Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness was exactly what I needed after the last year and a half we've had. It was an incredibly easy and quick read, but truly allowed me to take a break and enjoy the moment. As someone who doesn't actively meditate, this was a great beginners guide to take time for yourself.

Even the most stressed-out and busy among us can find five minutes to reset our mental outlook and become happier and healthier, which is why this book is such a welcome addition to the self-help shelf. Brief, succinct and practical, this title delivers strategies that are super easy to incorporate into daily life. I truly believe that even trying just a few of the suggestions will make a very positive difference in the lives of most people.

This is a short collection of mindfulness exercises that can be done in about five minutes. It begins with a brief introduction to concepts such as mindful breathing and meditation. The majority of the book is one-page exercises. The exercises are written as step-by-step instructions; they are very accessible and focus on different settings. For example, some are meant to be done on a walk, some at work, some before bed at home.
I thought some of these were very good and I will try them out! Some of them didn't connect as much or even bothered me. For example, I disliked the activity designed for people dealing with a bad day/period of sadness that asked them to visualize all the suffering in the world that was worse than theirs. I also felt like it was a bit superficial when discussing things like childhood wounds and past pains.
Overall, this is a useful book for people who need ideas about mindfulness exercises, but some of the pages are a bit problematic.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book is a short and easy read. If you learn well from reading this will be a great resource for you to develop a simple and quick mindfulness practice. Great gift for someone who wants to get started.

I really enjoyed this book! I spend SO much time going, going, going and this book showed me the value of just giving five minutes to myself everyday!

Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness was a wonderful read! I’ve been wanting to get more into mindfulness lately and this was a perfect launching pad for me! I highlighted and noted so many sections and know I’ll be returning to this one again and again! This would be a lovely gift for a friend or loved one who is going through a hard time or who wants to explore mindfulness.

I received an advance copy of, Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness, by Jeffrey Brantley and Wendy Millstine. This is a great book on calming down, slowing your mind and your breathing.

If you deal with anxiety this could be an amazing book for you!

In this book each chapter guides you through easy and short mindfulness exercises. The first ones are really simple, but in my opinion fundamental.
The other ones are more specific and can help you through different situations.

P.S. I said ‘could be’ because, to some people, mindfulness can be overwhelming.

Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness is a self-help book that focuses on breathing, meditation, and practicing mindfulness while being present. There are plenty of exercises to try. Brantley and Millstine gives the reader different scenarios to think about, all while practicing your breathing. The topic of these exercises include sleep, anxiety, anger, pain, and more.

The main focus of this book is to properly set your intentions and breathe. I did find these practices to be quite repetitive. Perhaps the purpose of this repetition is to serve as a reminder of always staying present. My favorite chapter is Star-Filled Nights. Thank you to NetGalley and New Harbinger Publications, Inc. for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.