Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

Photo by  rawpixel  on  Unsplash Making the switch from processed flour and pasta isn't noticable at first, but then you find the point where you get rid of that twinkie effect and your energy is more sustainable so, you will feel more stable. You will also prevent getting sugar diabetes and, it is more filling. Beating the twinkie effect involves cutting down on sugar and processed foods, including changing your bread, flour, cakes and biscuits to wholemeal and wholegrain varieties. The three recipes that follow are made from natural foods based on the mediterranean diet. They are also almost instant recipes that take little preperation and short cooking times, completely suitable for hectic week-nights and singles. Cans of beans can keep in the cupboard for long periods as can packets of uncooked rice and lentils. But if you use the uncooked variety the recipe will take longer. I hope you find these recipes tasty and healthy. Please use organic pro...

Photo by  Tommy Lisbin  on  Unsplash It’s not all about the result, it’s about the journey Being productive and accomplishing things is one of our biggest challenges, and can make us feel really good about ourselves. Nobody's going to feel that great with a grimey kitchen and a full ashtray on the coffee table, in a pipe dream surrounding success. I've been there and it isn't pretty! Prioritising your activities is a way to help you work smarter not necessarily harder. Try these techniques for getting what is important done and out of the way. To Do List . Write a to-do list for the day. Try to numerically order it in terms of importance. Rewrite it, then tick things off as you go. Grid Use this grid to block off your time. You can use it for your main tasks every-day, or you can change it from day to day. Important and Urgent Urgent but not Important Important but not Urgent Not Urgent or Important Work Backwards Work b...