7 steps to reduce monday morning stress (aka: how to prevent a case of the mondays)

[dinkus mayhem]

by sunday evening:

1. make sure all of your laundry is clean, dried, and neatly put away. don't leave that pile of mismatched socks sitting on the drier. deal with it.

2. make sure you've washed your bedding, including comforters and quilts. then, when you're ready for bed sunday night, you'll lie down on/in a fresh, soft, and relaxing bed.

3. make sure you have all of your groceries for the week. if you prepare meals in advance, have them done and in the fridge or freezer by sunday night. for example, i've got a few days worth of porridge in the fridge, i already chopped and cooked veggies for my veggie hoagies, and i have chicken corn chowder ready for the crockpot in the morning.

4. don't do work stuff sunday night. put it away and come back to it tomorrow.

5. take time to laugh with and enjoy your partner. laughter increases neurotransmitter levels and reduces cortisol levels. it's a natural antidepressant/anxiolytic.

6. breathe slowly and deeply for five minutes.

7. don't check e-mail, facebook, or other such nonsense.

[gilaet]

tl;dr

[wetback]

White people problems

[sarnie]

White people problems

true..jiving on the corner is the only thing on the list for darkies

[VAsiCkBoy]

who eats porridge?

[dinkus mayhem]

who eats porridge?

healthy people who think they're superior to non-healthy/non-porridge eaters.

[FranciscoTheMan]

healthy people who think they're superior to non-healthy/non-porridge eaters.

Please sir, I want some more.

[Double Blizz]

who eats porridge?

I was wondering this too.
But if it reduces stress I may try it.

[dinkus mayhem]

I was wondering this too.
But if it reduces stress I may try it.

everyone is so gay about the name, but it's a super healthy breakfast. oatmeal, chia seeds (loaded with protein, omega 3s, calcium, and more), almond milk, greek yogurt, a touch of maple syrup, stevia, and fresh fruit. it only has like 250 calories, it is loaded with nutrients, and it keeps you full, doesn't make you fart, and it's delish. people want to rag on delish and nutrish, then so be it.

[Double Blizz]

everyone is so gay about the name, but it's a super healthy breakfast. oatmeal, chia seeds (loaded with protein, omega 3s, calcium, and more), almond milk, greek yogurt, a touch of maple syrup, stevia, and fresh fruit. it only has like 250 calories, it is loaded with nutrients, and it keeps you full, doesn't make you fart, and it's delish. people want to rag on delish and nutrish, then so be it.

This is where you won me.

[dinkus mayhem]

delish and nutrish is the shitsh.

This is where you won me.

you two are both very smart men.

[dinkus mayhem]

ps: ever eat oatmeal before work or school? you'll be farting all fucking day an you'll have to take a monster dump by 11:30 am. the greek yogurt that i put in the porridge has enzymes that make the oatmeal easier on your digestive tract so you don't make fart.

[Bye You!]

everyone is so gay about the name, but it's a super healthy breakfast. oatmeal, chia seeds (loaded with protein, omega 3s, calcium, and more), almond milk, greek yogurt, a touch of maple syrup, stevia, and fresh fruit. it only has like 250 calories, it is loaded with nutrients, and it keeps you full, doesn't make you fart, and it's delish. people want to rag on delish and nutrish, then so be it.

can you post how you make it one more time? thanks.

[dinkus mayhem]

can you post how you make it one more time? thanks.

no problemo!

these are most easily made in 1/2 pint mason jars (screw the lid on and shake...easy peasy):

in 1/2 pint mason jar (or whatever container you're using), add:

1/4 cup old fashioned oats (uncooked. NOT instant and NOT steel cut. just plain old old fashioned oats);
2 to 3 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp/1 packet stevia
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/3 cup lowfat milk or almond/soy milk
1/4 plain greek yogurt
fill remainder with fresh fruit of your choice (i use blueberries)

screw on lid and shake vigorously (or stir vigorously without lid) until everything is well mixed.

put in fridge and let sit overnight.

eat in the morning.

[dinkus mayhem]

fyi: put in the ingredients in that exact order.

[dinkus mayhem]

I'm gonna try the porridge. I'm even gonna get those glass jars.

Do the chia seeds get stuck in your teeth like poppy seeds?

i really hope you like it. you can mess around with extra ingredients. sometimes i use different fruits (like banana or sometimes i add diced apple and unsweetened applesauce, or even cocoa). The chia seeds mostly get gelatinous, but they do sometimes get stuck in your teeth. be sure to check before smiling at work.

dunkis I spent all weekend moving stuff can you just come over and set up my fridge for the week??

if only!

[Satori Brah]

8. pwn faggits on the webs

[dinkus mayhem]

8. pwn faggits on the webs

9. make sure you have any vitamins (or if you're old and sickly, meds) set up and ready for the morning. i take omega-3/phish oil, vitamin e, a probiotic, and a multivitamin daily. they are ready downstairs for me to take them right away in the a.m.

[Satori Brah]

9. make sure you have any vitamins (or if you're old and sickly, meds) set up and ready for the morning. i take omega-3/phish oil, vitamin e, a probiotic, and a multivitamin daily. they are ready downstairs for me to take them right away in the a.m.

I take Krill Gold softgels now. I usually do the Carlson's Very fine lemon flavored fish oil

[Chigs]

9. make sure you have any vitamins (or if you're old and sickly, meds) set up and ready for the morning. i take omega-3/phish oil, vitamin e, a probiotic, and a multivitamin daily. they are ready downstairs for me to take them right away in the a.m.

I never have a bad day when I can listen to Phish