Once a novelty item reserved for classrooms and kid corners, fidgets are making their way into the professional sector! Now available in the form of a pen, it’s easier than ever to take advantage of fidgeting as a form of stress relief and focus enhancement. But why are they so beneficial, and who should be using them? We’re taking a deep dive into the latest work life hack of fidget pens.
Do you click your pens during long meetings? Chew on pencil ends? Tap your foot? Play with your sleeve? Fidgeting is not a new concept, but accommodating the need to move is. Whether or not you’re able to keep perfect composure during those “could have been an email” meetings, the fact remains that humans aren’t meant to stay still for long. We see this more in more in today’s office culture, with standing desks, rocking foot rests, yoga ball seats, and yes, fidgets.
Fidgets and fidget pens are more than just a way to stave off boredom – they’re actually a way to reduce stress, increase focus, and boost productivity. The science behind it lies in getting just the right amount of stimulation. An article by Scientific American dives into how different people require different levels of stimulation in order to remain productive. Fidgets are just one of the latest (and trendiest!) ways to accommodate that need.
Fidgets that you interact with using your hands are particularly helpful for students and office workers, because these jobs offer very little in the way of physical stimulation. Long hours of staring at screens with little movement can exacerbate problems with focus and mental health. However, working with our hands activates essential neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine. This gives an essential boost for people whose levels of these chemicals are naturally low, such as those with ADHD, as discussed in an article by ADDitude Magazine.
Boosting these chemicals also helps those who suffer from Seasonal Depressive Disorder (SAD), general anxiety or depression, and a host of other mental conditions. Even for those who don’t have these chemical deficiencies, this boost can go a long way in fighting off work-related stress and anxiety.
While fidgets in general are becoming more prevalent among students and professionals, the sad truth is that many still see them as toys. Fidgets we have discussed in our previous blog post, such as silicone bubble sheets and fidget spinners, can appear unprofessional to those who don’t understand their benefits. This makes it hard for them to take their place in classrooms, meetings, open-concept offices, and other places where additional focus and stress relief is most needed.
Fidget pens, on the other hand, are designed with a highly professional appearance, often with trendy metal barrels and calming color schemes. These pens can blend in seamlessly anywhere pens would normally be found, including executive meeting rooms. These subtly designed fidgets are a great way to make professional life more accessible for neuro-divergent workers, while giving additional productivity benefits to everyone else.
As mentioned, fidgets in general help keep workers stimulated in fields where there is little opportunity to work with your hands. Fidget pens also help give these fidgets a more professional appearance. This makes fidget pen giveaways perfect for promoting and increasing productivity in the following places:
Schools: Students and teachers alike face long hours of lectures, paperwork, and sitting quietly with little stimulation. Make notetaking less painful for everyone with a fidget pen giveaway!
Offices: No, typing does not count as hands-on work. Along with more engaging fidgets, fidget pens can help provide an essential source of stimulation in professional workplaces.
Mental Health Clinics: There’s nothing more stressful than managing your stress. Clinics specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions can encourage at-home and at-work health by sharing fidget pens with their patients.
Tax Centers: Ever wonder what the average meeting feels like for someone with ADHD? It feels like doing taxes. All the time. Fight the anxiety and mind-numbing sensations that come with tax season by coupling a fidget pen with the paperwork.
Any Workplace: Even if your work is typically hands-on, that just makes switching to paperwork that much harder! Anyone who has to stop their usual work to pick up a pen can benefit from a little fidget pen.
Itching to get some fidget pens of your own? Whether you’re stocking up your home office or promoting your brand, here are our favorites for fidget pen giveaways.
Can you spot the fidget hidden on this pen? It’s on the plunger! When you click the pen, the end section spins. This pen fits in perfectly with any office aesthetic, giving you easy access to a fidget anywhere you need it. This pen also includes a built-in stylus, perfect for signing and swiping on touchscreens.
Make your favorite pen a fidget! This elegant pen is designed with a spinning end fixture decorated with rose gold arrows. The pearlized barrel and custom engraved imprint offer additional style that pen-lovers are sure to adore.
Perfect for classrooms and fun-loving sales teams, these friendly fidget pens feature a click-action spinning smiley head with microfiber hair. Its hair is fun to touch, adding a great sensory element, and can also be used to clean screens and glasses!
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