Recently I fell victim to what I call Busy Lady Syndrome (BLS). Do you have BLS? Symptoms vary per individual, mine were:
Almost obsessive list making – if you don’t write it down, you may forget…
Wishing there were 30 hours in the day instead of 24
Reduced frequency of exercise
Daydreaming about 85% dark organic chocolate and indulging in it
Normally well stocked refrigerator and pantry were bare, what’s a vegan to do?
Misplacing your keys, sunglasses, phone, etc.
Running 10 minutes late…all day
The good news is my BLS was short-lived and it prompted me to find resources to manage my process through BLS so I was not suffering for long. As someone who normally cooks from scratch, follows a vegan diet, uses yoga and exercise as stress management and thrives on a high level of organization, time wasn’t always on my side this Spring when we moved office locations however now I feel settled in the new place and getting back to my organized, productive and nurtured self.
Here are some of my lessons learned during my BLS:*
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There are plenty of healthy take-out options at Thai Sweet Basil and Ragini Bistro in Andover, even for a vegan
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At home yoga practice with MyYogaOnline can be just as fulfilling as a studio class when you’re pressed for time. They have classes ranging form 20-75 minutes in multiple experience levels and styles of yoga.
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Scheduling meetings at nourishing establishments like Sol Bean Cafe in Middleton ensures I will have a healthy lunch.
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Vegan breakfast and protein bars such as the Rise brand are great meal replacements.
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Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey’s 21 Day Finding Your Flow Meditation program was a divine intervention and it really did help me “feel centered and find my flow”.
- Friends and family will gladly help you, if you ASK THEM TO…who knew it could be so easy???
- Finding the right combination of adrenal gland supporting herbs, vitamins and minerals makes world of difference.
In the past 2 months I’ve formed a healthy obsession with Sol Bean’s Quinoa Bowls because they have everything you need: greens, protein, vegetables, nuts, fiber and flavor! Now that I’ve recovered from BLS, I’ve been inspired to create my own version…
Cleansing Quinoa Bowl – makes one serving
Layer all ingredients and top with Tahini Dressing:
1 cup wilted kale
½ cup cooked quinoa
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup shredded beets
4 cherry tomatoes
a few slices of red onion
¼ red bell pepper cut into strips
1/8 cup pumpkin seeds
To make Tahini Dressing shake up all ingredients in a covered jar or use an immersion blender:
¼ cup tahini
juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup water, more if you like a thin dressing
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
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