Watch the sky for five minutes

Look up and follow clouds, light or stars without any aim.

Why it helps

Idle watching lets your attention rest. Many people say a few minutes of sky gazing feels like a deep pause.

How to do it

1. Go outside or to a window.
2. Look at the sky and follow whatever moves.
3. Stay until your timer ends.

Make it easier

Look for one minute.

Make it harder

Do it at both sunrise and sunset this week.

Do not look directly at the sun.