Get out of bed. Take a bath. Get dressed Write articles. Read, wash dishes, clean the house. When we think we’re productive, we think we need long periods of time, but in fact we can do a lot of things in 5 minutes.
When we talk about productivity, we don’t just have to think about efficiency; we have to do the worthwhile things, meaningful activities that meet our needs.
- Here’s a list of productive things to do when you only have 5 minutes.
- Which are the quick activities we can do.
- Sometimes.
- When we’re in a hurry.
- We forget that there are tasks that don’t take much while they’re fast.
- These activities can be very helpful in maintaining our emotional balance.
? Practice 5 minutes of meditation. Meditation helps us relax and restart our brain. This is especially helpful when our thoughts compete with each other or when our anxiety is high. Today, there are many meditation resources online. You can also experience mindfulness with guided meditation videos; there are many on Youtube.
? Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Spending time on yourself is absolutely productive.
? Buy a book. Give yourself moments and share them with your loved ones.
? Think about how you felt that day, until then. Write down what you still want to do and think about your intentions for the rest of the day.
? Make plans with your spouse, boyfriend, or loved one to do something fun tonight, tomorrow, or the next week.
? Make a list of five things you’re grateful for, including all the activities your body allows you to do.
? Take a walk. If you are at home, go to a square or walk in a park; If you’re at work, take a walk around your office. Go for a walk and look at the sky.
? Describe the steps you can take to complete a task you’ve avoided. Every little step will help you finish it.
? Massage your hands
? Write down 10 things to see, feel, hear, touch, and even taste. With them, you can reconnect with your world.
? Go out and dare to create the same list to increase contact with nature.
? Read a few lines of any text that reassures you and reminds you of what really matters.
? Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of the ocean; There are many options on the Internet.
? Do something you have to do but don’t want to do (such as paying bills, calling the credit card company, making the bed, folding clothes, cleaning the office). Remember, it’s only 5 minutes.
? Read jokes or watch some humor
? Take a piece of paper and scribble what appears: swirls, wavy lines, flowers. . . Let your mind sink and surprise you.
? Plan a delicious dinner for this week.
? Discover a historical fact that happened today
? Think about what you need physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Think about how you can meet all your needs this week. If you run out of time, you can dedicate 5 minutes to each need. These are certainly not easy questions or answers.
? Is there so much wisdom that revolves around our mind and body, how many times do we stop to notice it?If you prefer, think of the question “What do I already know?” and wait for the answer. Or you simply feel without expectations or demands; So you don’t waste time, you can set the 5 minutes with a timer.
What can you start or achieve in 5 minutes? Create your own list of ideas, keep it in a convenient and easily accessible place, do a daily practice, as a mandatory routine, over time you will get many spiritual and emotional benefits that will make you feel, little by little, much better.
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