sometimes we wear productivity as a badge of honor the more that we get done the more
accomplished we feel however i think this mindset can be a slippery slope
because it can push us beyond our limits maybe even lead us to burnout without realizing it
so how do we get everything done while still embracing a slow living lifestyle
shake found me you got me again i've been trying my best to count my accomplishments by how i
feel at the end of the day and this has made a huge difference in how i prioritize my time
today is the weekend and i have a lot to do so i thought it was a perfect chance
to share with you guys my productivity routine while still practicing mindfulness
i love the feeling after a good workout but sometimes it's really hard to find
the motivation so dedicating 30 minutes to working out first thing in the morning
when i have the most energy feels less daunting i save a lot of different
workout videos on instagram and youtube and i'll leave some of my favorites down below
on the weekends i do like to go for a run swim
and recently got into surfing which has been fun and challenging
for me having an active lifestyle and finding ways to move my body
is much more of a priority than a dedicated workout
my favorite part of yoga is shavasana which is the final resting pose at the end of a yoga practice
a yoga teacher tiffany krusank says in shavasana the body and mind get a chance to take in
and integrate the effects of the practice it's also an important practice for the nervous system
to recalibrate and reset which we know is so important in our busy stressful lives
not only is it important to not skip shavasana but i think we should integrate similar mindful
practices throughout our day in the form of meditation breath work or simply by unplugging
i've been eating so much watermelon this summer
it's the perfect healthy snack for a hot summer day
i'm still trying to figure out the best way to cut watermelon
but i'm trying my best and when i buy it i try to cut it and prepare it right
away so that we have healthy snacks around the house for the upcoming week
planning advance for these little things saves us a lot of time so we have that extra time
to do the things that we really want to do
i used to obsess about keeping our house neat and tidy at all times but this was so unrealistic
and it was exhausting we have a life we have two dogs and things are going to get messy we do our
best to keep the house clean throughout the week and dedicate saturday mornings for deep cleaning
a clean space feels like the biggest reset for me
because the state of my house is probably a reflection of my state of mind
cleaning and organizing is a simple gesture to get our lives back in order
i've been keeping some easy simple recipes in my back pocket
for when our schedules get really hectic
this is one of my favorites a twist on the traditional caprese salad with sweet tomatoes
big chunks of mozzarella sweet basil topped off with olive oil and tangy balsamic glaze
it takes five minutes to make and it's so satisfying
when i have some extra time in the mornings it's such a treat
to take my sweet time to get ready while i drink coffee
but most days i just stick to my everyday makeup and skincare routine so i can get my day started
it's good to have trustworthy products to make this process
easier
grocery shopping is something that we all have to do so why not make it enjoyable create an
experience out of it now i'm not trying to over romanticize the ordinary tasks
but i think it's important to find a way to make a routine enjoyable for example i love
coming to this farmers market because of the fresh local produce and amazing deals that i can find
with all the hustle and bustle of life it's so easy to forget about the most important thing
at the end of the day ourselves i've been taking the initiative to carve out some time in my day
to do what i really love even the smallest things can make a huge difference in how i feel
and it always makes me fall in love with life all over again
so
i've missed going to cafes so much just sitting here
winding down with a cup of coffee and reflecting back on my past week
reflecting on our week is such a good practice to direct our lives with intention it makes us
pay attention to what's happening in our lives and it's a chance to get aligned with our goals
eat what you love and love what you eat this looks different for everyone but i
do think it's important to be mindful of what we eat without feeling guilty
one of my go-to recipes is this honey garlic salmon
with asparagus and zucchini sometimes i'll add ginger and lemon if i have some left over in
the fridge but this recipe takes 15 minutes from prep to finish and it always turns out
amazing
i used to procrastinate way too much but i noticed that this gave me even more anxiety
when i had to make up for lost time instead of waiting last minute to write that dreadful email
start on that big project or whatever is on my to-do list i try to take the hesitation
out of the equation and just take that first step there's something so magical about the evenings
maybe it's the dim lighting the crisp cool air or how the world just gets lost in the
silence
even if i don't finish everything that is all my to-do list i always try to relax in the evenings
to recharge and to reset sometimes we rush because we feel like we have to be constantly moving
but i think it's actually more productive to stop and check the direction in which we're headed
let's give ourselves the time space and attention
that we deserve to fully be present in our lives no matter how busy life gets
i hope you guys enjoyed today's video thank you for tuning in
and until next time take care guys and i'll talk to you very soon