A minute is 60 seconds. A minute can change your life. Ken Blanchard, American management guru and author of book The One Minute Manager tells us how to manage people and their expectations under one minute. Let us take a look at things that you can do in a minute.
1. One Minute Meal
Two minute noodles are a thing of the past. One minute meals are trending now and has taken a grip. On Instagram, ‘1minutemeals’ has more than 1.1 million followers. People share their one- minute recipes- from biscuit pop tarts to avocado dips , quick delicious pasta recipes. Dr. Oz on his show recently showcased a one-minute recipe special with lettuce wraps, egg sandwiches. Most recipes under a minute are healthy choices, experimental fun to create and share. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s series on the same concept has 50 recipes.
2. One Minute Workout
Brief bursts of intense exercise are remarkably effective on the body. In the latest study, exercise scientists say that one minute of intensive exercise has the same health benefits for the heart, respiratory fitness, and muscles as 45 minutes of continuous exercise over three months. But those 60 seconds have to be at a sprint pace and fuelled adrenaline.
3. One Minute Meditations
This is for those who are intimidated by long meditation hours. In this high-stress times when you are over-scheduled and juggling multiple responsibilities, one minute meditations work the best. You will regain mental clarity and be better equipped to handle the demands of the day.
4. One Minute Shopping
This is the anti to the shopping endlessly for hours. It allows you enough time to buy essentials without lingering mindlessly in the market. Get a list beforehand. Pick up and move.
5. One Minute Makeup
The craze is about being able to put the perfect eyeliner, lipstick, foundation in 60 seconds. It is of paramount importance when you rush from work to a party.
6. One Minute Dating
From eight minute dating to three minute dating, now down to one.
The concept has gained tremendous popularity. You can not take your life decision in a minute, but at times a minute is all you needo know whether you want to meet that person again.
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