A lot of people think they just don’t have time to take care of themselves. But constant stress breaks down the body. Here are some ideas for 5 minute or less relaxations.

• Drink a glass of water
• Look outside
• Take a few deep breaths
• Do The Work
• Take a quick walk
• Yoga poses
• Get up a doing something else like folding laundry with awareness
• Create a tiny bit of order around you
• Watch a relaxing or funny video
• Think about being in a bubble bath, a hammock or on a beach
• Massage your shoulders or have someone do it for you
• Check in with yourself – what do you need?
• Hug someone
• Close your eyes and do nothing
• Listen to one song without doing anything else
• Watch birds
• Rub your feet
• Think of something you are looking forward to and bask in anticipation
• Think of something kind you can do for someone else

Set your alarm for 5 minutes, then get back to work.