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5 Minutes to Less Stress
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(2 ratings)
16 students

5 Minutes to Less Stress

Learn how to quickly control and manage your stress with these fast and easy techniques.
Created byAlice Vo Edwards
Last updated 6/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and explain the science behind how meditation reduces stress using evidence-based research from psychology and neuroscience.
  • Learn and practice seven meditation and relaxation techniques
  • Implement short, practical stress-relief strategies that can be used in under 5 minutes—anytime, anywhere—to reset their nervous system.
  • Develop a personal daily routine that incorporates brief mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and promote calm, focus, and emotional resilience.
  • Evaluate the impact and benefits of meditation if desired by participating in a 7-day meditation challenge

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 59m total length

  • Introduction0:39

    Feeling frazzled? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Do you sometimes say or do things you wish you could take back? In this course, you will learn how to begin to train your brain and help take back your sense of peace, and improve your control over those dratted impulses through improved self reflection.

  • Class Overview0:29

    This overview explains what is covered in the class.

  • The Problem of Stress5:23

    Here we will explore how and why stress is a problem, and what we can do about it.

  • Methods of Stress Relief Covered in This Class1:35
  • The Science of Meditation6:34

    In this lecture we will explore the science that supports meditation for stress release and how it can help you. The downloadable resource also directs you to additional scientific support and reasons how meditation can help you be your best self.

  • Counted Breathing Meditation6:15
  • Tighten and Release Meditation6:08
  • Word or Phrase Meditation7:51
  • Guided Visualization Meditation6:38
  • Loving Kindness Meditation7:16
  • Responsive Tension Release5:05
  • 20 Second Hug1:57
  • 7 Day Challenge3:04

    This 7 Day Challenge will help you practice everything you've learned in this class and evaluate what works best for you, what you don't like, and what you want to learn to do more.

  • Final Thoughts0:46

    Here we'll summarize what we learned in this class and discuss next steps. Recommended resources are included to help you continue to practice these types of meditations and/or learn others, if you desire.

Requirements

  • This course is designed to be accessible for everyone. There are no prior experience or skills required. All you need is: A willingness to try new techniques. A quiet space (even if just for a few minutes). A smartphone, computer, or tablet with internet access.
  • Whether you're completely new to meditation or returning after a break, this course is a low-pressure, beginner-friendly entry point into stress relief practices.

Description

Are you feeling frazzled, anxious, easily frustrated, or overwhelmed by daily life? Do you sometimes react in ways you regret later—wishing you had a chance for a do-over once you’ve calmed down?

This course is designed for people just like you—beginners who are ready to explore practical, science-backed tools to manage stress, regain emotional control, and reconnect with a sense of inner calm. In 5 Minutes to Less Stress, you’ll learn simple yet powerful meditation and stress-release techniques that can be practiced in just five minutes a day—no prior experience required.

What you’ll get in this course:

  • An understanding of the science behind stress and how it affects your brain and body

  • Evidence-based explanations of how meditation supports emotional well-being

  • Step-by-step video instruction for 7 unique meditation and stress relief techniques, including:

    • Counted Breathing

    • Progressive Muscle Relaxation

    • Word or Phrase Meditation

    • Loving-Kindness Meditation

    • Guided Visualization

    • Responsive Tension Release

    • The 20-Second Hug

Each method is quick, beginner-friendly, and designed to be used anytime you need to reset your nervous system and feel more grounded.

Once you've learned the techniques, you’ll be invited to complete a 7-Day Meditation Challenge, where you'll actively practice, assess, and document how each method impacts your mood, mindset, and stress levels—empowering you to build a personalized toolkit for everyday calm.

Who this course is for:

  • Busy professionals, students, and caregivers who need fast, effective tools to manage stress and emotional overload.
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed or burned out, especially those who think they’re “too busy” to meditate.
  • People with ADHD, anxiety, or high-stress lifestyles who want science-based strategies that are simple and non-intimidating.
  • Wellness coaches, educators, and HR professionals looking to share quick stress-relief tools with others.

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