Ten Ways To Improve Your Day In Less Than Five Minutes

So you only have five minutes. Five minutes before you need to leave the house, five minutes before that vital meeting or five minutes before that really important dinner party you are hosting (and stressing over). Sounds familiar? Most of us will look at our watch and think, five minutes…what productive thing could I possibly do in less than five minutes? And let’s be honest, we’ll probably use this time to either stare at the wall or our Instagram feed. However, once you finish reading this post, you will never think of those five minutes the same way. I’ve complied for you ten things that you can do, and will not only make you feel more productive, but they will also improve your day!

1. Drink a glass of water and eat a healthy snack

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It may sound juvenile, but hydration is key. Especially for busy people on the go who “only have five minutes”, add an apple or a few almonds to the mix and your good to go.

2. Listen to your favorite song

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We all know what Taylor Swift’s new single does to our mood.

3. Meditate

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Take these few moments all to yourself. Close your eyes, breathe and relax.

4. Text someone you care about telling them just that

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Helping improve both your day and theirs.

5. Take a walk

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Stretch out those legs and get your blood circulating, it’s for the best.

6. Unsubscribe from mailing lists that cram your inbox

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hindsight, deleting all of the emails you receive takes longer than five minutes.

7. Make your bed

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They say that a clean and organized room leads to a clean and organized mind.

8. Hold a plank for as long as you can

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Building muscles is crucial for our well-being.

9. Wash some dirty dishes

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Just get it over with. I guarantee you will feel better once it’s done.

10. Learn something new

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Watch a video (or two) and get educated. Learn one new thing a day and impress yourself and others with all the worldly knowledge you obtain!