I am very proud of myself. All week long I’ve been really trying to focus on my wants. “What do I WANT to do?” “What will make me happy?” “Do I want to do this?” It’s made a huge difference. I must say that it all has to do with a positive mindset.
I had a great week thinking about what I want. It’s an amazing gift! I highly recommend it. It’s definitely made this week happy and healthy.
Yes, the dishes still need to get done, however I looked at it like this – I want to get the dishes done before I move on to another task. Or, I want to do the dishes after I do this activity. I really tried not to get bogged down in the task and the pressure to do it all.
Do you feel that pressure? Pressure from society, your parents, children, spouse? Yeah, I think we all feel the pressure to measure up and get it all done. Be the super-mom with a clean house, a great job, the perfect mom with perfect kids, all while in heels and a pearl necklace.
Well, I’ve put aside that pressure for the past week and let ME decide when I wanted to get things done. The laundry got done, lunch was made, dishes were cleaned, house was vacuumed, dinner was prepared, but the change was my attitude toward it all.
I was happier, more relaxed, less stressed, more comfortable, and I took the time to breath and to be quiet. There were a few days where I had to remind myself that it was time to take a break and make lunch. Some days I really had to think about what it was that I really wanted to do. On Wednesday, my plans for a trip to the nursery was thwarted by Mother Nature and a lot of rain, but it was all good. I’ll get there one of these day.
I just had to sit back, relax, and take the time to just breathe.
For Mother’s Day, I hope that you take the time to relax and breathe. Read your book, watch you favorite TV show or movie, go for a walk, sit down to a craft, or just enjoy your meal without disruption.
Today, I have a frozen Banana and Strawberry faux ice cream. It’s got
frozen bananas, strawberries, and some coconut milk. It’s sugar free, naturally gluten-free, paleo friendly, and very delicious. If you’re looking for a little refreshment, without the guilt or chemicals, this summer, enjoy this treat.
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Prep Time
5 minutes
Additional Time
2 hours
Total Time
2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
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3 frozen bananas, cut up
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1 cup frozen strawberries, cut up
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coconut milk or regular milk or fruit juice
Instructions
- Cut the fruit and freeze on a cookie sheet overnight. Place into a food processor and process for several minutes.
- At first it will be grainy and like sand. Push the fruit down and slowly add your liquid. As the fruit thaws and blends, it will become smoother and come together.
- You can enjoy your fruit now at a soft server consistency, or you can place it into a freezer safe container and re-freeze it for a few hours. This will give it more of a sherbet consistency.
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