It's easy to get stressed in the office, reports are due, co-workers have been laid off, deadlines to make, projects to oversee, people to call and you don't have enough time to do it all. What to do? Play with your desk toy! There are many different types of office toys available and it's a great way to give yourself a break and have a little bit of fun. They make great gifts to your co-workers and bosses for special occasions or for Secret Santa. You can even buy them for yourself.

Consult Your Ball. Need to make a decision, sound out your ideas, want some advice? Many have hear of the Magic 8 Ball but there are so many other more interesting choices.  These office toys can make you feel better or make you laugh with their answers when you ask a question. There are some who can give you a snappy comeback, another will provide you with excuses for not completing your project or failing to meet that deadline, and still another will give you a positive affirmation or a funny backhanded compliment that will keep you smiling through the day.

Throw a Splatter Toy Instead of Your Chair. Are you so mad that you want to throw something? Throw these desk toys hard and they stick to the wall. Pound it and it comes back to its original shape. And you didn't break anything valuable. There are several splatter toys to choose from and you don't have to worry that you'll hurt any of them. A great stress reliever, they're cute and squishy.

Do you want to squeeze someone's neck? Squeeze a stress ball instead! Many people have stress balls as common office toys that were given as part of a promotion, but these are fun to look at and fun to play with. And you get to exercise your fingers and strengthen your  hands, great for all of you who spend hours on the keyboard or use repetitive hand motions at work. You can even start a collection.

A Day At The Races in your Office! These wind-up toys are hilarious to watch, especially the racing grannies and speeding grampas. The grannies race with their own walkers and grandads are speedsters on their electric carts. Each comes in a set of two. Place your bets, wind up these office toys and get out of their way!

Cultivate a Zen Garden at Your Desk. Want to distract yourself with something artistic, try something out of the ordinary as far as office toys go: a minature zen garden. It comes equipped with with its own tray, sand, rocks, rakes and a booklet of designs that you can try. Tending to your zen garden will calm your stressed nerves and help give you focus.