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Mini-Escapes Can Work Wonders
Most of us know that we should five servings of fruits and vegetables into our meals 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.