Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Posted by on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Hi SMART girls! The end of winter always seems to be a rather dull time of year. The holidays are over, it’s chilly outside and your schoolwork is probably piling up. Sometimes, it’s easy to be negative and frustrated. Although, I always like to look for the positive aspects of any situation. The days are getting longer, spring is on its way and we all are healthy and able to smile :)

If you are feeling a little down, check out these tips for a happy day!

1. Eat a delicious breakfast! I love chocolate chip waffles! In my mind, a great day starts with a little dessert…

Here is my favorite VEGAN version via The Vegan Chickpea

Chocolate Chip Belgian Waffles with Bananas, Ice Cream, and Strawberry Toppings
makes two waffle sundaes
For the waffles:
1/4 c sorghum flour
1/4 c millet flour
1/4 c potato starch
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp xanthan gum
3/4 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, plus more if desired(see note)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp chocolate chips
1 banana, sliced
vanilla ice cream
strawberry topping
To make the waffles: Preheat waffle maker to desired setting.  In a medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients.  Add in almond milk, apple cider vinegar, and whisk until completely combined.  Fold in chocolate chips.  Grease preheated waffle maker with Earth Balance and pour in allotted batter.  Cook until machine signals that the waffle is done, or until lightly golden brown.  Remove waffle and repeat with remaining batter.

Non- vegan version, but just as delicious via How Sweet It Is

Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Chip Waffles

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup skim milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/2 cup chocolate chips

Preheat waffle maker.Combine all dry ingredients together, then add egg, milk and oil. If batter is too dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is wet but thick. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon 1/3 cup batter into waffle maker, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until waffle is set.

2. Read a few inspirational quotes:

“For most of life, nothing wonderful happens. If you don’t enjoy getting up and working and finishing your work and sitting down to a meal with family or friends, then the chances are you’re not going to be very happy. If someone bases his happiness or unhappiness on major events like a great new job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris, that person isn’t going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness.”
- Andy Rooney
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“People universally tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will maybe descend upon you like fine weather if you’re fortunate enough. But that’s not how happiness works. Happiness is the consequence of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world looking for it. You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestations of your own blessings. And once you have achieved a state of happiness, you must never become lax about maintaining it, you must make a mighty effort to keep swimming upward into that happiness forever, to stay afloat on top of it.”
– Elizabeth Gilbert Eat Pray Love

3. Read “How to Change the World by Sitting on Countertops, Slugging Hot Cocoa, and Reading Neruda Out Loud” by Hannah Brencher. This article is a game-changer!!

4. Watch “A Pep Talk from Kid President”

 

It’s a beautiful day, seize each moment!!

 

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