A five-minute mindfulness practice you can do anywhere

Mindfulness doesn't require a dedicated meditation practice or a quiet room. This short exercise works at a desk, on a walk, or before bed.

It walks through a simple noticing exercise — five things you can see, four you can hear, three you can feel — designed to gently pull attention out of rumination and into the present moment.

Used consistently, even a few minutes a day can lower the intensity of everyday stress responses.