Manage Your Stress Better
So many times my clients come to me and the ONLY way they know how to manage stress is to workout. Thank GOODNESS I’ve been able to teach people that we need stress management tactics outside of the gym. Stress management looks different for everyone, so I wanted to share a list of things that might work for YOU:
Long walks to get some fresh air
Adult coloring books
Reading/Audio Books
Funny TV shows. HIGHLY recommend things like Mom, New Girl, The Office, Parks And Rec, Dead to Me. Anything that will make you smile.
Baking
Arts and crafts
Journaling
FaceTiming friends and family
Board Games
Puzzels
Dog snuggles
Cat snuggles
Video Games
Learning a new skill or language
Trying new recipes
Meditation
Listening to podcasts
Sitting your butt on the couch without your phone and just relaxing
Decluttering the house
There are so many things we can do right now to manage stress. Don’t be afraid to try something new, or just let yourself be lazy for once. We all handle things differently and thats okay. We will ALL get through this!
What I'm Cooking Right Now!
LEMON-MINT LAMB BURGERS WITH TZATZIKI by zenbelly.com
Prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 6-12 minutes yield: 4 burgers
Zest of one lemon 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed 1 tablespoons minced mint 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound ground lamb 1 teaspoon cooking fat (avocado oil, ghee, lard) butter lettuce leaves and your favorite burger toppings for serving Tzatziki for serving (recipe below)
Combine the lemon zest, garlic, mint, parsley and salt in a large bowl. Add the lamb and using your hands, mix to combine.
Form into 4 patties about 1-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with the cooking fat. Add the lamb burgers and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until cooked to your liking.
Serve on lettuce leaves with raita and your favorite burger toppings.
For the Tzatziki:
1 cup coconut cream, from a can of chilled coconut milk (or full-fat yogurt if dairy works for you) ½ cup grated cucumber 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon mint ¼ teaspoon salt
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
I'm Currently Reading
Better Than Before
by Gretchen Rubin
Enjoy your Sunday!!
-Coach Ashley