The Path to A Stress-Free Lunch Starts with elevĀte Organic Salads

3 Tips for a Stress-Free Lunch at Work

Alright Bellas, we all know the stress that comes along with working hard and multitasking while trying to accomplish that ever-growing list of things we have to do.

As soon as we step through the door at work ’till the second we step out it’s always go, go, go! Most of us know the feeling, it’s hard to ever catch a break and focus on ourselves. The same old work grind can get us into a funk sometimes, so we’re providing you with a list of three things you can do to step back from the stress and focus on yourself during the one time of day that’s actually set aside for you… lunchtime!

#1 Choose Your Meal Wisely

You have probably heard the saying; “you only have one body, so you need to take care of it.” Well this couldn’t be more accurate! When it comes to taking some time to focus on yourself, you want to consider your meal choices carefully. We truly believe that being happy starts with being healthy and that feeding your body the right foods is the biggest contributor to both. You are what you eat after all and choosing the right meal can provide the perfect midday pick-me-up!

My absolute FAVORITE meal, that I bring to work every single day, is an ultra-healthy, superfood packed salad and elevĀte organic salads provide me with exactly that. These ready-to-eat salads come in a variety of eight unique flavors, like Go Go Goji and Kale Caesar, and are the perfect way to jumpstart and fuel your body throughout every single day. (My favorite is the Spinach-Pow salad but honestly any one of their amazing fresh flavors perk me right up.)

All elevĀte salads are non-GMO verified, gluten free (except for the Power Grains variety), less than 300 calories, and intentionally crafted with organic greens. They are made from natural ingredients that are full of flavor and deliver clean and functional nutrition in every bite… Yum!

All the ingredients are combined in one bowl to provide a powerful and healthy punch to your lunch. The bright colors leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and ready to power through the rest of your day. And don’t let the less than 300 calories fool you because these superfood salads are filling and will leave you feeling perfectly satisfied afterwards.

Pssst: Here’s a little tip, elevĀte organic salads can be found in the organic produce asile exclusively at Wal-Mart on rollback savings until 5/17!! Yahoo!

#2 Set the Mood (Relieving stress through music)

Music is another one of my absolute favorite ways to relax and forget all about the hustle and bustle of work for a little bit. The soothing power of music is well documented scientifically and music has a unique link to our emotions, this makes it an extremely effective stress management tool.

So what type of music releases stress the best? Upbeat music can make you feel more awake and alert while a slower tempo song can quiet your mind, so it’s really up to you and what your favorite style of music is. I personally like to listen to fun and uplifting music that keeps me alert and ready to take-on the rest of my day!

Nothing says relaxation quite like listening to your favorite music at lunch, so pick what works best for you.

Lunchtime Soundtrack Solutions

Here’s a list of a few free places you can score some awesome streaming midday tuneage:

• Pandora
• YouTube
• Spotify
• Jango
• GrooveShark
• iHeartRadio
• Live365

#3 Take Your Time

Slow-down

When it’s lunchtime try not to focus on work and that ever growing to-do list you have waiting for you. Make lunchtime, YOUR time. Put your music on, grab your elevĀte organic salad and slow-down. Pressing pause on the pace is key because rushing through lunch will only make your stress level worse rather than better, plus it’s bad for your digestion. This is YOU time… you’ve earned it, so enjoy it!

Savor your meal

Lunch is a time that’s set aside for you to actually take a break and enjoy your food. elevĀte organic salads are a fun way to eat healthy and they’re delicious ta-boot, so sit back, relax, and enjoy as your taste buds take you on a little tour de superfoods. It’s a win-win to savor your meal, because your body and brain will both thank you for it later.

Get creative

Sometimes (depending on your profession) there isn’t much leeway to be creative. If that sounds like your job, be sure to use your lunchtime as your creative time and do something that speaks to you artistically. Maybe you like to color (adult coloring books are HUGE right now), draw sketches, dabble in poetry and songwriting, or brush up on your photography skills. Whatever your artistic ‘thing’ is, try to incorporate it into your lunchtime, if you can. Not only will these types of activities spark your brain power but they’ll leave you with a sense of accomplishment that will carry over into your professional work.
 

The big lesson here is to make lunch a time when you do what makes you feel good, treat and feed your body right and ultimately, you will see a happier and healthier you!
 
 

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ElevĀte. The opinions and text are all mine.