Take a breather: enjoy a 5-minute mindfulness nature walk

Let's face it, life gets hectic and that can cause a lot of stress.

Research shows slowing down and focusing on mindfulness for even just a few minutes can help lower a person's blood pressure and heart rate.In fact, a head-to-head comparison also showedmindfulness meditation works as well as a standard drug for treating anxiety.

With this in mind, we asked Indigenous writer and storytellerJulianna Maggrah to create a five-minute mindfulness meditation journey.

Maggrah uses mindfulness in her everyday life to cope with stress. In this video, she guides viewers and listeners through a relaxing and informative nature walk through a few of her favourite spots near her homein Prince Albert, Sask.

Whether you're sitting at a desk at the office, at home with the kids or just need a break, you can watch or listen to this five-minute video to relax and reset your mind.

CBC Saskatchewan's Creator Networkis a place where young digital storytellers from diverse backgrounds can produce original video content to air on CBC and tell stories through their own lens. Get in touch or pitch your own storyhere.