If you haven't hit peak stress in 2020, congratulations, you're the only one! LOL! If you find yourself stressed out every day, this might help...
There's a wellness trend a lot of yoga retreats are offering now and it gives you some of the same benefits as meditation, but it's easier to start. According to the NY Times, they say try eating breakfast in total silence.
Most of us do the opposite in the morning, which isn't a very calm way to start the day. Sitting in silence slows your heart rate down, just like meditation. It also makes your cortisol levels drop, too. (That's the stress hormone you always hear about.)
Instead of "Clearing your head," just focus on your food and try to be present in the moment. Your mind might race at first, but it's supposed to get easier and easier. They say breakfast is the best time to do it, because it sets you up for the rest of the day.
You can try it at lunch or dinner as well and you can do it with other people, as long as they agree to be silent as well.