Brandi J. Clark

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One Thing – Week 3

What a week!

Last week was a WEEK!!!

So much going on – everything seemed off – including the chicken burgers.

Chicken burgers?

Yes, the chicken burgers – got me feeling fowl.

We have a family of 4. I specifically bought the package of 8 chicken burgers.

Why? Two meals!  (With side dishes)

When I opened the sealed package, there were just 7.

“SEVEN!”  I might have yelled a little loud.

“Mom, what’s happening?” my teen daughter asked – I explained.

I said – “Do you think there is a package out there with 9?”

She said – “Maybe one is doubled up?”

This makes sense – birds of a feather, stick together.

But No.

Still just 7.

I sighed a massive sigh – cooked the 7. 

The next day, hubby had the leftover chili. He’s a really nice guy!

But, why is this so annoying?     

Because I thought I was proactive and prepared.

In these Covid-y years it’s nice to think you can control some things.

So, I was more than a little irritated that I couldn’t count on the chicken burgers.

Maybe I could blame it on the rain, cause the rain don’t care, and the rain don’t mind…

Anyway…

My one thing this week – just be prepared anyway – despite the fact that I can’t really be 100% prepared in the ways I hope for and just be okay with it.

As usual here are some extra things.

  1. Mel Robbins – Feeling stuck? She has a free spring reset that takes you through a process to get unstuck. I’m enjoying the reflection and the actionable ideas.
  2. The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora – Suggests a way of looking at anxiety that is very useful. 
  3. Overnight Oats – I might be late to the party, but I am really enjoying this. The basic formula is 1 part oats + 1 part milk + ½ part yogurt. I also add some chia seeds and then in the morning I add a few pumpkin seeds.

Well, on to your success this week – What is your one thing?

And if you need to catch up. Click on the links below.

One Thing – Week 1

One Thing – Week 2