I promised I'd share this recipe as of a couple weeks ago ... here it is! Enjoy! (and yes...I realize this is late a day...call it recipe Friday...!)
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Friday, March 29, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Ready... Set... Monday!
What habit or activity makes you feel ready to take on your week? For me it's all about having meals and snacks packed, a yummy, healthy mocha shake to start my day, my planner filled out, and making sure my tablet and phone all charged up!
Here are a few tips to help lower stress and make sure you own your week instead of letting it own you!
- spend Sunday afternoon / evening relaxing. The downtime will help relieve some stress before the week brings on whatever it may have in store.
- lay out clothes (including workout clothes) and pack food for the next day before you go to bed! It's such a simple idea and we've all heard it before but sometimes the reminder helps.
- allow yourself a little extra time Monday morning to look over your week, organize your to-do list, etc.
- schedule appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays when possible. We tend to forget "out of routine" appointments on Monday and that can add stress.
- switch some tea for that morning coffee.. Less caffeine (usually), health benefits, and it's soothing.. What more reason do you need?
- Write. It. Down. If something comes up that needs to be done, put it on a calendar or in a list. Write it down. Let your mind release it. Move on. Just make sure you write it down somewhere it check often!
- pick a night to leave empty. At worst, this gives you some time for the unexpected. At best, it means you have a night "off". The key here is to put it on your calendar as early as possible.
- don't be afraid to ask for help. Using a laundry or grocery service, picking up precut veggies instead of doing so yourself, delegating projects at work, etc. can make a huge difference in your stress level!
Here are a few tips to help lower stress and make sure you own your week instead of letting it own you!
- spend Sunday afternoon / evening relaxing. The downtime will help relieve some stress before the week brings on whatever it may have in store.
- lay out clothes (including workout clothes) and pack food for the next day before you go to bed! It's such a simple idea and we've all heard it before but sometimes the reminder helps.
- allow yourself a little extra time Monday morning to look over your week, organize your to-do list, etc.
- schedule appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays when possible. We tend to forget "out of routine" appointments on Monday and that can add stress.
- switch some tea for that morning coffee.. Less caffeine (usually), health benefits, and it's soothing.. What more reason do you need?
- Write. It. Down. If something comes up that needs to be done, put it on a calendar or in a list. Write it down. Let your mind release it. Move on. Just make sure you write it down somewhere it check often!
- pick a night to leave empty. At worst, this gives you some time for the unexpected. At best, it means you have a night "off". The key here is to put it on your calendar as early as possible.
- don't be afraid to ask for help. Using a laundry or grocery service, picking up precut veggies instead of doing so yourself, delegating projects at work, etc. can make a huge difference in your stress level!
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