Reset Button !
Is it maybe time for the " girlbosses " to ground , take it easy , find yourself , detox body and home ... well it all seems easy , when you are looking in from the outside , but really some things are easier said than done ... because we might not even know that we are in need of some change , to many, follow societys unspoken rules of how we should live our lives , it is your life and if it feels like you are running around in cirkles , it could be time to wake up .. take a deep breath , look around and start live , choose happiness , start small , change & awakening is not easy .. !
We could though , start to change some daily habits , toxicity is on everyones mind , you read about it everywhere , how important it is to detox yourself ... yet so many of us remain ignorant to our daily toxic exposure .. time to clean up our lives , do not underestimate the chemicals in your home .. to start with , nearly everything in your bathroom from toothpastes to eyeshadow , are not chemical free .. well if you did not buy natural products of course !
Ohh and the kitchen where we cook our food .. oven cleaners , washing up liquid , bleach the list could be long , plastic containers , teflon pans .. and have a look in your pantry cupboard , processed , refined sugar if you have a hard time understanding what the ingredients are , put it back on the shelf in the store , maybe you even need a water filter .. the sad story are that we are ingesting through our skin into our bloodstream hair dye , fabric softeners , body washes , shampoos .......bla bla , I think you got it .. Our bodies are temples ... beautiful temples we have to take care of !!
Maybe some " me - time. " should be on the agenda , nesting at home , is the new going out ... good for a lot of things , like prevent early professional burnout ..
Social media detox .. yes it is easy to get caught up in the " instagram princesses " way of how it all should be , quite stressing in fact , could be too much negative energy coming your way .. time to close smartphones and Ipads some hours , and breath instead !!
Take a walk and just shut things down , for me personally the sea helps a lot , you have too know whats important to you , or consider what makes you feel bad , schedule time to achieve your goals , it is also good sometimes to help a friend, or make some food for your soul .. Cinnamon Pancakes .. they feel like a hug when you eat them !
You will need
3 eggs
half a cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 and a half cup milk of your choice
5 ounces plain Greek yogurt
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tbsp baking powder ( yes tablespoons )
1/2 tsp salt
1 heaping tsp cinnamon
Whisk the eggs , pumpkin , oil , sugar , milk & yogurt together until smooth add the flour baking powder , salt and cinnamon , stir until just combined ,
preheat a skillet to medium high heat , pour 1/3 cup batter onto the hot skillet and let cook for 3-5 min. until bubbles rise to the top and the edges look dry , flip the pancakes and let cook for another 2-3 min. remove and keep warm until ready to serve ,
choose your toppings and enjoy !
Back to our detox .... what to use if not using plastic , plastic is bad , it lasts forever breaking down to small , small pieces & birds , fish & wildlife thinks it is food !!
Well you can use paper or cloths , there is Khala cloths from hemp fiber and beeswax , give it a try , your food and your body will love it !
Healthy habits , what is that ... be creative not perfect , it is impossible to please everyone so quit trying , trust your instinct , go the extra mile , allow yourself to be you , prioritizing alone time does not make you a bad friend , in fact , it likely makes you a better friend in the long run .
Mentally strong people posses a different type of strenght ... they can deal with anything from a change of plans to make doctors appointments , but to be mentally strong takes some training , you need to work out your mind ...
start the day by getting rid of all negativity , share your thoughts with someone who cares , stay positive , give yourself 5 compliments .. because you are the queen , and be kind, kindness will boost your mind !!
It is a beautiful , sunny day here in Sörmland Sweden , and me , have been on a long bicykling tour around the city , in order to check the ability or status of my new hip .. so far so good , but the last word will be said by my doctor in the end of the week , coming back home I thought that I was in the mood for a lovely " Egg Fried Rice "
You will need some cooked rice and raw veggies of your desire
I start with thinly sliced cabbage , to fry in some sesame oil and soy sauce , then add your veggies , stir for a while , now it is time for the egg , beat the egg with some seasoning and pour the egg mixture into the pan with the veggies and stir , let the fried rice stand for a minute to finish cooking , fluff it up with a fork and enjoy !!
Me for one just love fried rice ... yum !
Greece .. always in my hearth , and today another one of my friends at Aegina left this life for her last journey .. always so hard to understand ..
If at first you dont succeed , then dust yourself off and try again , or sniff some citrus , the scent of a peeled lemon have been proven to reduce stress and improve mood swings ...
We could also for the fun of it , have one retro cocktail ... Gin Rickey well this is a real vintage drink ..
you will need gin , limejuice and sparkling water plus some ice , mix gin and the limejuice top it with the sparkling water and decorate with a lime wheel all on ice , put on the jazzmusic and relax !
So if you still have some place , issues or something else to clean out , just do it , because your mental well - being depends on it ..... also go to bed earlier , unwind , read or take a bath ... and dont forget to clear out the junk in your head too !!
" Out of clutter , find simplicity " - Albert Einstein
We have come to the end for this time ...
I have some organisation to do , for my " Greek Table "
Ok since I am a pro in that field, it is only fun work , but still the virgo in me wants it to be super perfect !!
Have been listening to " Soft Jazz Instrumental Music - Chill Out Cafe Music " while writing this post.
So hey , be good , love , dance , hug each other , laugh , smile , be kind & forgive !!
Big love
Chris
GrammasKitchen
at the moment in Sörmland Sweden