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The Power of 5 Minutes

Brad Bartlett
3 min readNov 15, 2023

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What if 0.3% of your day could change everything?

As freelancers, we often get caught up in the whirlwind of client demands, deadlines, and the never-ending quest for perfection in our work.

It’s easy to forget that taking a moment for ourselves is not just a luxury, but a necessity.

Recently, I discovered a simple yet profound strategy that has dramatically transformed my work life: taking just 5 minutes for myself each day.

Yes, just 5 minutes. It seems insignificant, but hear me out.

Why 5 Minutes Matters

Did you know that 5 minutes is merely 0.3% of your day?

That’s a minuscule fraction, yet it holds quite a bit more power than you may expect.

In those 5 minutes, I step away from my computer, put my phone on silent, and just be. Whether it’s sipping a cup of tea, meditating, stretching, or simply sitting quietly, this brief pause has become my daily reset button.

Lately, it’s been a quick jaunt around the block with the dog. 🐶

Some may think it’s a waste of time or that I should be working instead. But I’ve learned that quite the opposite is true.

These small yet mighty 5 minute breaks have been game-changing.

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Brad Bartlett
Brad Bartlett

Written by Brad Bartlett

Professional Freelance Copywriter. (www.bradleebartlett.co) Musings on #freelancing, #productivity, #self-development, and more!

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