While this practice takes  only 8 minutes, you might notice the positive effects of tranquility and relaxed focus lasting for hours after you are done.  This sequence will not do your math homework or finish that essay for english, but it will soothe your stress when you're feeling overwhelmed, so that you can find your way back to your calm center.  Invite yourself to notice areas of tension in your body and mind and allow yourself to take loving care of yourself.