“It’s important to take time off work and other responsibilities to pause, reflect and refresh, even if it’s just for five minutes. We asked mental health professionals to share five-minute self-care practices that are easy and accessible. If there’s more than one song that makes you feel better, create a “self-care” playlist with all your favourite music. There are also many different journaling apps online with prompts and activities to help you reflect,” Gold said. Read a short story or book chapter“Spend five minutes reading a short story or chapter in a compendium book.

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2021 03:56 UTC