A new crop of stress toys is here to take over where fidget spinners left off

March Mindfulness is our new series that examines the explosive growth in mindfulness and meditation technology — culminating in Mashable's groundbreaking competitive meditation bracket contest. Because March shouldn't be all madness.

Reaching for your phone as a distraction from uncomfortable situations has become a reflex at this point. It's a handy tactic to avoid eye contact in public, but bolting to social media or even self-care apps when you're stressed or anxious could subconsciously be making you feel worse.

It's time we find something to focus our energy that's more productive than listening for Twitter's refresh "pop" sound every five minutes. Read more...