Although it may sound complicated, a house stress ball is simply a spin on a traditional stress ball: Instead of being shaped in the form of a ball, a house stress ball is shaped in the form of a house. Often used as promotional gifts and company "swag," house stress balls can be effective forms of advertising for many different kinds of organizations.
Promotional House Stress Balls
House-shaped stress balls are often used as promotional items. Real-estate, management and other companies who may benefit from the house-shaped balls can have their logos and company information imprinted on squeezable foam houses and pass them out to prospective clients and customers. This is just one method companies use to get their names and contact information into a household on an item that would be used often, helping the company to be more easily recognized.
Traditional Stress Balls
House stress balls are a popular twist on traditional stress balls. The major difference between house stress balls and traditional stress balls is the shape — regular stress balls are round, like a ball. House stress balls are most commonly made of some sort of foam; round versions can be made of foam, rubber or other squeezable materials.
Relieving Stress
The Mayo Clinic defines stress as the body's natural reaction to the demands of life. Stress balls are an effective way of relieving stress for several reasons, the Stressfocus website explains. Not only do they improve the circulation of the blood, which can help with stress relief, but they also help to divert the mind away from the source of the stress itself, which can be helpful for relief.
Increased Endorphins
Stressfocus points out some of the other benefits of stress balls: Not only are they effective for diverting the attention from the source of the stress, but they can also help increase the level of endorphins in the brain. Endorphins are chemicals that help to regulate and balance mood. The stimulation of the nerves in the hands carry signals to the brain that create this increase in endorphins.
Other Benefits
House stress balls and traditional stress balls alike have benefits that are not necessarily stress-related, as well. They are helpful for peripheral weakness and weakness in the hands for stroke patients and other patients with body limitations. Stressfocus also suggests that they are helpful for arthritis patients, because they can help to relieve some of the inflammation in the affected joints.
