Monthly Archives: July 2016

Don’t do tomorrow what you can do today

When is the last time you said “I’ll take care of that tomorrow”?

Chances are that statement has been said numerous times in the last few days alone. In my opinion that can be the most debilitating self talk statement there is.

Getting through your current task list is the first step in clearing your “pile” of to-dos. It may seem like that “pile” will never get taken care of. If you keep putting tasks off until tomorrow than that pile will continue to build up. How you can stay ahead of the game and keep on top of your tasks?

  • Create a to-do list. Arrange it with from most important to least
  • Use a highlighter to cross the tasks off. It will keep your list cleaner and give a little color!
  • Don’t attempt to multi-task or jump around on the list. You created the list in order of importance for a reason. Check off the list in order and you will be surprised how quickly it actually gets done
  • Allow yourself a break after completing a set number of tasks.

Be disciplined and clean your list. The sense of accomplishment will be immediate and you won’t have to worry about doing all those tasks “tomorrow”.

Make it the best day!

-K

Grilled Sausage and Peppers

A unique twist on sausage and peppers. A touch on the healthier side with chicken sausage subbed in for pork sausage. There is also spaghetti squash as a base to the dish as well. Feel free to add in anything you would like or sub in and our per your tastes!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of hot chicken sausage
  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • Yellow, Red and Green bell peppers
  • Crushed red peppers (optional)
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Halve the spaghetti squash and scoop out the seeds
  • Lightly oil the flesh side
  • Place flesh side down on tinfoil on baking sheet and roast 30-45 minutes until flesh is fork tender

You can make that ahead of time and let it cool before breaking it up.

  • Have a hot grill ready and grill up the sausage
  • Lightly rub the peppers with olive oil
  • Grill the peppers until there is a char around the peppers
  • Place spaghetti squash large bowl after scooping it out of the skin
  • Add up diced peppers and sausage
  • Sprinkle with EVOO and crushed red peppers if extra heat is desired!

Make it the best day!

-K

Think outside the cube

Let’s think outside the summer cube for this one.

Watermelon ice cubes! They are a delicious addition to any summer drink. Adding flavor and yummy treat after your drink is gone!

I hope you don’t get lost in the directions 🙂

Instructions:

  1. Cut watermelon into small cubes. Lay in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer. Once frozen, store in a freezer safe ziptop bag.
  2. Fill a glass with the watermelon ice and pour your favorite beverage over.
  3. ENJOY!

Make it the best day!

-K

The best exercise for a time crunch

Well, I am going to expose it all right here. The best exercise to do in a time crunch is…..

ANYTHING!!

What do you like to do? Run, walk, lift weights, play games, basketball?

The truth is anything you do is better than sitting on the couch. You need to move and get the blood flowing. If you have 20 minutes of free time, go for a walk. If have a bit of free time and gym membership get in and get that heart rate elevated.

Your best option is to get the heart rate elevated for 20 to 30 minutes. However, if a walk is the only thing you have time or space for try to make it 30 consecutive minutes. Alternatively you can also do two 15 minute session to equal the recommended 30 minutes.

You might be thinking. Well how am I supposed to set aside 20 minutes Kevin?! I have a job, kids, traffic, laundry and more things to do I can’t list them all.

Well first off, take control of your time. It’s the most important thing you have.

After dinner or before dinner set aside 20 minutes to walk around the block. Forget checking Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for the 35th time today. That can wait, trust me.

How about waking up 20 minutes earlier to get your day off to a better start? Walk with your coffee or tea!

Use your time to get out and move. Get off the couch and find the path to a healthy you!

It’s closer than you think.

Make it the best day!

-K

Finding your Inspiration

What motivates you?

What do you listen to or read that makes you think, “I am going to CRUSH it today!”

Do you know? If you don’t, find a few things that give you inspiration during a rough day or morning. It can be a book, poster, a friend with encouraging words. Be creative!! How about a picture of you as a kid being a total rockstar?

Find your inspiration. Scream it, hold it, read it, re-read it, embrace it.

To pull one of the best quotes from the movie “The Other Guys”

Let yourself fly!

Make it the best day!

-K

You’re up

Many things can get in the way of our intended purpose for the day. We all know those types of events that stray us from the path and leave that frustrated feeling (traffic, spilled coffee, an argument, deadline missed, deadline approaching, endless travel,)

Accountability has been touched on briefly before and it is here again. No matter the hurdles that appear in our day the ultimate decision on dealing with them comes down to you.

You are up.

You can control how you react to a bad driver. How you react to missing a workout. Being disciplined in your reactions can have a beneficial effect on your overall mood and day.

Step up to the plate. Try to react to an adverse situation without anger and with gratitude. Your body and your mind will thank you. Search for the best in every situation and encounter. After all, you control how wonderful the life your living is. Make it amazing!

Make it the best day,

-K

 

Music to get you back on track this week

It was a long holiday weekend, how do we possibly get going again into the work week?!

With great music!! Here are some bands that have really got me going again this week. Hope you enjoy!

The Temperance Movement (New CD coming out July 15th)

The Temper Trap

Kings of Leon – Holy Roller Novocaine

Iration – Time Bomb

Moreland & Arbuckle – Tall Boogie

Revivalists – Bulletproof

Make it the best day!

-K

Happy 4th of July

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Make it the best day!

-K

R&R

On a long holiday weekend we are all thinking about rest. As much as society drills into us that we need to constantly be on the move. Always doing something, checking emails, texting, running.

Let’s take advantage of the holiday weekend to rest up and recover. Your body gets fatigued from a lot of different things (exercise, over sleeping, computer screens). We need to unplug once in a while and enjoy rest.

Let your body recover and be fresh. Recovery differs for a lot of people. Do what feels good for you. Enjoy it and put a smile on!

Make it the best day!

-K

Step up

Do something that makes you nervous.

Do something you haven’t done before.

Wake up earlier to go on a walk or bike ride.

Say thank you to everyone who does something nice for you throughout the day.

Challenge yourself daily (physically, mentally, emotionally)

Get outside of your comfort zone.

Do something with passion.

Create.

Live.

Embrace and get lost in nature.

Dance.

Take the next step, grow as a person.

Love the rewards.

Make it the best day!

-K