HOW TO REDUCE STRESS IN UNDER 10 MINTUES (Yes, Really!)
Let’s be honest—life can get a lot. Between endless to-do lists, constant notifications, and the general chaos of being a human, stress has become an unwelcome daily guest. But the good news? You don’t need a week long retreat to feel better. In fact, you can melt stress away in under 10 minutes using simple tools that are probably already at your fingertips.
Here are five quick and powerful ways to calm your nervous system fast:
1. Breathe Like You Mean It
The fastest way to chill out? Your breath. Try one of co-founder Jenny’s favourite yogic breathing techniques.
Box Breathing – Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat for 1–2 minutes.
It’s simple, quiet, and you can do it anywhere—whether you're at your desk or hiding in the bathroom during a family event (we’ve all been there).
2. Do a Mini Yoga Stretch
Your body holds tension like a sponge. Shake it out with a quick flow.
Try this very simple sequence:
Half Neck Rolls – x3 in each direction
Shoulder Shrugs – up and down x5
Cat-Cow – arch and round the spine on all fours
Forward Fold – from standing, as your breathe out, release and just hang and let it go, take 3 deep breaths
Your body (and brain) will thank you.
3. Visualise a Calm Place
Close your eyes. Take a breath. Now picture the most peaceful place you can imagine—maybe it’s a quiet beach, a sun-dappled forest, or a cosy cabin with a crackling fire.
Add in details:
What does it smell like?
What sounds do you hear?
What’s the temperature?
This mini mental vacation helps your brain shift out of fight-or-flight and into rest-and-digest mode.
4. Step Into Nature
Don’t underestimate the power of green things. Step outside—barefoot if you can. Even 3 minutes with your feet in the grass or your face in the sun can lower cortisol (that stress hormone that loves drama).
No time to get outside? Open a window, look at a plant, or listen to nature sounds. Your brain doesn’t need much to feel the shift..
5. Eat Something That Loves You Back
Stress eating? Totally a thing. But instead of reaching for sugar, try a snack that supports calm:
A banana with almond butter (magnesium + healthy fat = yes please)
A piece of dark chocolate (hello, antioxidants)
Chamomile or peppermint tea
A few walnuts or pumpkin seeds
Bonus points if you slow down and savor each bite.
Final Thoughts: Your Calm is Closer Than You Think
The truth is, you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to feel less stressed. You just need a few minutes, some breath, a little movement, and a moment of presence.
So the next time the stress starts to bubble up, try one (or a combo!) of these tips. Ten minutes or less, and you’re back to being your grounded, glowing self.
You’ve got this. 💛
