I found this image during my internet travels. I could always use more of the first three, but particularly right now. I'm fully in 'school mode', which is always tiring, and the last whispers of Indian summer are finally gone. It's getting darker earlier and staying darker later. I hate that. I hate waking up in darkness. I feel tired all the time and I'm stressed, so I'm not eating as well as I should. I went to the doctor the other day and I told her about my rising stress levels. When she asked what I was stressed about I said 'Life.' She chuckled to herself and said something about everyone being stressed about life.
Ok, so what can I do about it? *sigh*
Luckily, I read this post the other day on the No More Dirty Looks blog that talked about some Ayurvedic tips for 'seasonal balance' and I've tried adapting them into my life. One tip is to eat warm foods over cold foods, like salad. I already hate eating salad, so that was an easy one. I also traded my yogurt for some slow-cooked oatmeal. I mix it with some applesauce and season it with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of agave nectar for sweetness. Tastes almost like apple pie!
Goals for the rest of Fall:
Sleep more (especially on the weekends)
Make soup...I'm thinking cumin lentil
Go to the Coventry Farmer's Market
Use my new sewing machine
Spend more time outdoors while I still can (I hate the cold...)
Eat more apple cider donuts
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