#42

Cultivate serenity. Turn off distractions. Light a candle, incense, or fireplace and spend 5 minutes mindfully observing the smoke and flame. If those are not options, put on a video version instead.

#37

Cultivate health and serenity. Pamper yourself today. Give yourself a manicure/pedicure, try a soothing face mask, get or give yourself a massage, take a bubble bath, etc. Do something to make a point of thanking your body for the work it does.

#36

Cultivate serenity. Take a media break. Make it a TV/video/news free day unless it’s something essential for your work.

#26

Cultivate serenity. Find one thing in your home that is annoying you and fix or change it.

#25

Cultivate serenity. Take 15 minutes to unsubscribe from unneeded email and junk mailing lists.

#12

Cultivate serenity: Set an alarm for every 90 minutes. Every time the alarm goes off, stop what you are doing and take 20 slow, mindful breaths.

#10

Cultivate serenity. Take a 15-minute break and try out the breath-sound-body meditation from UCLA Health.

#8

Cultivate health and serenity. Pick one meal and eat it mindfully. Turn off distractions. Hide your phone. Take time to enjoy the meal unhurried. Focus on the smell, taste, and feel of the food. Take time to savor it and notice how it makes your body feel.

#7

Cultivate serenity. Take a 20-minute break, turn off distractions, and watch the live cams at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with your full attention.