Folks who regularly eat breakfast have been shown to have more energy, better focus, and increased problem-solving skills compared to those who skip breakfast. Almost no one argues about the health benefits of a hearty breakfast, but who has time in the morning to make a meal? Here are some quick and easy, fabulous feasts fit for a king, or queen, or prince or princess.
- boiled eggs (boil a bunch because they will stay fresh for a week in your fridge)
- nuts and yogurt (make yours plain for the protein punch without added sugar)
- banana with peanut butter (or better yet, make it almond butter)
- trail mix (nuts, seeds, and dried fruits)
- guacamole and fresh veggies
While you are in the process of giving your mornings a healthy remodel, consider adding meditation for even more energy, focus, and cognitive improvement. According to Mayo Clinic, some of the most common features in meditation include:
- Focused attention. Focusing your attention is generally one of the most important elements of meditation. Focusing your attention is what helps free your mind from the many distractions that cause stress and worry. You can focus your attention on such things as a specific object, an image, a mantra, or even your breathing.
- Relaxed breathing. This technique involves deep, even-paced breathing using the diaphragm muscle to expand your lungs. The purpose is to slow your breathing, take in more oxygen, and reduce the use of shoulder, neck and upper chest muscles while breathing so that you breathe more efficiently.
- A quiet setting. If you’re a beginner, practicing meditation may be easier if you’re in a quiet spot with few distractions — no television, radios or cellphones. As you get more skilled at meditation, you may be able to do it anywhere, especially in high-stress situations where you benefit the most from meditation, such as a traffic jam, a stressful work meeting or a long line at the grocery store.
- A comfortable position. You can practice meditation whether you’re sitting, lying down, walking or in other positions or activities. Just try to be comfortable so that you can get the most out of your meditation.
This week, make it easy to make the right choices as you make the changes that make the difference in your life long-term.
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Rev. Debra Basham
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