# Stress-Reducing Bracelets The WellBe Tells You When You're Too Stressed and Helps You Calm Down By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbe References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/375780/A-Simple-Bracelet-That-Detects-Stress-Offers-Solutions-To-Help-You-Calm-Down/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-wellbe) If practicing mindfulness is a goal of yours, you might want to look into supporting the WellBe bracelet. Currently seeking backers on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, the [stress-reducing accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destressapp) and accompanying app was developed to restore emotional balance. In addition to detecting stress, the system offers ways you can calm down too. The tranquility-enhancing jewelry is eco-friendly, as it's made out of cork. The WellBe can monitor your heart rate and determine how stressed out you are based on the time, place and people you are around during the day. The [mindfulness bracelet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant) literally tells you if the people you are around are bad for you. The wristband syncs to your smartphone, which will tell you when your stress levels are too high and offer ways to deal with it, such as [meditation and breathing exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mindfulness Technology:** The development of stress-reducing wearables and apps that help individuals practice mindfulness and enhance emotional balance. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** The rise of eco-friendly materials, such as cork, in the production of accessories like stress-reducing bracelets. - **Personalized Stress Detection:** The use of advanced sensors and algorithms to monitor heart rate and analyze environmental factors to determine individual stress levels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses in the health and wellness industry to create and market products focused on stress reduction and emotional balance. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the wearable technology industry to develop stress-monitoring wearables that integrate with smartphone apps. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Emerging market for eco-conscious fashion brands to create accessories made from sustainable materials like cork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Stress Management Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stress-anxiety-monitor-app.md) - [Mindful Breathing Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-breathing-necklace.md) - [Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-neuro-wearable.md) - [Premium Mindfulness Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-necklace.md) - [Calming Resonance Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-relief-device.md) - [Calming Haptic Tokens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchpoint-solution.md) - [Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nowatch.md) - [Design-Forward Stress Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manage-stress.md) - [Soothing Sleep Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-bracelet.md)