30 Things To Do in 5 Minutes or Less
“It’ll only take five minutes, I promise.”
Famous last words, am I right? You probably know someone who has said this to you and it definitely did not take five minutes or less. You probably spent at least 30 minutes on the thing and you may have wondered, “What can I actually DO in five minutes or less?”
If you’re an avid reader, you know I’m all about being productive and efficient with my time. When I have 5 minutes to spare, I don’t like to sit around and do nothing OR spend it on social media. It’s so easy to check Facebook or scroll through Instagram when we have a few minutes to spare. Believe me, I KNOW. We all have our lazy days, yes, but it’s hard to willingly “waste time” when there are so many things you can quickly do that don’t take much time at all.
Here are a few ideas to help you pass the time…in 5 minutes or less.
Make your bed
Brush your teeth
Fold some clothes
Squats (It’s harder than it sounds to squat for 5 minutes straight!)
Jumping jacks
Wash some dishes
Drink a glass of water
Fold some blankets
Clean up the kitchen table
Light a candle and pray
Read a few pages of your favorite book
Write a note to a friend
Send a text to someone on your mind
Vacuum a room
Jog in place
Write a to-do list
Write a grocery list
Throw away trash and junk mail
Take the trash out
Sweep the porch
Paint your nails
Wash your face
Pick out tomorrow’s outfit
Clean your makeup brushes
Answer 5 emails
Clean your workspace
Update and review your calendar
Listen to an uplifting song
Walk
Sit down, breathe, and don’t check your phone