10-Minute Mind Reset for Londoners
Updated as of: May 18, 2025
Perfect for: Anyone needing a quick breather from the chaos
Cost: Absolutely free
Solo-friendly, stress-reducing, and quietly beautiful
What’s the plan?
You’ve got 10 minutes. Maybe between meetings, on your commute, or just feeling overwhelmed. This is your permission to stop, breathe, and recharge — no scrolling, no noise.
📍 Option 1: Soho Square Gardens (Central London)
Nearest station: Tottenham Court Road (3 min walk)
A leafy patch surrounded by 17th-century buildings
Sit on a bench or lie on the grass
People-watch or just close your eyes and breathe
Listen to the rustle of the trees and passing footsteps
Great for: Oxford Street shoppers, central workers, creatives needing a moment
📍 Option 2: St Dunstan in the East (City of London)
Nearest station: Monument (5 min walk)
A bombed-out church turned peaceful hidden garden
Ivy-covered stone walls and benches under fig trees
Not many tourists — just the sound of water and birds
Perfect to sit quietly and feel like you’re in a different century
Great for: Finance workers, solo wanderers, photographers
✅ Instructions
Walk in without your phone in hand.
Find a quiet corner.
Sit. Breathe in for 4, out for 4. Repeat 5 times.
Look up, not down.
After 10 minutes, return to your day refreshed.
📝 Note: This plan is up to date as of May 18, 2025. If anything’s changed — like access restrictions or new renovations, let us know via @Londonyaar so we can keep things current and helpful for everyone