The make-a-dollar-a-day trick is a fun way to prioritize tasks. Here’s how it works.
At the start of your day, sit down and list 5-10 tasks you want to complete.
Prioritize the tasks.
Do you tend to underestimate how long you’ll take to complete a task?
Try doubling the time!
Now, two […]
Getting distracted can cost you time, and lost time adds to your stress. Timers are a great way to minimize lost time.
For example, if you’re working on an essay and tend to go down the Wiki hole when you do online research, set a timer for 5 minutes.
When the timer sounds, ask yourself, “Am I […]
Slow, deep breathing is a great way to stimulate the vagus nerve and relax your body, but there are other ways to stimulate this nerve.
For example, you may not believe this, but singing and humming activate the vagus nerve.
Even gargling can stimulate it.
So, next time you’re feeling stressed, hum or sing your favorite tune or, […]
You’re a busy teen, so it’s not easy to remember to take a present-moment break, much less find ten minutes to do it.
Hitting the present-moment reset button is an easy way to remember to take a quick present-moment break.
Here’s how to do it.
Try this stress-release skill to de-stress quickly. It combines releasing muscle tension and visualization.
Here’s how it works.