Do you know what most people find so daunting about the concept of wellness?
The belief that it takes many hours of effort, having a well-established ‘routine’, using expensive products, having a calm and stress-free mind, and having no stressors in life to achieve it.
You and I live in the ‘real world’, where the speed of our days is greater than the speed of our thoughts, along with the daily lists of things-to-do, which leave us by mid-day, feeling exhausted.
Therefore, let’s face it:
Wellness now looks a lot different than it used to. Wellness now has a more personal feel to it.
There are many opportunities throughout the day, instead of planning long retreats to ‘get away’ from everything. This is actually really great, because you can improve your quality of life, in just minutes.
This blog will help you find out about how you can implement little changes in your daily life that can help improve your overall health and well-being in under 5 minutes.
There will be no added pressure, no expensive overhead, and no complicated directions to follow; just small, simple things that can change how you feel, think, and ‘show up’ every day. Wellness becomes much easier to maintain in this way.
Why Five Minutes Are More Important Than You Realize?
Individuals undervalue five minutes. Five minutes seem nearly insignificant.
However, just five minutes can alter the course of your entire day!
You consume water.
You go outdoors to get some air.
You extend your spine.
You take a breath.
You clear your mind.
You disrupt a cycle.
These tiny habits prove highly beneficial.
Minor victories build momentum and momentum alters your mood, your vitality and your attitude toward life. All it takes is five minutes and a readiness to give it a go.
Let’s start.
1. Five Minutes of Breathing Deeply to Eliminate the Clutter from Your Mind
To engage in deep breathing, follow these steps: close your eyes, drop your shoulders, inhale through your nose (to the count of 4), hold it (to the count of 2), and exhale through your mouth (to the count of 6).
2. Stretch Your Body for Five Minutes to Release the Tension that Has Built Up Over Time
Your body holds tension from stress throughout the day, even if you’re unaware of it. The tension is evident in your neck (when it cramps), your jaw (when it tightens), your back (when it becomes stiff), and your shoulders (when they rise due to stress).
Taking five minutes to stretch your arms, rotate your neck, roll your shoulders, touch your toes, and loosen your hips will promote better circulation and an improved posture.
After doing any kind of physical activity for 5 minutes, you’ll feel alive again!
3. Hydration Restart for Immediate Energy Boost
Many people experience exhaustion, lack of focus, and frustration due to insufficient hydration.
- Drink a full glass of water
- Wait one minute
- Feel how your body is becoming revitalized
- Notice that your mind becomes more alert.
Most people think that drinking a single glass of water is basic, but this process works every time!
The most important type of hydration for the human body is water – our bodies crave it more than anything else.
4. Spend Five Minutes Daily Being Thankful to Change Your Vibration
- Use your phone, tablet, or paper to write down three things that you are thankful for today.
- Do not overanalyze this process.Â
* Your warm tea may have eased your throat.
* Your pet may have caused you to smile.
* You completed a work assignment.
* You made it through a stressful moment.
When you start writing down what you’re thankful for, you are moving your brain from a place of anxiety to a place of gratitude.
When you write down what you are grateful for, your emotions soften. Your entire day seems lighter. Gratitude will not fix every problem you have, but it will give you more power to deal with them effectively.
5. Taking A Moment To Rest From Digital Distractions
Digital distractions can create an environment that sucks up all your energy without you even knowing, and can lead to a feeling of overload if you are constantly responding to digital updates.
Digital distractions take away from your ability to concentrate on what you are currently trying to accomplish, and it can be distracting when you see someone else’s latest online video.
By taking a simple, 5-to-10 minute break from distractions, and putting your phone away while you do this, you allow your brain to “de-stress” from the digital noise that surrounds us.
This simple break from your phone will allow you to focus again, and give you the mental space to think clearly.
6. How To Improve Your Mood With A 5-Minute Walk
Take a few minutes to step outside and stretch your legs.
Make sure that you find a place close to your office or home where you can walk around. Spend five minutes walking around outside.
The coolness of the outside air, as well as the physical activity of walking, will free your mind of stress. After a few minutes of walking, you will have fresh energy, and your brain will have had a chance to refresh itself.
7. A Mini Declutter That Boosts Your Mood Instantly
To clear your mind, pick a small area of your life (desk, purse, nightstand, etc.) and declutter it.
Declutter = clear out, remove all dust and dirt, and organize everything in the area you selected.
When you declutter, it gives you a sense of peace. Decluttered is the way an area looks when it is cleaned and organized. It is important for your mental well-being to have clean, organized areas. You may be surprised at how much time and effort it takes to organize a small area that is cluttered.
8. A 5-Minute Journal Dump That Frees Your Mind
Let’s look at another idea.
Write down everything you currently have in your thoughts onto a blank piece of paper.
Write everything you think or feel on that piece of paper with no order or logic, and let it be just what is in your mind. This will help you release your thoughts from your brain and give you room to breathe. By writing down everything you think and feel, it takes away all the clutter from your brain and allows you to think clearly again. This also helps relieve stress and can provide you with a clearer picture of what actions you need to take.
9. Building Confidence With a Quick Self-Talk Change
Take a moment, and kindly speak to yourself.
Tell yourself:
“I can manage today.”
“I feel okay about going at my own speed.”
“I am not in a race.”
“I am giving myself the go ahead to take it slow.”
This will not take much time, yet it will help to change how you think about what you are doing.
When you are more gentle toward yourself, your day goes more smoothly.
Begin Today, Don’t Wait Until Monday
Start with one of the habits in this list (just pick one). Do it now (it takes just 5 minutes).
Your brain enjoys completing small tasks. By finishing small tasks, you earn the confidence and trust of yourself.
Repeat this tomorrow. The following week, add one more. Before long, your daily habits are growing naturally, not with pressure.
Making health a habit is a part of who you become when you begin with small steps.
