Welcome to DAY TWENTY-NINE of the Plant Positive Jumpstart!

Our Theme, #TuesdayTucker

For whatever reason this morning I had a bit of a demolish fest of the scraps that were left after a weekend of entertaining! Vegan sausage roll, hummus, edamame, peanuts...

It got me thinking of an old blog post I wrote when this used to happen more often. It's just as relevant so here's an overview...

✅ Damage control when you find yourself in an UN-ideal nutritional day! ✅

5 steps to turn any day around:

😀 One. It’s not an absolute right off!

Whether we’re talking food – and you’ve overindulged or perhaps efficiency – and it's been an unproductive morning. Right now, is your chance to make a better decision regarding your next meal or your next task.

Never wait until tomorrow when you can take control back TODAY.

😀 Two. Quit the self indulgent behaviours that are making the situation worse.

You don’t need hot chips because you’re hung over. Or Oreos because you’ve got a tough proposal to write. Just like I don’t need 4 coffees because I’m tired. Let’s both grab a glass of water and I’ll see you soon for point 3!

😀 Three. Set a timer to help you make a start. I know it's not just me that can be inclined to eat mindlessly instead of working.

My iPhone timer has got to be my most effective time management and productivity tool. Zero pressure to finish or get it perfect. Just begin a task (maybe exercise?) and stick with it till your timer goes off.

The more daunting the task the shorter period of time I recommend you set it for.

- A timer relieves the sense that you’re stuck for endless hours in a daunting or tedious task.

- It adds a sense of urgency and focus for that short, achievable period.

- I also find, with a timer running I’m less inclined to be swayed by distractions.

😀 Four. Learn from the experience.

Whether it's the food you don't keep at home anymore or the better options you do always have on hand. There are always lessons to be learnt and potential damage to be out planned next time.

😀 Five. The absolute best advantage you can give yourself is to Back Yourself 100%.

To form and nurture the belief that you can be successful, in health or in whatever it is that is most important to you to succeed in right now and consistently into the future. However your today started, you can 100% turn it around.

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