# Got nerves? Feeling bored? Easily distracted? What's your fidget object of choice? **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussions\ **Tags:** tools, process, just-for-fun\ **Created:** [18 March 2026 13:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208 "2026-03-18T13:52:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jmosley5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/jmosley5/32/14324_2.png) [@jmosley5](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jmosley5)\ **Post date:** [18 March 2026 13:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/1 "2026-03-18T13:52:32Z")
In a [fun moment](https://www.ministryoftesting.com/moments/caption-this-moment) caught by @rosie, I was curious why I was holding a pen while talking. Then I remembered I was taking notes. But, also, when I get nervous, or bored, or easily distracted, holding an object is helpful. Coffee cups are useful because I look like I’m drinking, but mostly, I’m keeping myself centered. Sometimes, I crochet in meetings to help me stay focused. Earbud cords are great for braiding while listening. I also have a strange block that I change into different shapes. I’m curious. To stay centered and in the moment, what’s your fidget “toy” of choice? ---
**Author:** ![tybar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/278dde/32.png) [@tybar](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/tybar)\ **Post date:** [18 March 2026 18:41 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/2 "2026-03-18T18:41:38Z")
I have a couple…I will fidget with a ring, or with my pen (I have one that I can screw and unscrew), or a little Millennium Falcon fidget toy. ---
**Author:** ![fdevreede](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/fdevreede/32/14410_2.png) [@fdevreede](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/fdevreede)\ **Post date:** [19 March 2026 09:35 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/3 "2026-03-19T09:35:35Z")
I always have a notebook and a pen/pencil close, so I can doodle ---
**Author:** ![mitrev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/mitrev/32/11142_2.png) [@mitrev](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mitrev)\ **Post date:** [19 March 2026 14:52 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/4 "2026-03-19T14:52:46Z")
I have a few fidget toys laying around my desk - there’s one that I like to throw up and down when I need to do a bit of thinking around client escalations ---
**Author:** ![jmosley5](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/jmosley5/32/14324_2.png) [@jmosley5](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/jmosley5)\ **Post date:** [19 March 2026 15:00 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/5 "2026-03-19T15:00:09Z")
I’ve never tried throwing something to help me think. I’ll have to experiment with that some time. ---
**Author:** ![conrad.braam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/club.ministryoftesting.com/conrad.braam/32/660_2.png) [@conrad.braam](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/conrad.braam)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2026 15:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/got-nerves-feeling-bored-easily-distracted-whats-your-fidget-object-of-choice/87208/6 "2026-04-22T15:07:35Z")
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