These Clever Things With Near-Perfect Reviews Are Life-Changing
These calming, highly rated tools can help you breathe a little easier.

When your brain won’t stop overthinking or your to-do list feels insurmountable, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Whether it’s a discreet fidget to keep at your desk, a soothing product to upgrade your self-care routine, or a piece of home decor that doubles as a meditation guide, these Amazon finds have earned near-perfect reviews for a reason. They're practical, clever, calming, and quietly life-changing tools that can help you breathe a little easier when you’re feeling stressed.
1This Illustrated Meditation Guide That Makes Mindfulness Practical
This Meditation for the Real World book presents over 75 practical techniques for integrating mindfulness into everyday life. The 4.9-star rated book is filled with beautiful illustrations and actionable tips that can be carried out anywhere — from the airport to a busy commute. One five-star review praised: “I've been practicing yoga and meditation for over 40 years, teaching both for 15 years, and I don't know of a more complete and practical guide to meditation than this one.
2A Handmade Cactus Plush With A Motivational Sign
This tiny crocheted cactus is here to hype you up — no watering required. Holding a little sign that reminds you just how strong you are, this plushy pal is a hit with shoppers and has an overall 4.9-star rating. As one shopper noted, the handmade item is the perfect size to be a motivational desk accessory.
3A Colorful Sensory Bubbler That Makes A Great Desk Accessory
This 4.5-star rated sensory toy is like a portable lava lamp. Flip it over to watch the green and yellow bubbles float around, or play with the tactile silicone casing (that doubles as a protective cover in case you ever drop it). It’s the perfect desk accessory to pull out when you want to take a moment to reset your mind.
4This Portable Sound Machine That Creates Soothing Sleep Vibes On The Go
Create a relaxing sleep environment wherever you go with the Hatch portable sound machine. The 4.6-star rated item can be clipped onto a bag and plays 10 soothing sounds — from ocean waves to white noise and more. It doesn’t require Wi-Fi or an app to use, and it has a USB-C rechargeable battery designed to last up to 15 hours. The sound machine comes in five colors.
5This Stainless Steel Bracelet With An Inspiring Inscription
If you need a little anti-anxiety reminder, this minimalist bracelet does the job. It’s inscribed with a helpful message on the inside of the band, so it’s discreet enough for everyday wear. Made from stainless steel, the bracelet is designed to be hypoallergenic and water resistant. It’s also adjustable, so it’s no wonder it’s a shopper fave with a 4.8-star rating.
6A Weighted Lap Blanket With A Pretty Leaf Design
This leaf-shaped lap blanket is portable, chic, and weighted with 3 pounds of glass beads. “I work in mental health therapy, and I use this in my office with clients [...] my clients love that it’s leaf-shaped and soft,” wrote one happy shopper. With a 4.8-star rating overall, it’s a shopper fave for it style and function alike. It’s available in five colors and four sizes.
7Sensory Stickers With Tactile Surfaces & Calming Messages
Not only do these sensory stickers have helpful mindfulness messages written on them, but they have tactile textured surfaces. You can stick them to your phone or computer and make contact with them throughout the day when you just need a moment. The 4.6-star rated set comes with 50 stickers that have different textures and phrases. And when you want to remove them, they’re designed to come off without leaving sticky residue.
8A 52-Page Coloring Book With Bold Designs That Minimize Marker Bleed-Through
With 52 bold, simple designs ranging from fun flowers to cute mushrooms, this coloring book is perfect for anyone who wants a little relaxing break without a big learning curve. The single-sided pages also help prevent marker bleed-through while you’re drawing. The coloring book has a 4.8-star rating, with one happy shopper writing, “My days are very stressful, so having something to do that is easy and requires no thought helps me decompress.”
9A Wearable Blanket For When You Want To Chill & Be Comfy
This wearable blanket hoodie can easily become the comfiest thing you own, and it’s perfect for relaxing in after a difficult day. It’s oversized, sherpa-lined, and designed with a side slit so you can still move around in it. The hoodie has a 4.8-star rating and nearly 2,500 five-star reviews. Shoppers raved about the robe’s softness, deep pockets, and how warm it kept them. It’s available in 16 colors and three sizes, and it’s ideal for lounging, working from home, or giving as a gift.
10A Pretty Desk Calendar With Daily Mindfulness Affirmations
Give each day a boost of mindfulness with this pretty desk calendar. It’s packed with 366 quotes to help you take a moment, reflect, and approach the day with yourself in mind. With a 4.8-star rating, it’s a favorite among shoppers for its “stylish” watercolor art and “calming” affirmations. And because there are no years stamped on the pages, you can use the calendar to help give you daily pep talks forever.
11Essential Oil Bath Salts That Help Promote Relaxation
This two-pack of Dr Teal’s Epsom salts will upgrade your next bath. This set includes two 3-pound bags formulated with essential oils. One contains lavender for soothing sleep support and the other has eucalyptus and spearmint to help promote relaxation. It’s highly rated, with 4.8 stars overall, and shoppers have praised its aroma and effectiveness. “It smells delicious,” wrote one fan in a five-star review. “Helps relieve aches, pains, stress [and] discomfort.”
12Foam Dice With Sensory Activities For Focus, Calm, Or Energy
With a 4.6-star rating, these sensory activity dice provide an engaging way to focus and calm yourself. Each foam die features six activities tailored to specific regulation goals. Feeling frazzled? Toss the blue one to find a calming move. Need to snap out of a slump? The orange one features movements designed to wake up your body and mind. And the yellow one features activities to promote focus.
13This Panda Night-Light That Doubles As A Sound Machine
This little panda LED light with a 4.8-star rating does it all. Not only is it a soft and glowy night-light, but it doubles as a sound machine and super cute room decor. With three brightness levels, soothing nature sounds like rain, and a built-in 30-minute timer, the panda is perfect for creating a peaceful bedtime routine.
14This Security Camera That Easily Screws Into A Light Bulb Socket
Give yourself a little extra peace of mind with this easy-to-install security camera. It can screw into a standard light bulb socket and provides 360-degree wireless coverage. It also has a built-in microphone and speaker to help it act as an intercom in addition to a camera. Shoppers especially loved its motion detection and high-quality video.
15A Sensory Activity Board To Keep Your Mind Busy On A Task
If you want to give your mind something else to focus on for a while, try this silicone sensory activity board. The portable set has a 4.8-star rating and comes with 11 rubbery sticks that can be arranged in different ways on the tactile board. It also comes with a carrying case so you can take it on the go whether you’re heading into work, catching a flight, and more. It comes in two additional colors.
16A Candle That Doubles As Coconut-Scented Massage Oil
This coconut cream massage candle pulls quadruple duty — it’s an aromatic candle, nourishing massage oil, luxurious body oil, and a lotion all in one. Shoppers raved about the pleasant scent and how it isn’t too greasy. Light it up, massage the oil in, and let the cozy spa vibes melt away the chaos of your day. It comes in four other delectable scents as well.
17A Sloth Night-Light With Light Modes To Encourage Deep Breathing
This 4.5-star rated silicone night-light doubles as a meditation tool. It has three light modes you can follow that guide your breathing in an effort to promote calmness and focus. It also has two brightness levels. “I love having it on my desk and helping me count my breaths,” raved one shopper. In addition to the sloth light, there are two other available shapes.
18A Cat Backrest Pillow That Basically Give You A Warm Hug
This backrest pillow comes in a cheerful cat shape and basically gives you a warm hug when you’re using it. It’s designed to provide both back and arm support for when you’re reading, gaming, watching TV, and more. The memory foam interior can easily be adjusted to your desired firmness level by removing some of the filling. The cover is also removable for machine washing, and it comes in four colors. No wonder it has a 4.8-star rating.
19This Motivational Canvas Banner With An Important Reminder
This charming motivational banner is the little reminder you didn’t know you needed. The sign is crafted from durable cotton canvas and suspended from a sturdy wooden rod with twine for easy hanging. Its uplifting “Progress Over Perfection” message is a great affirmation to keep in mind. Shoppers loved how the banner helped generate “great positive energy” and a “warm atmosphere.”
20Textured Sensory Stones That Make For Quiet, Pocket-Sized Fidgets
These textured sensory stones are a perfect pocket-sized fidget option. Designed to be rolled or rubbed between your fingers, they’re a quiet way to redirect nervous energy or give your brain something else to focus on. Shoppers loved how subtle and satisfying they were to use, and the six-pack of stones have a 4.5-star overall rating.
21A Wooden Chime That Emits A Powerful, Calming Tone
If you’d like to create more of an atmosphere for your meditation or yoga time, try this hand chime out. It has a 4.8-star rating and over 2,000 five-star reviews. When tapped with the mallet, the chime emits a powerful, lasting tone that’s designed to promote a sense of calm. Plus, it makes for great decor to have out on a coffee table or shelf.
22A Stainless Steel Gua Sha Set For Home Massage
Give yourself a relaxing massage with this gua sha set. It comes with three stainless steel massage tools to target different areas of the body — like the face, arms, neck, back, and feet. It also comes with a felt storage case. And shoppers especially loved how easy the tools were to hold, use, and clean.
23A Stylish Morse Code Bracelet That Discreetly Spells Out An Empowering Message
This 4.7-star rated bracelet says exactly what you're thinking — but keeps it low key enough that you could even wear it to work. The subtle gold beads spell out a cheeky anti-anxiety message in Morse code. The jewelry serves as a daily reminder to breathe, keep going, and not let your thoughts get the best of you. The bracelet also comes in silver.
24Fizzing Bath Bombs Packed With Essential Oils & Moisturizing Shea Butter
These jumbo bath bombs have a 4.7-star rating and are like a mood reset in fizzy, fragrant form. Each one is packed with essential oils, shea butter, and coconut butter to help you have a relaxing, moisturizing soak. With 12 different scents like lavender, green tea, and rose, they can turn your next bath into a full-on aromatherapy experience.
25A Mess-Free Reusable Art Set That Encourages Mindfulness
This art set has 4.7 stars afer more than 8,000 reviews. It’s a great tool for mindfulness and relaxation. You just paint on the board with water and watch the artwork slowly disappear as it dries — ready to be used again. It’s not messy and doesn’t require any special tools or supplies beyond what’s included. And it’s a great exercise in enjoying and experiencing things in the moment before letting them go.
26A Cooling Facial Roller That Refreshes & Soothes
Level up your self care and your skin care with this facial ice roller that has a 4.7-star rating. Pop it in your freezer before use, and it can help reduce puffiness and redness while promoting circulation. Some shoppers even noted that it helped them deal with migraines. The plastic material is designed to be nontoxic and easy to clean so you can reuse it whenever you need a little refresh.
27Rock Salt Night-Lights That Emit A Chill Amber Glow
Crafted from Himalayan rock salt, these cylinder night-lights emit a soft amber glow that can help create a more tranquil atmosphere. They’re designed to plug directly into standard three-hole sockets, and they have a 360-degree rotating base with an on-and-off switch. These night-lights can enhance your space with both elegance and glowy ambiance, so it’s no wonder they have a 4.7-star rating.
28A Daily Planning Pad For Everything From Appointments To Affirmations
When your brain feels like 73 tabs are open, this daily planning pad can help you close a few. With 50 undated sheets and space for everything from appointments to meal plans to affirmations, it helps brings structure without a ton of pressure. The planner has a 4.7-star rating and over 1,200 five-star reviews from happy shoppers, with one raving, “I feel good about my day when I use this to make my ‘To Do’ lists. It helps me keep track of healthy habits, plan meals, set priorities, and be productive.”
29 An Exfoliating Bamboo Brush Perfect For Your Self-Care Routine
Many have touted the potential benefits of dry brushing (a type of skin exfoliation with a bristled brush), and now’s your chance to try it out. This bamboo brush has a 4.7-star rating with many happy shoppers raving about how adding it to their self-care routine helped improve their skin. “Relaxing and soothing to the skin. Helps with my circulation,” wrote one fan. “Leaves my skin feeling smooth and refreshed,” raved another.
30Magnetic Silicone Fidget Toys That You Can Roll, Stack, & More
With these highly rated magnetic silicone fidget balls, you can roll, squeeze, or stack them in endless ways to give your brain a break from thinking about everyday stressors. They’re also designed to be silent, thanks to the silicone exteriors — so they’re discreet when you use them. The fidgets also come in green and red.
31This Microwaveable Flax Seed Heating Pad Filled With Aromatic Lavender
If you need a little relaxation boost, try this microwavable heating pad with a 4.7-star rating. It’s filled with flaxseed and lavender buds for soothing, aromatic unwinding. It has a soft velvet cover and is designed to contour easily to different areas of the body. You can even keep it in the freezer to use it as a cold compress as well.
32Cozy Socks Infused With Aloe To Upgrade Your Self-Care Routine
These fuzzy socks are more than just cozy accessories — they’re a perfect step to add to your self-care routine when you need a little extra pick-me-up. Infused with aloe vera and vitamin E, the socks are designed to moisturize your feet while you sleep. One fan called them, “My all time favorite socks,” adding, “My body relaxes as soon as they are on.” With a 4.7-star rating, they’re a perfect gift (for others or yourself).
33A Portable Massage Ball That Helps Relieve Tension
This portable massager ball is perfect to help you unwind after a long day. You can roll it under your feet, hands, legs, and more to gently relieve tension. It weighs just 3.8 ounces so you can toss it in your purse, carry-on, or gym bag and always have it on hand. Many shoppers raved about its effectiveness, with one fan writing, “New travel essential!! Nice and dense and provides great relief.”
34A Squishmallows Heating Pad With A Microwavable Insert
Stressed? Cold? Crampy? This adorable Squishmallows heating pad has your back. The cat-shaped pillow has a microwavable insert that can deliver targeted warmth wherever you need it. With a 4.7-star rating and an ultra-soft, lavender-scented design, this is the plush you can reach for when you need a little snuggle. It also comes in an axolotl or frog form.
35Sensory Journals With Tactile Covers For An Enhanced Writing Experience
These aren’t your average notebooks — they’re sensory experiences in journal form. Each one has a squishy, interactive cover (filled with gel beads and color-fusing liquid) and embossed pages to enhance your writing experience. One happy shopper raved that the journals were “beautiful and high-quality,” and added, “You can unfold the squishy cover to lay flat while you write and the pages have different textures you can feel, making you feel calm/focused.”
36A Strap-Free, Weighted Sleep Mask That Even Works For Side Sleepers
Like a weighted blanket for your eyeballs, this sleep mask is here to help you have a more relaxing night’s rest. The mask is made from soft jersey cotton and plush microfleece, and it’s filled with microbeads designed to contour to your eyes. Made without straps or uncomfortable closures, it’s ideal for side sleeping, back sleeping, and more. The mask has a 4.6-star rating and is available in six colors.
37This Deck Of 52 Mindfulness & Self-Care Card Prompts
Start putting yourself first with these self-care cards. The 52-card deck contains easy-to-follow mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation exercises developed by therapists, counselors, and yogis to help advance a lower-stress lifestyle. Backed by a 4.6-star rating, this set is a standout choice for those aiming to create more mindful routines in their own lives.
38A Fidget Spinner Ring That’s Cute Enough To Wear Every Day
This fidget spinner doubles as a pretty piece of jewelry so you can always keep it on hand, but it’s a little more discreet. It’s made from hypoallergenic stainless steel, and the outer band can be spun as you wear it. The ring has a 4.5-star rating, with one shopper calling it the “perfect stress reliever.” The design comes in several colors and six sizes.
39A Self-Care Journal To Track Your Mood, Daily Reflections, & More
This journal helps you take a few minutes to yourself every day. It has space for to-do lists, affirmations, and morning and evening reflections — plus it even comes with stickers you can use to adorn the pages. The journal has a 4.6-star rating, with one shopper raving that they would “recommend this to anyone that needs a little extra help with self-care or getting your feelings out.” The notebook comes in 10 colors.
40A Weighted Blanket Made With Cozy Sherpa & Fleece
Cozy up under this 20-pound weighted blanket lined with plush sherpa material on one side and soft fleece on the other. It has a 4.7-star rating, with many shoppers lauding its calming effects. “I have awful anxiety [...] so decided to try this out. I love it! It calms me down at night when I get anxious and helps me go back to sleep,” wrote one fan. The blanket comes in 19 colors and multiple sizes.
41A Planner To Organize Your Important Personal, Medical, & Financial Info
If you often find yourself worrying about the future, you can bring a little peace and control to those feelings with this planner. In it, you can keep track of important personal, medical, legal, and financial details so you and your loved ones will always be in the know. “It gives me peace of mind that my important information is neatly organized in one place,” wrote one reviewer.
42A Soothing Rain Showerhead With 6 Customizable Spray Options
Meet the showerhead that can make every rinse feel like a mini retreat. This chrome beauty has six water settings, including a mist mode, massage mode, and even a pause mode that’s perfect for doing a hair mask or having a mindful moment. The showerhead has a 4.5-star rating, with one shopper noting that it’s also “super easy to install.”
43An Illustrated Book To Help You Slow Down & Focus On Positives
Sometimes in our busy lives, we just need to take a moment to slow down. That’s exactly what this 4.9-star rated book aims to help people do. It contains 50 uplifting nature-themed stories coupled with beautiful color illustrations. You’ll be so absorbed in the words and the art that you’ll get to give your brain a bit of a break from the stressors of the day.
44Aromatherapy Body Wash Designed To Cleanse & Hydrate
This body wash is basically a spa trip in a bottle. Formulated with an aromatherapy blend of eucalyptus, rosemary, jojoba, and aloe, it’s designed to cleanse and hydrate your skin. It’s racked up over 5,000 five-star reviews, and shoppers loved the refreshing scent and how it left their skin feeling clean and soft. In addition to the eucalyptus scent, there’s lavender, lemongrass, tea tree, and unscented options as well.
45This Memory Foam Bath Mat That’s Like A Cloud For Your Feet
It can be difficult to leave a cozy bath or shower after a long day, but now stepping out can be just as comfortable thanks to this memory foam mat. The plush microfiber gives your feet a bit of a break, and the mat is designed to be quick drying and nonslip. “It is so soft and relaxing to stand on,” noted one of the over 7,000 five-star reviews.
46A Handheld Fidget Roller That’s Discreet & Portable
Nearly 1,500 shoppers gave this fidget roller five stars, and it has an overall 4.7-star rating. The two rods can be smoothly rolled back and forth in the hand when your mind needs a bit of a break. One fan raved that the roller “rarely draws attention” and it was a “good weight without being too heavy to hold for long periods.” There are multiple colors and sizes available, and the roller comes in metal, silicone, and plastic varieties.
47A Silicone Massage Brush That Helps Evenly Distribute Shampoo & Lift Buildup
Upgrade your shower experience to an ultimate chill zone with this scalp massager. It has a 4.6-star rating for good reason: With 22 long silicone bristles, it’s designed to effectively distribute shampoo, lift buildup, and provide a massaging scalp experience. The brush, which comes in purple or pink, turns regular hair washing into a satisfying self-care moment.
48A Bamboo Tray That Turns Bath Time Into A Luxury Experience
Turn bath time into a full spa experience with this bamboo bath tray. It’s extendable from 29 to 43 inches to fit over your tub’s edges, and it can hold your book, beverage, snacks, and more while you bathe. It has nearly 5,000 five-star reviews, and the tray is made from water-resistant materials and comes in five colors.
49Collagen-Infused Face Masks For When You Need A Little Relaxing Self Care
Counter your daily stress with a relaxing self-care routine at night. You can start with these overnight masks that have a 4.9-star rating. They’re infused with hyaluronic acid and collagen to help deliver deep hydration while you sleep. One happy shopper raved that the masks were easy to use and fit well. “From the very first application, I noticed that my skin felt deeply hydrated and rejuvenated when I woke up,” the shopper wrote in the review.
50A Eucalyptus Treatment Blend Designed To Help Relax You
Formulated with eucalyptus, basil, and peppermint, this 4.6-star rated relief treatment is designed to help relax you. Just apply three pumps of the liquid to your fingers, breathe in the aroma, and massage it into your temples, earlobes, and neck. “The scent is mesmerizing and calming, great for relaxing,” wrote one shopper.
51This Handheld Massage Roller To Ease Muscle Tension
This handheld massage stick has a 4.8-star rating, and it’s designed to help relieve muscle knots, soreness, and tension. You can use it standing up or sitting down, and it’s made to help you reach most of your muscles on your own. Lightweight and portable, it can fit in a gym bag — or a carry-on — and can help work wonders after a long, stressful day.
52A Plush Pillow That Helps Make Your Baths More Relaxing
Now you can sink into a warm bath that’s been made extra cozy thanks to this 4.5-star rated bath pillow. It sticks to your tub with six strong suction cups, and it’s made from a mesh material to promote airflow. That way it can stay cooler while you’re using it and dry quickly when you’re done. Plus, it’s machine washable.
53A 6-Pack Of Essential Oils In A Variety Of Delightful Scents
With six scent options to choose from, this essential oils set has a little bit of everything. Formulated with ingredients like lavender, bergamot, and peppermint, the oils are designed to help enhance sleep, comfort, and more. And they come with a built-in dropper for easy application. With a 4.5-star rating and nearly 5,000 five-star reviews, these oils are a shopper fave.
54Blackout Curtains That Block Sunlight & Cut Down On Outside Noise
Create the ultimate calming environment with these blackout curtains. They’re designed to block 100% of sunlight and UV rays. And their thickness can also help cut down on ambient noise outside the room. With over 12,000 five-star reviews and an overall 4.8-star rating, these curtains are beloved by shoppers. And they come in a variety of sizes and colors.
55A Unique Pen That Diffuses Essential Oils As You Write
You can now make writing a grocery list a relaxing sensory experience thanks to this pen that doubles as a diffuser. As you write, it distributes a citrus scent (or one of the other 10 available aromas) through adjustable vents. “This pen was so fun! Helps me relax by having a scent to smell while working,” raved one shopper in a five-star review.