Stress, especially in the workplace, can dampen your spirit. And you can’t afford that, especially when you have tons to do. But taking short 60 second breaks can help relieve stress. Here are 7 tips on how you can make stress gone in 60 seconds.

• Close your eyes, breathe deeply and evenly. Feel the air going in and out of your lungs. Just focus on this. Repeat for 60 seconds.
• Eat a fruit. Concentrate on chewing and the flavor. Fructose helps in keeping you awake and gives you a little boost of energy.
• Massage your hands.
• Think of what you used to do when you were 8 years old. Focus on all of your happy memories. Happy thoughts help relieve stress.
• Do two sets of this stretch routine. Stretching helps make blood flow more freely. The easier blood flows, the more oxygen gets through your tired muscles.
• Fold a paper airplane or a simple origami. Shifting your attention and focus to something other than your worries even for just a bit can center you.
• Scratch or cuddle your pet. Pets provide that companionship that we all need. Spening sometime to share with your pet moments of affection can sure brighten up your mood.