Kick Off a More Productive Week With 'Mindful Mondays'

[SparkPeople.com::The Weekly Spark]( [Mindful Mondays]( How did you start your day? Was it a chaotic mess as you ran around trying to find your keys and spilling your coffee as you ran out the door, late again? There's a better way! Let us convince you to adopt ''Mindful Mondays'' for a calmer, happier start to your week. [+ Read More]( [From the desk of: Alicia Capetillo, Editor-in-Chief SparkPeople]( If you've been hunting for the perfect personal mantra, I've got one for you: "Never miss twice." A quote I stumbled upon on Twitter, this one is not about falling and not getting back up. Rather, it's about not letting one bad decision happy again. Did you skip a workout? Don't miss tomorrow's. Ate a bad meal? Make up for it by creating a nutritious plate for dinner. For many, making a ''mistake'' leads to a deep rabbit hole, where a missed workout leads to eating all the chips or canceling another workout. Health is about balance and being able to bounce back when life leads you down a path that is not in line with your goals. Keep this quote in mind this week and take whatever steps you need to make sure you don't miss twice. [Powerful Thighs]( Spot reduction just doesn't work, but if you're looking to increase strength in your quads, adductors, iliopsoas and the other muscles in your thighs, you can isolate the muscle group. Before your next leg day, check out these 15 effective thigh burning exercises. [+ Read More]( [Fast Food]( By the time you wait in the drive-thru line, pay at the window and get your food, you could be nearly done with most of these meals! Break your bad takeout and delivery habit with these delicious 20-minute dish ideas. [+ Read More]( [Tossing and Turning]( You're up at midnight, 3 a.m., again at 5 a.m. before you finally give in and just wake up two hours before your alarm. Like clockwork. If you struggle with staying asleep, your productivity, energy levels, appetite and more are all affected. Discover if one of these six culprits is to blame, and regain control over your beauty rest. [+ Read More]( [Chili Season]( [Clean Is Key]( [Apple Mania]( GET OUR BEST: [Like on Facebook]([Pin on Pinterest]([Follow on Instagram]( SparkPeople Apps]( your Food]( [Redeem Your SparkPoints]( [Unsubscribe]( © 2020 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. [Terms]( | [Privacy]( | [Manage Emails]( P.O. Box 123, Oakmont, PA 15139