13 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas to Try This Sunday

SELFCares Newsletter, January 9th, 2019 SELFCares About... Priorities [20-Minute No-Equipment Total-Body Workout]( If you are unable to see the message below, [click here to view.]( [SELF Cares]( [to do list] [checklist] This week, we're talking about... Priorities I'm not one for New Year's resolutions, but I'm a big fan of to-do lists. I usually have a few on my desktop at work, a few on my phone, and at least one physical copy floating around somewhere. But, here's the thing about my own to-do list (and probably yours): Most times, I don't get to cross everything off. And that's OK—in fact, it's probably a given. There are some days where you just feel like you need 12 more hours and a personal assistant to get it all done. So here's my proposed solution: Be mindful of your priorities and edit your to-do list accordingly. Priorities can shift from time to time, of course, so regularly taking stock of what you want to prioritize these days (Work? Self-care? Your health? Your social life? Your relationship?) will help you look at your massive to-do list with well-informed eyes. Without that added context, we often end up just tackling things in order of urgency or changing focus whenever something new comes up. This can leave us feeling like we're drowning all day and then, at night, feeling like we didn't actually accomplish half of what we set out to do. So, if you're also not much of a New Year's resolution-er, my advice is to be a little more mindful of your priorities this year. Maybe you're prioritizing your health right now and that means marking your workouts and doctor's appointments as urgent, and moving whatever else can be moved so you can still get to sleep at a reasonable time. Or maybe you're prioritizing work right now because you're aiming for a promotion, and you're willing to let that really dominate your to-do list for a while. As long as you're editing your to-do list with your priorities in mind, you should feel a little more intentional, even on your busiest days. Make yourself a priority this year. Here are some articles that should help you get stuff done in the process. [Casey Gueren, Health Director] [woman drinking coffee]( Featuring content from Mayo Clinic [How Much Is Too Much Caffeine? Look Out for These Signs]( Coffee has long been the magic that powers me through my to-do list, but one thing I'm (reluctantly) prioritizing this year is cutting back on caffeine to just one cup a day. Like, one actual cup...not a huge tumbler filled with three servings of cold brew. I'm definitely not saying everyone needs to do that, (as always, talk to your doctor) but here are some signs that you might want to reduce your intake. [LEARN THE SIGNS]( Advertisement [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [woman looking around]( [10 Physical Symptoms of Anxiety, Because It's Not All Mental]( If you've been dealing with weird, annoying symptoms for a while, it might be time to prioritize your health this year—like finally making an appointment with a doctor or mental health professional. There's a good chance that what you're dealing with is something super common and treatable, like anxiety. Here are some of the physical symptoms you may not be aware of. [CHECK IT OUT]( [woman in a hot tub]( [columnist Annie Daly, Broader Horizons]( [Trip Planning Is Basically My Therapy—Here's How I Make Travel Happen No Matter What]( I'm constantly wondering how people travel as much as they do. Where do they get the money or the time? But, of course, people make room in their lives for their priorities. I've always admired my colleague Annie Daly's lust for travel and the way she always just makes it happen. Here's how she does it. [READ MORE]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [woman sitting in the grass]( [What the Hell Are You Supposed to Do When Your Therapist Goes on Vacation?]( Even the best plans can sometimes fall through. For example: When you commit to taking care of your mental health and then...your therapist has to head out for a while. Try not to let setbacks like this derail you. If it's a priority, you'll find a way to make it work. If you're dealing with an out-of-office therapist, this might help. [LEARN MORE]( [woman doing a lunge]( [20-Minute No-Equipment Total-Body Workout You Can Do Anywhere]( A few years ago I set a goal to work out five mornings every week for a month—if only to prove to everyone around me that morning workouts are the worst. Long story short: I was wrong, they were right, and it turns out you really can make anything a habit if you make the right effort. So if fitness is something you want to focus on this year, bookmark this 20-minute workout you can do in your living room. Then, whenever you feel like you don't have enough time to get in a workout, just pull this out and get to work. [BOOKMARK THIS]( [advertisement]( [Powered by LiveIntent]( [AdChoices]( [13 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas to Try This Sunday]( The thing that most often falls off my to-do list when I get busy is making dinner. Instead, I'll end up ordering takeout and inevitably feeling not-so-great after. So this month, I've been trying to prioritize cooking healthy meals as much as possible. These meal prep ideas seem to make it way easier. [GET THE RECIPES]( [meal prep mason jar salad]( Sharing Is Caring! Forward this newsletter to your friends! Got this from a friend? 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