Sometimes you just need a break. That's true for anyone, but many times in life, things are way too hectic to take a proper one — even though going at top speed all day really isn't good for you.
Relaxation is your friend. If you don't believe us, just ask this very blissed-out dog in a hot tub.
But if you're in need of a mini vacation and you're, say, stuck in the office with access to a computer, or on your phone, you can still take a tiny little break thanks to these amazing videos.
Thanks to ever-evolving technology, time-lapse videos allow us to witness breathtaking things all within a few minutes.
You can watch anything from the path of the stars across the night sky to the creations of some very talented artists in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee.
Pop one of these on when you just can't take it anymore, breathe in and out, and find yourself surprisingly refreshed.
(h/t: Visual News)
You can take in stunning displays of nature in mere minutes. If you need a five-minute break from a stressful day, this is the video you want to check out.
And if you only have 30 seconds, that's fine, too. You can see the beauty of an entire desert night in less than that.
And here's what happens each spring in the desert!
Here's what's happening down on the forest floor.
And if you want to go beyond Earth? You can do that, too.
Time-lapse videos are also a great way to see works of art created right before your eyes.
Watching something made right in front of you is pretty magical.
Even if it's made out of packing tape!
Need to get away? This video, created using the street view from Google Maps, takes you on a whirlwind tour of the world.
Which of these time-lapse videos did you most enjoy? Let us know in the comments below, and please SHARE!
