Top 10 Things to Do in 5 Minutes

In this crazy world sometimes all you have are five minutes. Here's a quick list of ten things you can do in those in-between moments, in five minutes.

1) Brush and floss your teeth

Believe me, your dentist will thank you. Even if you've already gone through your morning routine and it's the middle of the day, doing this simple thing can make you feel refreshed. It's also a wonderful tip for anyone on a diet. That minty feeling in your mouth will help to curb your appetite. It's also a very simple way of taking care of yourself when everything else around you is going crazy.

2) Put away the clean dishes.

If you're on your way out the door but have five minutes before your significant other or kids are ready this is a great little chore to do. You don't even have to load it, it will be ready for you when you get home, making life move just a bit smoother and quicker.

3) Take the trash/ recycling out

This is also a small chore that takes almost no time at all and can make coming home just a little bit nicer. It will also keep your trash from stinking up your kitchen and remove temptation from the dog. If need be, you can even outsource the job to your kids or your significant other.

4) Make a grocery list

It doesn't take long to make a quick look inside the fridge to see that you need milk and eggs and cheese. Make this task even quicker by keeping a magnetic list on the fridge so you can write things down as you run out. With a list all ready even if you're not the one going to the grocery store, you know important items won't be forgotten.

5) Read/ sort your mail.

Your paper mail that is, not your e-mail. After you've read your mail, sort it into three piles: urgent, important but not urgent, and throw away. Toss the third pile and put the first two in an easy to see and obvious place so you know you have to deal with it. I put mine in the freezer with the ice cream, that way I remember to deal with it and can do it as I enjoy my after dinner treat.

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