This phantom limb is used as a way of signaling busyness and unapproachability to strangers while existing as an addictive force that promotes the splitting of attention between those who are physically with you and those who are not. – Eric Pickersgill
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5 things to do on a Friday for a better Monday
In my quest to be the ultimate productivity ninja, I regularly try out new ways of working. But one thing I’ve done for quite a while is make sure that I have a Friday ritual of planning for the week ahead.
Now, I know that you’re probably having a #FRIYAY moment so you don’t really want to be thinking about Monday morning, BUT I promise, the advice I’m about to give will help you enjoy the weekend more.
How you end the week seriously impacts on how you start the next week. So if you want to have a great weekend here is what you should do every Friday afternoon.
Give yourself credit for what you’ve done this week.
When you look at your to-do list and see a whole bunch of items that are yet to have the highlighter treatment then it can be disheartening. But look at what you HAVE achieved this week. By acknowledging what you HAVE achieved will give your happiness levels a boost and will spur you on to get back on track when Monday arrives.
Schedule your Monday to-do list on Friday.
Write your to-do list for Monday on Friday. By getting your to-do list done not only do you hit the ground running on Monday but you also give your brain a rest over the weekend as you’re not mulling over what needs to be done. Continue reading “5 things to do on a Friday for a better Monday”
Winter Warmer: Carrot and Coconut Soup
I’m not always a huge fan of soup. If I’m honest, I rarely fancy it, but when I do, I obsess about it until I get a bowl. I try to steer away from the “fresh” soups in the plastic tubs from the supermarkets, I find that they’re either plain and tasteless or so salty that it feels as though your tongue is curling.
Plus soup is pretty faff free to make. It’s a great way of making use of seasonal veg, in particular, leftovers which is why I decided to make this carrot soup – I was on the verge of actually drowning in carrots.
This soup (thanks to the coconut) has that tropical feel, so whilst it maybe rain and floods outside, it’s like a little corner of Thailand in my kitchen.
Carrot & Coconut Soup
Serves 4
Approx 360 cals per bowl
50g Salted Butter
454g carrots, peeled, chopped
1 onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper
480ml vegetable stock
400g tin of unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons Thai-style chili sauce (plus more for serving)
Fresh coriander leaves (for serving)
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the carrots and onions.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for around 15 minutes, stirring often.
When the carrots are softened, stir in the stock, the coconut milk and the chilli sauce.
Bring to boil and then reduce heat leaving to simmer. Stir occasionally and when the vegetables are soft remove from the heat.
Leave the soup cool slightly and then puree in a blender or using a handheld until smooth.
If you like an extra kick, drizzle with a little more chill sauce and top with coriander before serving.
This soup can be kept for around 3 days in the fridge. It’s actually nicer the second day as it’s had time to stand.