Do you often feel the dread of the week ahead? Maybe you're tossing and turning, already awake waiting for your alarm to go off. Mondays can really suck, and if you, like me, work a Monday to Friday 9 to 5 (5:30pm for me) job then you'll really know the feeling. However there are some ways in which we can all make our Mondays slightly easier.

1.) Make your lunch the night before. I don't know about you but the thought of having to make a healthy lunch on a Monday morning is the last thing I want to do. So, if you make time to prepare it on Sunday night you''ll have a bit more time in the morning to spend on yourself... or in bed.

2.) Have a nice shower. This may seem like a normal thing to do but in order to make it better, perhaps buy yourself a really nice shower gel/shampoo and save it for Mondays, that way you'll always look forward to your Monday shower and you'll feel great afterwards.

3.) Spend half an hour (if you can) doing something you love. You can do this whilst getting ready if you like. For example, I do my make-up whilst watching Friends in the background. It means that my mornings before work aren't just filled with preparing myself for the day, but now include some fun/relaxation time. Of course this depends on how much time you give yourself.

4.) Plan to do something nice in the evening. Perhaps dinner with your partner, or drinks at the pub with a friend. Maybe you could go to see a film or even just arrange a cosy night in watching Netflix with your significant other. Or even a pampering evening. When you have something to look forward to your day will feel much better.

5.) Pick out a great outfit the night before. Choose an outfit you feel most confident in, or most comfy, or whatever clothes you feel your best in. That was you'll feel even more ready for the day ahead and you'll 'kick ass'.

Speak soon
L X

Hey guys,

So I thought I would begin the year with a wonderfully simple recipe that I developed on a Friday night. It's super simple and really delicious and perfect for using up ingredients.

I was spending my Friday alone and couldn't decide what to cook for dinner. And then I remembered that I had a lasagna dish. So I decided on a pasta bake. Instead of looking up a recipe I decided to just go with what my head told me. I must point out that as you'll see I haven't included any measurements... that's because I guessed it all. Life it too short.

Ingredients:
Pasta
Sauce - butters, flours, milk, cheese, oregano
Extras - chorizo and red pepper

Method:
1. Boil the pasta as normal, so for about 15- 20 mins depending on how you prefer it.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add some flour.
3. Add milk and keep stirring until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Add cheese
5. Add oregano
6. Cut up red pepper and chorizo
7 Add to the sauce, stir for a few minutes
8. Pour a layer of sauce into lasagna dish and the pour pasta on top.
9. Add the rest of the sauce and grate a dusting of cheese on top
10. Put in a pre-heated oven for around 20-25 mins



I hope you enjoy this recipe. Let me know if you try it or if you, like I did, have a moment of spontaneity and make up a recipe.

Speak soon
L X