"Do you live your life at a frenzied pace and then drop into bed at night feeling unfulfilled? Do you work hard but sometimes feel as though you spend most of your time doing things that don't matter? Do you feel overwhelmed and constantly stressed out? What if you could get everything done and still feel calm, centered, and stress-free all day long? How much time would you invest to create focus, presence, and real intention in your life?" "How about five minutes? In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Brantley, founder and director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke University's Center for Integrative Medicine, offers engaging ways you can make simple, effective, and lasting changes-five minutes at a time. Starting each morning with just one of these exercises will set the tone for a calm, balanced, and more fulfilling day. And as you continue your practice, you will find that five good minutes are the best gift you can give yourself."--BOOK JACKET.

Part 1. The foundation Part 2. The practices Establishing Ease and Inner Relaxation 1. Wish yourself safety 2. Five-fingered peace 3. In with the good... 4. Instant ahhhh... 5. A silent retreat 6. Drop it 7. Laugh it off 8. Go with the flow (of your breath) 9. Sing to beat the blues 10. Joyous rapture 11. Loosen the grip 12. Shower power 13. Melt that frown 14. Push all the right buttons 15. Freedom from tension 16. Push the "temporary" button 17. Red light, blue light, feather light 18. Rekindle the light 19. Relax deeply Peaceful Awareness and Connection

20. The life inside of you 21. River of thoughts 22. The perfect escape 23. Connect with sound 24. Soften your mind 25. Life below the neck 26. Nature's gift to you 27. License to do nothing 28. Take a musical break 29. Really taste your food 30. Write to clear your mind 31. Connect deeply with something pleasant 32. Your first sip of tea 33. Get grounded 34. The extraordinary in the ordinary 35. Dream roll 36. A child's eyes 37. Effortless simplicity 38. Get a new script 39. Listen deeply to another 40. Anchor your routine 41. Do it now! 42. Connect to the natural world.