Happy Friday!!! How was your week? I can now say I've had my first entire full week of classes and feel like I've already got a good routine going. There is so much to always be doing, so it's easy to keep yourself busy. The workload is...coming, though. On the horizon I'll probably be writing papers 24/7, but for now. I'm just marking off simpler things on the to-do list and working ahead as much as possible; with schoolwork and the blog. But guys, SLEEP! Sleep has never felt so good every night! When I hit the bed, I am OUT! As long as I keep logging solid hours, I think I'll make it through alive!
I was surprised y all the links I gathered this week! I thought I would end up with only a few, but no lackluster Friday Finisher here! Read away and take a break this weekend to chill out and rejuvenate! See you all back here next week! xoxo (P.S. There is a giveaway alert at the bottom!)
Saturday: How-To Stay Productive & Organized On The Go
Monday: Apple Cashew Snack Bites
Wednesday: Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-Fry
Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:
Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:
+ Don't Live For The Moment. Live For The Legacy
This sounds pretty solid to me!
We can't let ourselves get consumed.
+ 11 Things Organized And Productive People Do Every Day
Some I do...some I don't!
+ 10 Lessons From Gretchen Rubin That I Use Daily
Who doesn't like Gretchen!?
+ What Should You Choose: Time Or Money?
Deep down, you know.
+ 20 Brutal Truths About Life No One Wants To Admit
But you should.
Or just...smart people!
Our minds really are everything!
+ 10 Proven Tips To Remeber More & Learn Faster
I think I'll be needing these this semester!
A very well written guide on how to find the right "flow" for you!
+ 50 Things I Pretend To Know Now That I'm Nearing 50
Some of these are true, funny, and real!
+ How To Stop Procrastinating And Boost Your Willpower By Using "Temptation Bundling"
This is such a great logical idea!
+ My Father's Death Inspired Me To "Just Be"
Actually finding and understanding the meaning of being present!
+ Why You're So Stressed Even Though Life Is Good
Something called "secondhand stress".
Food:
+ 15 Pizza Hacks That Will Change Your Life For The Better
Ranh on pizza is actually really good! (So is ketchup!)
Time to do some allergy-free recreations!
+ How 12 Popular Candies Got Their Names
Just in time for all that Halloween candy!
+ 6 Completely Skippable Recipe Steps
I never peel ANYTHING (except yucca)...
+ Here's How Much Money You're Wasting When You Toss Out Food
Stop it!
+ The Most Controversial Cooking Question
I use 1 tsp minced!
+ How The Sugar Industry Shifted To Blame Fat
Sneaking, deceptive, frustrating!
+ USDA Food Waste Funding Scarce A Year After Setting Goal
Progress, but still, not enough!
+ 5 Ways To Make Cut Fruits And Veggies Last Longer
My one goal!
Health, Celiac Disease, & Food Allergies:
+ Gluten-Free Diets Surge In Popularity, Yet Celiac Rates Remain Stable
The definition of a fad-following :/
+ How Much Protein Do You Actually Need
All that sad deceptive marketing :/
+ A Mango A Day Could Prevent Obesity And Diabetes
I knew I was on to something!
+ Gluten Wars: Skepticism Over Self-Diagnosis And The Illness We Can't Explain
This is where things get very muddy.
+ Why We Should All Be Putting Our Kids To Bed Super Early
I wouldn't have agreed when I was younger, but I do now!
+ Social Determinants Matter Most To A Person's Health
That is the sad reality.
Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:
This podcast is golden! I've listened to it multiple times since it was originally published.
+ 13 Tips For Cleaning & Organizing Your Laptop, Once & For All
That will never totally happen for me 😛
See if your account(s) have been compromised!
+ Standford Professor Puts His Entire Digital Photography Course Online
You better believe I'll be watching!
+ Two Minutes To Improve Your Writing For Ever
I will be taking #1 seriously! Great idea!
+ Odd Food Jobs: How To Make Money Beyond Your Blog While Still Doing What You Love
A blog (alone) isn't the way to make a living, 95% of the time.
+ Facebook Can't Escape Bias, No Matter What It Says
It's Facebook...enough said :/
+ Limit How Much Information You Have To Process To Avoid "Mental Fog"
A downside to all this easy access to technology.
+ 101 Blogging Tips To Keep You Moving Forward
So many smaller things you can do to improve some area of the blog!
+ 7 Amazing Tools To Proofread You Website Content
Grammerly changed my life!
Career & Business:
+ The Strategies That Helped Me Write 3 Books In 3 Years
Could you do it?
+ 17 Side Hustles That Could Potentially Replace Your Job
If you're driven enough...maybe!
+ The Most Common Job Interview Questions (And How To Answer Them)
Interviews are so stressful, be prepared!
+ Learn To Make A Presentation Like A Great TED Talk
Blow them out of the park!
More tips like last week for improving your writing!
+ A Survival Guide To Your Season Of Intentional Hustle
I think I'm in that season right now. I'm just going, going, going.
+ 3 Tips To Becoming A Faster Reader
I think I should study these too!
Other:
+ 23 Tumblr Posts That'll Fill You With Joy
Bahahaha! A little bit of the funnies for you 😉
+ 16 Things Only Quiet But Secretly Funny Girls Understand
Bahahaha! I can relate to some of these! (Very few understand my humour!)
Favorite Pins:
(Follow me on Pinterest – RebeccaGF666)
Fermented Sriracha. O my goodness! More fermentation to try!
Sweet Sesame, Potato & Chickpea Curry on Black Japanese Rice.The colors, the flavors, the deliciousness!
Kung Pao Chicken with Honey Glazed Walnuts. How delicious does this sound!
Hungarian Sweet Potato Biscuits. These look amazing!!! More great ways to load in the potatoes!
Wine Braised Eggplant & Tomato Pasta with Tahini Sauce. That is one elegant and cozy pasta meal!
Baklava Stuffed Pears. Pear season...it's coming back!
Paleo-ish Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles. These! Perfect! And no icky eggs!
A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:
+ Week #2 of the semester is in the books! I'm feeling pretty good about it all!
So tell me:
+ How was your week? And wins or success to share?
+ Try anything new lately? If I have the energy I think I'll try out an actual yoga class at the gym later today! Ah! (Breaking the home practice!)
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nadia
Another gat roundup of list, articles and recipes! Thanks for sharing. Was interesting finding out the origin of popular candy names! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, dear!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Baklava stuffed pears?!?! OMG count me in. That is such a creative idea. Great links girlfriend.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sound so good!
Mandy
How you manage school and these blog posts is beyond me! I'm impressed! Haha! Sleep!!! That's how I've been lately, I hit the pillow and I'm out. Wow, lots of links to check out so I'll have to save this email and browse when I can! Happy weekend ❤️
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The only way I am making this work is getting SLEEP! Haha!
Kristina @ Ms.Modify
OMG I have to try those Baklava Stuffed Pears! Being Greek, Baklava is something we have at every family party and since going gluten free I've missed them tremendously... I need these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They look so incredible! I've never even had any type of baklava treat :O
Deborah Davis
I'm always amazed at how many awesome and useful links you gather each week! What method or tools do you use to save and organize your favorites each week? Keep in sharing!You rock!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, just a folder on my browser that I bookmark all these too and then remove once they get added to the post!
Hannah Teson
Your Friday Finishes are just the best! One day I'm going to set aside a Saturday, and read every single article. It's been a goal in plenty past weekends :'D.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha 😉 Well these posts are always here when you have the time xoxo
Giselle Rochford
Some epic links here this week. I have so many open tabs right now LOL
Also, good luck with school this semester <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope I don't lock up your computer 😉
Thank you, friend!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
Oh my baklava stuffed pears though! My win for this week was going to Chipotle 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Those sound like a perfect holiday dessert!
Hahaha! You know I've never ever been even inside a Chipotle, let alone eaten at one :O
Harriet Emily
Glad you managed to get back into your routine so well Rebecca, good luck with everything! Loving all of these links as usual, especially the blueberry oatmeal waffles - yummy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you dear! Hope you're doing well too! (You've been quiet!!) xo
Patricia @Sweet and Strong
Yay for routine and the weekend! I love doing yoga at home too, but there is something super nice about going out to a class. Have a great weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I've only done one class in my entire yoga career 😛 Haha!
sarah@creatingbettertomorrow
Week was good though I got stung by two wasps yesterday so that was not so good!!! launched my new online buying options which was a huge goal for me...hoping for a long relaxing weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O no! I hope you're okay!!
Woohoo on the launch! That's great!
Susie @ Suzlyfe
So much this week! I can hardly process it all! I know what I'll be doing iwith my off time today!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy them! So much good stuff to read!