Experts agree that unmanaged stress is harmful to your heart and wellbeing. Here are a few 2-minute strategies to cope with stressors, be present and enjoy your holiday season.
Set two minutes aside for deep breathing. Inhale filling your lungs for a count of 5 seconds, hold for a count of two, then exhale for four seconds and allow muscles to melt simultaneously.
Mindfully eat a meal or snack by observing food temperature, textures, smells, flavors, and note if the experience is pleasurable or not. Avoid attaching meaning or criticizing the experience.
Studies show that spending a couple of hours outside every week can significantly boost your mood. Two minutes isn’t long, but the compound effects of many small increments can have a big impact on your wellness.
Exercising 30 minutes a day is ideal, but anything is better than nothing. Incorporating multiple two-minute sessions of exercise throughout your day to help your heart fend off stress.
Practice gratitude and acknowledge the positives from your for two minutes. After, set an intention to increasing the frequency of these small behaviors to boost your health.