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Take 5 For Yourself - "Mini-Escapes" Can Work Wonders
Most of us know that we should eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve a healthy diet.
But here's an even easier five-a-day concept that provides several tangible ways to temporarily escape the demands of the day. At least five times a day, whenever you get a small window of time, treat yourself to a little mental break, choosing from the activities below. Distracting yourself for a few minutes a day is a great way to regroup and refocus, and recharge your mental batteries.
- Give yourself a facial.
- Take a short "book break."
- Experiment with new hairstyles in front of the mirror.
- Browse your favorite magazine.
- Watch part of your favorite TV show.
- Go into the garden to smell or pick flowers.
- Pour a tall, cool glass of water and daydream out the window.
- Pet your cat or dog and reflect on your favorite "pet memory."
- Cuddle up with the .kids and ask about their day.
- Put on a favorite CD - and either dance or kick back, depending on what song you choose.
- Sit outside and feel the fresh air on your face … and let your mind wander. Take a few minutes and create your own list of "mini-escape" activities.
Remember, just as five-a-day fruits and vegetables nourish your body, five-a-day mental breaks can do wonders for your mental health.
