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Day 104: Playing the "No Problem" Game and Enjoying Active Recovery

Hi again, thanks for joining my daily journal Today’s lesson introduced a fantastic mindset shift called the "no problem" game. This exercise is designed to help reframe challenges by using positive language, emphasizing the ability to handle whatever comes our way with planning, preparation, and commitment to our PN habits.

I took a picture of my breakfast this morning, as I feel it is a good example of a PN friendly meal. Veggie omelet with an orange and a hemp, oat banana muffin and green tea.

PN friendly breakfast example veggie omelet, orange, hemp seed oatmeal banana muffin with avocado on a plate
Veggie omelet, orange hemp/oat banana muffin


Changing Perspectives

The lesson gave examples like whenever I faced a potential stressor today, I will apply the "no problem" approach. For example, "The in-laws are visiting, which usually stresses me out. No problem, because I'm planning a simple, enjoyable evening that aligns with my PN-friendly meal prep." This mindset not only reduces stress but also reinforces my ability to manage situations proactively.

Weekly Ritual and Meal Prep

I also spent some time engaging in my Weekly Ritual tasks, which include planning PN-friendly meals, planning my grocery deliveries to come throughout the week and checking on my veggies that I am growing from the kitchen scraps. These rituals make my week smoother and ensure I stay aligned with my nutritional goals.

Active Recovery and Gardening

It was an active recovery day, so I took my dog for an extra long walk in the mid-morning after a rainy start as she refused to come for a walk at our normal time even with her raincoat. Later, as the sun came out, I focused on gardening, I was hoping to build a new garden today but ran out of time. At the end of the day I spend some time bringing plants into the greenhouse to protect them from an expected cold snap. I also lugged around the vacuum up and down the stairs to as well NEAT activities are not as tiring as they used to be.

Evening Routine and Reflections

In the evening, after another walk and supper, my hubby and I dropped a car off at the mechanics, and despite my attempt to entice my dog for one more walk, she decided it was her bedtime and opted to stay upstairs. It seems she was setting her boundaries, reminding me to respect her routines as well. She's happily snoring away as I type this.

Culinary Tweaks

Reflecting on the muffins I baked recently, they turned out very moist and flavorful, especially with the chopped peanuts. However, I think there's room to tweak the recipe to perfect them even more for next time as I would like them to be a bit lighter? drier? 

Hemp, Oat Banana muffins with avocado recipe

Today has been a day full of practical applications of the PN principles, from managing my diet and exercise to applying a positive mindset towards challenges. Each step reinforces my commitment to this journey, showing me that with the right mindset, planning, and actions, I can handle whatever comes my way—no problem.

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