Stressed? Short on time and looking for a QUICK way to lose your tension and anxiety? Here are 17 ways to relax + enter the ZEN ZONE in less than 5 minutes. 1. Give Yourself A Hand Massage. Did you know that your hands can carry a lot of tension? There’s nothing like a quick hand massage for instant relaxation to calm you down and give you a quick grounding. According to Louise Hay; thumbs help with emotions like worry…index fingers help to combat fear…middle fingers mana