Urban Ninja
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This year we’re introducing a new column: “Guide for Girls On-the-Go.” It’s a smattering of tips, tricks, secrets, and strategies we’ve picked up while living out of suitcases, working out of cars, and spending life, well, on-the-go. We’ll be letting you in our own life-hacks and asking other girls on-the-go for their secrets so we can share them with you. Let us know what you’ve learned along the way, or ask any questions you might have for us on Facebook, Twitter and in the comments below.
[dropcap2]M[/dropcap2]ost mornings I barely have enough time to shower, put on mascara, and walk out the door. Notice that nowhere in that list do I even mention breakfast. I often gulp down a protein shake or grab something I can eat in the car while I am en route to my first appointment. In college, I learned the hard way that my body does not react well to simple sugars, (sugary cereal, toast and jam), when I nearly blacked out because my diet solely consisted of bagels that I could stuff in my bag to take to class with me. I was advised that I could not snack on pretzels, potato chips, or even just carrot sticks, without some proteins, complex carbohydrates, or added nutrients to keep me from dropping my blood sugar levels to dangerous levels. Because of that, I have always been on the lookout for fun new things to snack on while I’m on the go.
Whether you’re vegan, gluten free, or omnivorous, you will surely find something on this list that will satiate your snacking craving.
One of my favorite snacks on the go is seaweed. It’s a super food. I love sushi. It’s an easy sell for me. But, some people aren’t fans of the texture or can’t fathom eating a package of seaweed as a snack. They would rather just have a potato chip. Now, you can have all the nutrients of seaweed with the crunch of a chip! This is my favorite invention ever. If I had been a kid when this was invented, I could have easily eat bags of this. Its’ gluten free and made from both brown and white rice.
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Mary’s Super Seed Crackers are super crunchy, filled with sunflower, pumpkin, and poppy seeds. They’re vegan and gluten free, made with brown rice and quinoa. No butter and no wheat make these crackers great substitutes to curb your craving of the big-brand variety. They taste great and offer complex multi-grain energy to fuel your day. Double win.
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Family-owned with a commitment to being non-GMO and sustainable, Beanfield’s chips are made from beans and rice, so they are full of fiber and also gluten free. Beans are packed full of protein and fiber, so you have some real substance in this chip. All their chips are vegan, even their newest flavor–Ranch!
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If you’re doing the Paleo thing and need some quick protein after your P90x or crossfit pounding, you can nosh on Vermont Smoked Meat Sticks. Not Vegan. No Preservatives. Gluten free. Just real natural meat. Every flavor is delicious. It’s amazing what food tastes like when there’s nothing to get in the way.
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This is a fun way to get your kids to eat veggies. Like the fruit leathers and roll ups of the last decade, these have the chewy texture kids love, but are made from vegetables rather than high sugar fruits. I had the Super Sweet Potato, which was delicious and packs in 1/2 a serving of vegetables in one package. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy it. Vegan. Gluten free. They have 4 flavors: Sweet Potato, Beet, Squash and Supreme Green.
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What are some of your favorite snacks on the go? Let us know in the comments below!
[dropcap2]W[/dropcap2]hether it be for fitness, social or family commitments, or a mixture of all three, pretty much every woman longs for the day when she can leave the office at 5pm on the dot. If you normally work well into the wee hours, I can’t guarantee your workday will suddenly reduce by half, but these tips will help you get out the door on time, making every work day a little shorter.
Ok, it was a man who said it, but the first tip to ultimate success is listening to Warren Buffet and saying, “No.”
Many of us fear that saying “no” to a colleague, whether they be senior, equal or junior, can somehow be image damaging. No one wants to seem like they’re not doing their share.
But as Mary Thomas, a HR manager in London, said: “Saying ‘no’ can actually be one of your most valuable assets in business. It shows people that you don’t have time for tasks that you don’t think are valuable to the company. It also shows you can prioritise your workload, leaving you more time for success. First explain why you are saying ‘no,’ (the company’s best interests), and then say it. Keep it short and sweet and crack on with the important tasks you have to hand.”
It is one of the oldest tricks in the post-internet book, but turning off your email will really help you balance your time, however, there is no point turning off your email notifications if you have not also switched off you Twitter, news feeds or whatever other distracting mediums you subscribe to. If it helps you can even set up an ‘out of office’ reply, to let people who email know when you will be checking your emails, and to call you if a matter is urgent.
Maria Pinelli, Global Vice Chair of Strategic Growth Markets at international accountants, Ernst & Young, says it is important for women to focus so they can achieve the ultimate amount in the shortest period of time. “Think facts, not feelings. Don’t get distracted or wander off topic. Know when to stick to the here and now.” One way to action this is to split your to-do list into two. Things that need doing with an emotional connection, (e.g. getting a colleague a birthday card), should be done at a completely different time. This will leave you to focus on the job at hand.
According to researchers from Harvard Medical School, chronic exhaustion is costing businesses billions of dollars in lost productivity. Additionally, hot tempers and distress correlate with long working hours, suggesting the fewer hours people work, the better the atmosphere. Outline how by leaving on time, or even working from home on occasion, will improve your working life. Too many people procrastinate and stay late just so it looks like they are working long hours. This is not effective or beneficial for you or the company.
Ever sat in a meeting, doodling away, fidgeting or day dreaming? A study in the UK showed the average office worker spends around four hours a week in meetings that have no benefit to them or the other attendees. A study by a leading psychologist also outlined how too many meetings can decrease productivity. Create a case and to drop the meeting you feel is irrelevant to your projects and use the extra minutes to blast through your workload and head out the door on time.
[blockquote]Are you a chronic workaholic or out the door on time? Please let us know in the comments below![/blockquote]