It’s absolutely amazing what your mind can do to your body. Get anxious and worked up, and you can feel the aches and pains in your body. Relax your mind, and your body relaxes along with it.
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I can’t get over what a difference I felt yesterday after working through my anxiety over the weekend. My stomach didn’t ache. I had a smile on my face throughout the day. I was much more productive because I didn’t worry about trying to be perfect. And even my dog was calmer because she picked up on my positive energy! Amazing! A little bit of positive thinking goes a long way.
Lesson learned: Rather than allowing your stress to pull you down, confront it, slap it around a bit, and defeat it.
And after you do that, treat yourself to a good breakfast to get your day started right. Breakfast always makes me smile, and oats in a jar are no exception!
I am happy to report that I made my very first batch of oats in a jar, affectionately known throughout food blog world as OIAJ. I’ve been blogging for over 8 months now and this was my first time making them!
For those of you who aren’t familiar with OIAJ, the idea is that when you get to the bottom of a peanut butter jar (or any other nut butter jar), rather than wasting all the yummy deliciousness that clings to the edges, you put your oatmeal IN the jar to soak it all up. I had about a tablespoon or two of peanut butter in the bottom of my Bee’s Knees container when I decided to make OIAJ.
I cooked 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup skim milk and 1/2 cup water over medium heat, stirring frequently, until all the liquid was absorbed. At the end of cooking, I added a splash of vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Then, I poured the oats in the pb jar, mixed it all up with a spoon, and topped it with chopped cherries.
It was so warm and comforting, a great way to release tension!
By the way, I think cherries are my favorite fruit. I also like them simmered with butter and brown sugar and plopped on top of pancakes slathered with almond butter. Mmmmm! Hungry yet?
Have a cheerful, cherry-full Tuesday!
Filed under: Breakfast, Stress management | Tagged: cherries, oats in a jar
ohhhhh i love cherries, i cant wait until they are back in season (or at the very least, cheaper..lol)
new reader here!**
ive been stressed out due to some personal stuff and i definitely wanted to pull my hair out and jump up and down and scream… i didnt do any of that and did something similar to you- i took the kids out to a fun night and for a few hours, i forgot about all my troubles. it was great!
SO glad you are less stressed-thats such a good feeling!
I LOVE CHERRIES- i bet they are delish in oats..thanks for reminding me!