You may feel edgy and stressed by your work activities today. Perhaps you find yourself hurrying to finish a project before a deadline, or feeling burdened by a heavy workload and yearning for some time to yourself. While you may not be able to set aside all of your activities and escape your routine today, you may want to squeeze in a few minutes to rest your mind as often as you can. Simply by escaping to a calming area and releasing stressful thoughts from your mind, you will give yourself a welcome respite from the demands that are placed upon you. You may find it enjoyable to meditate quietly with a soothing mantra, or simply allow your mind to roam randomly and connect more deeply with your surroundings.

A mini-escape from stressful surroundings can provide the same benefits as a longer period of relaxation. We often avoid restful activities because we believe we don't have enough time to fully enjoy them. In reality, just a few minutes spent calming our minds and relaxing our bodies can often make us feel completely rested and restored. Rather than dwelling on the quantity of the restorative activities we enjoy, we can simply be sure to make each moment count with the time we do have. Regardless of the length of time we devote to caring for ourselves, the result will be the same: a calm, serene mind, and a relaxed, stress-free body. Taking just a few minutes to soothe your mind and body can restore your inner balance today.