The Power of 5 Minutes

   I dedicate this post to my mom for Mother's Day. There is something she used to always tell my brother and I: "Never underestimate how much you can do in 5 minutes." So in her honor, this post is about what you can do with just 5 minutes of your day.


   There is so much you can do in 5 minutes, but often we underestimate the power of 5 minutes. If we only have 5 minutes, we usually just dink around for 5 minutes. Also, the last 5 minutes of any given task are usually the least productive. Or how about the 5 minutes between your morning devotions and what you have to do next?

Often we underestimate the power of
five minutes.

So from what I have found, here are the top 30 things that you can do in just 5 minutes:


1. Make a fruit smoothie.
2. Update your voicemail message.
3. Cleanse your garbage disposal by running it with a cut up lemon, baking soda and ice cubes.
4. Write a love note to your spouse, or your fiance, or your boyfriend, or your girlfriend, or especially this week, to your mom.
5. Plan your dinner menu for the week.
6. Clear one clutter "hot spot."
7. Make a quick call – one you want to stay short.
8. Play rock-paper-scissors, 20 questions or hangman with your kids.
9. Floss your teeth and brush them too.
10. Make yourself or your family a healthy snack.
11. Make your bed or help your child make theirs.
12. Sharpen your mind and work on a Sudoku or crossword puzzle.
13. Self-massage. Rub your neck and shoulders, your hands right at the fleshy part between your thumb and pointer finger, massage your scalp, or rub your feet. This is a great way to relax for a moment.
14. Stretch.
15. Read a poem.
16. Drink a bottle of water.
17. Hit a punching bag.
18. Dance.
19. Pet your dog or cat. This is a great stress reliever.
20. Uninstall 3 apps from your phone that you never use.
21. Do some sit-ups, push-ups, or jumping jacks.
22. Walk outside in the sunshine.
23. Kiss your sweetheart for the full 5 minutes. I've heard this does wonders :)
24. Read 35 verses in the Proverbs.
25. Email a fellow leader that you heard was struggling and encourage them. (Tell them you will call later, you only have 5 minutes).
26. Call one of your kids and ASK THEM on a date! Set a specific time, they will love the attention!
27. Pray Isaiah 45:2-3 over your pastor, fellow pastor, mate or another leader. Pray using their name in the first person. Then text the scripture and tell them you are believing that for them today!
28. Listen in silence to God. Find a quiet place, sit STILL for five minutes. Just say, "Here I am God, what’s on your mind for me?" Don’t think or pray, just listen.
29. Ask someone close to you, "How can I be praying for you?" Then write it down, and remember to pray for them. Follow up a week later and ask them how it’s going. Sincere love and caring go a long way!
30. Order flowers for your mom over the phone.