What are fidgets?
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In short, a fidget or fidget toy is an object that aids with focus and attention by allowing the brain to filter extraneous sensory information.
By keeping the hands engaged in simple, repetitive motor movements, the user is able to “tune out” what would otherwise be distracting -- lights, sounds, smells, movement, close proximity to other people. Sometimes, these distractions become too overwhelming.
Benefits
Fidgets and fidgeting have been shown to:
1. Increase focus
2. Decrease stress
3. Enhance creativity
4. Direct your attention
5. Alleviate anxiety
6. Kickstart your productivity
7. Boosts memory span
8. Keeps the blood flowing