Start Your Day the Simple Way

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I like to take my time in the mornings. I like to wake up early and slowly get ready. Having a relaxed start makes my whole day feel more serene. An important part of my morning ritual is breakfast. I always leave it until last, in case I’m running late and then I can just eat breakfast at work.

Now normally I read the news on my iPad while I eat. However, I often find myself getting sidetracked and taking longer than I planned.? (You know, checking Facebook, emailing an interesting story I’d just read to a friend, checking Twitter, paying a bill that I just remembered about, etc.)?

So instead I decided to try something a little different. I just ate. Nothing else.

I know that sounds a little ridiculous, but I have this obsession with always trying to multitask, even though I know it doesn’t work.? So just eating was quite strange for me.?

Honestly it was a welcome change, and I think you should do it too! Here are three advantages to simplifying breakfast.

1) Time to think.?

In the ten minutes it took me to eat, I managed to come up with five different ideas for this blog. The ideas had been bouncing around in my head for a few days. But now that I finally had the chance to sit and think about them, everything was much clearer.?

Just by giving myself a little time I came up with the solutions I had been searching for.

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2) Enjoying my food.

While some yogurt and berries aren't exactly exciting, taking the time to eat gave me the chance to really enjoy my meal.

If you feel like you’re in a breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) recipe rut, check out From Burnout to Balance by Patricia Bannan for healthy recipe ideas.

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3) Staying on Schedule.

When I read the news in the morning I get so absorbed I often lose track of the time.?

I’d go from having time to spare to being five minutes late. This way I leisurely eat my food and still start my day on time.?

This all may seem a little simple, but you’d be surprised by how changing one small thing can really brighten up your whole day.

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