Science has proven that winter-blues can be more physiological than emotional. As the Earth tilts on its axis, giving us shorter days, we produce less Serotonin in the brain, which would give rise to more depression, or blues. This can affect our minds as well as our bodies and souls. From some of the most superior Resort Spa's of the world, here are 10 quick-fixes to common stresses. Try one - or some, or all and see the difference it makes.

Rise and Shine Stretch - Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly pointed out. Cross your arms in front of your body and bend your knees in a half plie. Take a deep breath through your nose and gently raise your arms overhead, straightening your legs as you bring your arms up (this should be one fluid movement). Exhale slowly, lowering your arms. Deep breathing increases the level of energizing oxygen in the blood and the lengthening movement loosens shoulders, alleviating tension. Total Time: 50 seconds.

Morning Facial Massage - Apply moisturizer to hands and lightly press them to your cheeks, working from the middle to the sides. Then, using your fingertips, massage the temples, working upward to the middle of the forehead; walk fingertips down the bridge of your nose to the area above your lips. Apply the same gentle pressing motion to the chin area, up the jaw to your ears. Finish by lightly squeezing your ears, from the top to the lobe. Total Time: 1 minute

Road-Rage Eraser - Avoid even the temptation for highway hostility by turning your Saturn into a spa on wheels with one little device: an aromatic diffuser in your car. Check out the Aeron dashboard diffuser, $17, on www.amaranthine.com, or the ceramic amphora, $10, which hangs from the rearview mirror, on www.buyaromatherapy.com. They quiet nerves by releasing a calming scent. Geranium promotes peacefulness; a combination of lavender and rosemary relaxes while keeping you focused; citrusy bergamot has a refreshing and balancing affect. You can also try spearmint or sandalwood-both offer a spicy fragrance with relaxing properties. Total Time: 3 seconds (for plug-in or positioning).

Mid-Morning Energizer - Treat your hands to a simple acupressure massage while on the phone. Place a pair of Chinese therapy balls in one hand and rotate them clockwise to stimulate acupressure points. The motion alternately contracts and relaxes the muscles for your fingers and forearm, helping relieve fatigue and improve circulation. A pair of hollow-steel cloisonné balls is available for $6 from ZLB International at www.uran.net/zlb. Total Time: 2 minutes per hand.

Post-Lunch Pick-Me-Up - Start the afternoon with morning-like freshness by misting your face with a toner that has an essential-oil base. It revives your complexion and refreshes your senses - even if you're wearing make-up. Lynne Vertrees, director of the Lake Austin Resort Spa in Texas suggests her following homemade spritz recipe: 3 drops rose-water oil to 8 ounces distilled water. When poured into a cobalt-blue glass mister bottle to shield oil from sunlight, it can keep for six months. You can also check out Sonya Dakar's Aromasol Toning mist, available in four skin-type formulas, or Enessa's Aroma; therapy's Hydra Mist. Total Time: 5 seconds for 2 spritzes.

Mid-Afternoon Tension Handoff - Pounding on a keyboard all day can leave yours hands tired and stiff. Run cold water over your wrists and hands. This stops the excess flow of blood to your fingers and instantly relaxes them. Afterward, pat hands dry and massage them with a thick and luxurious cream. The fast-absorbing Shea Butter Hand Cream from Elizabeth Arden's Spa 7/52 line is great at the office because it's practically greaseless. Total Time: 3 minutes.

Mid-Afternoon Mind Defogger - Inhale an energizing scent for a quick, caffeine-free refresher. Lace a tissue with a few drops of fatigue-fighting essential oil, such as rosemary or peppermint, and wave it under your nose. Or try Aveda's Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate, which combines stimulating peppermint and menthol oils in a portable .24 ounce vial capped with a roller ball; dab under each nostril and take a deep breath. Total Time: 2 seconds per sniff.

Late-Afternoon Wake-Up Call For Tired Eyes - After staring at a computer screen all day, your eyes show - and feel - the strain. Fill a snack-size plastic bag about three-quarters full with uncooked rice and chill in freezer for about two minutes. Place the bag over your eyes, lean back, and relax. The gentle pressure and cooling texture relieves the eyestrain. Another favorite eye soother is zucchini soaked in chamomile or ginseng tea. Total Time: 5 minutes.

5:50 p.m. Yoga Lift - Unthink your body and mind from a crazy day with this pose - even if you're yoga impaired. Lie on the floor with your legs raised against a wall, arms in a comfortable position; exhale through your nose five times in short, sharp breaths and repeat a total of 10 times. This position drains the blood that can pool in your lower legs and ankles after being on your feet all day, and the breathing clears your head while filling your lungs with fresh air. For added affect, light a calming aromatherapy candle. Total Time: 5 minutes

Sleep Relief - Quiet your mind by dabbing several drops of naturally sedating lavender oil on a white cotton handkerchief and placing it on your pillow. Turn out the light and dream sweetly. Total Time: 1 minute.

Being overscheduled doesn't mean you have to look it. Try these seriously easy, superfast spa treatments and take the stress out of a jammed packed day. By fitting treatments into "found" moments, you can get the relaxed feeling that comes with it, even in the middle of a time crunched day.