On September 7th I celebrated my 51st birthday, and since for the past year I decided that there is no better time to make dreams come true than the present moment, I went, by myself, to Rishikesh, India, to an ashram called Parmarth Niketan, to participate in a 2 week intensive yoga+meditation course . I […]
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10 Lunch Ideas: vegan -healthy-protein packed- simple- tasty.
So I was thinking about food today. Ok- I think about food all.the.time. And since I highly appreciate easy nutritious yummy food, that happens to be vegan, I scrolled back and gathered some of my favorites. enjoy! 1.mung beans sprouts+red rice+ tomato and cucumbers+ spicy chickpeas.oh and a few walnuts. Don’t be afraid to mix […]
Are potatoes good for you??? +great baked potatoes tip!
Who doesn’t like potatoes?? they can be boiled, pureed, baked, fried, french fried, cut into Mc Donald’s chips, and more. And yet- I kind of stopped buying and making them, thinking they are basically starchy-no fiber- high in carbohydrates only- no vitamins food. But then… My son got me researching protein-packed food, so I learned […]
A bot hurt my feelings…
So I was minding my own business a few days ago, when suddenly I saw a “new comment” signal. I checked it out, since I love reading readers comments, they inspire me and often allow me to look at issues from a different angle. Then I saw it. The most ego massaging comment ever. I […]
My 8 best simple +effective tips to stop procrastination!
I never procrastinate. anything. Not because I am a better person or something- simply because procrastinating makes me very anxious. I mean very anxious. Like losing sleep kind of anxious. So I developed full proof -easy-just listen -methods to help me overcome those known to everybody moments when you just can’t think of anything but […]
How to manage Office politics: tips for introverts!
I’ve been a boss, and I’ve been a worker, for about 28 years.I think I can safely say I have some experience…I am also a class A introvert and have been an introvert all my life- naturally, including all my working life, yet have succeeded nonetheless to maintain my position and even climb up the […]
My (nearly) 3 years of Shopping ban are over!
I didn’t shop for clothes, shoes or makeup since September 2016, except for 4 pairs of Thai yoga pants, and a pair of running shoes. After the hand-clapping is over and done, I will tell you that this wasn’t a problem for me since I am an introvert and dislike going to malls and stores, […]
How I simplify my plant-based proteins!
Chia is a well known “superfood” that’s been around for decades. Actually- it is an ancient Aztec grain known from around 3500 bc(!). Apparently in Mayan- “chia” means “strength”. there you go. so simple. I think it is fair to say that Everybody knows what chia is and how beneficial it is to eat it. […]
Cold showers??? seriously?? 6 reasons to try it!
Yep. Cold. Showers. Wait- before you get all excited and think I’m a hero and a grade A + frugal warrior: full disclosure- I take cold showers only in the summer+fall, I live in a (very) hot place, and since we have lots of sun and solar panels, I can spoil myself rotten and enjoy about […]
Why I’m trying to avoid pastries and baked goods
I love freshly baked bread, buns, quiches, brownies, if it has yeast and sugar, even some salt is acceptable- I stand in line. Or used to. I don’t actually need to stand in any line since I love spending time in the kitchen and baking is not rocket science. I beg all offended artisan bakers […]
