I know that it is getting to be that time of year again, when everything just piles on you and you can just about freak out. Below is a list of 40 ways on how to relax that don’t take more than 5 minutes. If you would like further information on why these remedies help, you can follow the link that’ll take to the website where I got the information; http://greatist.com/happiness/40-ways-relax-5-minutes-or-less
- Sip Green Tea
- Eat a Square of Chocolate
- Honey
- Have a Mango
- Chew Gum
- Crunchy Snack
- Meditate
- Take a nap
- Breathe
- Try Progressive Relaxation
- Count Backward
- Use Creative Visualization
- Close Your Eyes
- Hand Massage
- Acupressure (not acupuncture)
- Rub Your Feet Over a Golf Ball
- Squeeze a Stress Ball
- Drip Cold Water on Your Wrists
- Brush Your Hair
- Be Alone
- Create a Zen Zone
- Find the Sun
- Look Out the Window
- Get organized
- Yoga
- Stretch
- Run in Place
- Take a Quick Walk
- Write it Down
- Listen to Your Favorite Song
- Dance
- Do a Crossword Puzzle
- Smell some Flowers
- Try Aromatherapy
- Sniff Citrus
- Nose Full of Coffee
- Cuddle with a Pet
- Laugh
- Talk to a Friend
- Start Planning a Vacation