5 SEXIEST WAYS TO SPEND 5 MINUTES IF THAT IS ALL YOU HAVE

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There are several times when you are held up, and all you can find is 5 minutes. Be it at work or home; you can spend five minutes in the following ways, including; reading, writing random letters, and exercising.

Some people think 5 minutes is less time and cannot do anything constructive or a sexy activity. Smartphones and other electronic gadgets can take your time when you are waiting for something else to do. It is possible to indulge yourself in other activities. This article highlights some of the sexiest ways you can spend five minutes.

Five Ways You Can Spend 5 Minutes

Read A Little Bit

You do not need to have many hours to read and make it happen with the few minutes that you have if you are into reading and you have a busy schedule. Reading can improve your communication skills by growing your vocabulary by learning new words and how they are used. It is also a way to exercise the brain and improve concentration and the ability to focus. Reading can cheer you up when you work for long hours, and you feel your mind is tired. Reading is also a source of entertainment. Some people read comic books to help reduce stress. Therefore, if you only have 5 minutes, spend it on reading a novel, a short story, or a comic book. Below are the sexiest ways to spend five minutes of your time.

Write-In a Journal Or a Real Letter

A person can be too busy that they go for days without writing In a journal. you can write some sentences in an ordinary book or paper for the memories you had and never noted down for remembrance; this is how you can spend your 5 minutes at work. Outline the awesome moments helping you remember them in your life.

According to Hemingway (2003), you could write a letter or send a card to friends or for someone whose birthday or party is coming up. You can also write a letter to people who did intriguing things to you. You can have some random thank you notes to people around you unexpectedly, brightening someone’s day. There is no need to write many words; all you need is a few sentences, like three or four; this is possible with the five minutes you have.

Say Hello to someone; Text Or Call Your Partner Or Children.

You cannot tell what people are going through in life; stopping by and a call to check on them is the best thing you can do. You do not need to have something tangible to offer; your hello is enough to make a person feel better.

Do not be the person buried in work and the only time you stand up is when you are leaving for home; you can wander around the work station and say hi to your workmates, which is a way of naturing your social ties and thus incredibly productive. Baumeister (2005) stated that socializing is the key factor to human happiness because humans are social by nature.

This is also a sign they are always in your mind wherever you are. You can call if you know they will be available. You are in a relationship to make your partner feel that you care and think of them; when you get a; little time in your tight schedule, send them a message, check on them, and make it clear to them that you love them. According to Beck & Padesky (1990), a relationship with poor communication is bound to break since there will be much misunderstanding. This is an expression of concern when you are not yet home and get some five minutes to reach out to your children. Know what they do and what they might need when you get home.

Listen To Your Favorite Song Or Do Some Exercise.

You have a song in your playlist making you feel good, relaxes your mind, and makes you feel relieved from the work you do. This can be a nice thing to do when you have five minutes only. All you need is the headphones to avoid destructing people by making noise in the name of listening to your favorite song. This will make you feel re-energized to get back to work; a nice commercial break

Five minutes are enough for you to stretch, breathe deeply, and change to another posture. You can also do some push-ups or sit-ups while at the gym or home in the backyard. Some people work out when at work during short breaks.  Check a room with some space behind the door and have the workouts and get off the pressure you have for the few minutes you have. You can suck in your stomach and do a bicep curl even when the staff is staring at you.

Close Your Eyes or Make Out

Sometimes all you need is a nap to get through the day's rest. You can close your eyes to keep your mind at rest by not thinking about anything. This is also a relief when you have been busy for a long, and all you need to do is take a break from everything.

This might sound off, but it is also a good thing to do. Use five minutes to get your partner and to spend quality time with them. You can foreplay by kissing and holding your partner to help relax your mind and body and as a way to spice up your sex life. Agyeman et al. (2013) discovered that kissing is known for enhancing the release of the feel-good hormones, making you feel happy for the rest of the day. It is a way of increasing your bond with your significant other and relieving you from stress.

Conclusion

There are many ways to spend the five minutes you have. Every minute counts; therefore, it is not a must that you have much time to do something constructive.

References

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Baumeister, R. F. (2005). The Cultural Animal: Human Nature, Meaning, And Social Life. Oxford University Press.

Beck, A. T., & Padesky, C. A. (1990). Love Is Never Enough. Center For Cognitive Therapy.Hemingway, E. (2003). Ernest Hemingway Selected Letters 1917-1961. Simon And Schuster.