Ways to Relax in 5 Minutes or Less
Feeling stressed out? Can't sleep? Check out these ideas to help you relax in 5 minutes or less!
1.) Sip on a cup of tea. If it's early in the day, sip green tea (this has caffeine in it so don't drink it too late in the day). Green tea not only has a lot of antioxidants, but it contains compounds that can help you reduce anger. If it's later in the day, drinking herbal tea can help you relax.
2.) Meditate. 5 minutes of meditation is all it takes to feel the benefits. Find a comfortable spot in a quiet place and focus on your breath. Watch your stress and anxieties start to disappear.
3.) Try counting backward. If you're feeling stressed, frustrated, worried, or upset, try counting back from 10. Sometimes all it takes is 10 seconds to help you refocus your thoughts.
4.) Close your eyes. If your office or environment is chaotic, closing your eyes for a minute is an easy way to regain calm and focus.
5.) Squeeze a stress ball. This is an easy and portable way to relieve tension. If you're feeling frustrated give it a try!
6.) Be alone. You probably can't sneak away to a cabin in the woods during your work day, but if you can find a way to be alone for 5 minutes, it can help you collect your thoughts and clear your head.
7.) Find the sun. If it's a sunny day, head outside. Bright light is an effective method to help cheer you up!
8.) Get organized. Is your desk, office, or space in your home causing you stress? Organizing it could be exactly what you need to relieve that stress.
9.) Take a quick walk. Take a 10-15 minute break and add some movement in your day. This will give you the benefits of alone time, quiet, and exercise!
10.) Try some yoga or stretching. Adding simple stretches throughout your day can help relieve muscle tension, which, in turn, can help you relax.
11.) Write it down. Journaling is an effective method for long-term stress relief. Sometimes putting your emotions down in writing can make the situation seem less overwhelming.
12.) Listen to your favorite song. You know that song that makes you smile every time? Play it the next time you're feeling overwhelmed. Give yourself bonus points if you dance to it as well, which is another great way to relieve stress!
13.) Try aromatherapy. There are many relaxing scents including tea tree oil and lavender.
14.) Stop and smell the flowers. This simple act of taking in the scent and beauty of nature can completely shift your energy and mood.
15.) Cuddle with a pet. Pets love you no matter what, so cuddle up next to your favorite furry friend and watch your stress melt away.
16.) Talk to a friend. Friends can help add a different perspective to a stressful situation. Also, friends are really great at providing laughter and conversation!
17.) Try a piece of dark chocolate. All it takes is one small square to relieve stress. Dark chocolate can regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol and stabilize metabolism.
18.) Remember to breathe. There's no simpler way to help you relax than deep breathing.
19.) Start planning a vacation. Sometimes the act of planning your next vacation can reduce stress levels.
20.) Plan something fun for the evening or weekend. Whether that's a date, a group run with friends, a weekend camping trip, or even just a planned time to relax at home watching a movie - just having a plan in place can help reduce your stress.
1.) Sip on a cup of tea. If it's early in the day, sip green tea (this has caffeine in it so don't drink it too late in the day). Green tea not only has a lot of antioxidants, but it contains compounds that can help you reduce anger. If it's later in the day, drinking herbal tea can help you relax.
2.) Meditate. 5 minutes of meditation is all it takes to feel the benefits. Find a comfortable spot in a quiet place and focus on your breath. Watch your stress and anxieties start to disappear.
3.) Try counting backward. If you're feeling stressed, frustrated, worried, or upset, try counting back from 10. Sometimes all it takes is 10 seconds to help you refocus your thoughts.
4.) Close your eyes. If your office or environment is chaotic, closing your eyes for a minute is an easy way to regain calm and focus.
5.) Squeeze a stress ball. This is an easy and portable way to relieve tension. If you're feeling frustrated give it a try!
6.) Be alone. You probably can't sneak away to a cabin in the woods during your work day, but if you can find a way to be alone for 5 minutes, it can help you collect your thoughts and clear your head.
7.) Find the sun. If it's a sunny day, head outside. Bright light is an effective method to help cheer you up!
8.) Get organized. Is your desk, office, or space in your home causing you stress? Organizing it could be exactly what you need to relieve that stress.
9.) Take a quick walk. Take a 10-15 minute break and add some movement in your day. This will give you the benefits of alone time, quiet, and exercise!
10.) Try some yoga or stretching. Adding simple stretches throughout your day can help relieve muscle tension, which, in turn, can help you relax.
11.) Write it down. Journaling is an effective method for long-term stress relief. Sometimes putting your emotions down in writing can make the situation seem less overwhelming.
12.) Listen to your favorite song. You know that song that makes you smile every time? Play it the next time you're feeling overwhelmed. Give yourself bonus points if you dance to it as well, which is another great way to relieve stress!
13.) Try aromatherapy. There are many relaxing scents including tea tree oil and lavender.
14.) Stop and smell the flowers. This simple act of taking in the scent and beauty of nature can completely shift your energy and mood.
15.) Cuddle with a pet. Pets love you no matter what, so cuddle up next to your favorite furry friend and watch your stress melt away.
16.) Talk to a friend. Friends can help add a different perspective to a stressful situation. Also, friends are really great at providing laughter and conversation!
17.) Try a piece of dark chocolate. All it takes is one small square to relieve stress. Dark chocolate can regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol and stabilize metabolism.
18.) Remember to breathe. There's no simpler way to help you relax than deep breathing.
19.) Start planning a vacation. Sometimes the act of planning your next vacation can reduce stress levels.
20.) Plan something fun for the evening or weekend. Whether that's a date, a group run with friends, a weekend camping trip, or even just a planned time to relax at home watching a movie - just having a plan in place can help reduce your stress.
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