Our Theme, #MondayMotivation, Today is the perfect day for this post because after a lovely 3 day weekend spent with a dear friend visiting from interstate I woke up early, ready to power into my day AND.... well, my Mojo seemed to be MIA! Here's how I got through: "Past Kate" had thankfully laid the groundwork for a productive day by planning my day to come the night before. With a list of tasks by order of priority with time allotted to each. "Present Kate" relied on these 3 strategies to get going: 1. I set my iPhone timer for 45 minutes and just made a start. Gradually working through the tasks and I will admit - I started with the easiest ones - and did bump a couple of important not urgent tasks to tomorrow. They'll get done. 2. I meditated and trained because I know they are non-negotiable to keep me calm and healthy. 3. When I started to fade around 2pm I went for a brief, calming, gratitude inducing walk in nature. As it got a little struggle-street I thought of "Future Kate" and these 3 points: 1. What will Make Me Proud when I crawl into bed tonight? 2. The Law of Recency, which states the action you most recently took is the one you are more likely to take again. So, if I want to be effective and efficient tomorrow I need to do the best I can today. 3. The Anti-Mentor, who is that person I really don't want to be - with the results I really don't want? Love to know your best strategies when you have a low mojo day?

🎯 So we've reached the end of the 30 Day Plant Positive Jumpstart and I'd LOVE your feedback please? 🎯 ✅ What is ONE thing I could improve so the Plant Positive Membership is more impactful in your life? Over the past 30 days specifically: Was there too much? Was there not enough? I've listed some ideas however please comment your suggestions. It would mean a lot. 🤔 My thoughts! Deciding ONE most important habit was hugely impactful for me. A set timeframe held me accountable and the results motivate me to continue. In short, the new habit I've been struggling with for 24+ months is locked and loaded, so that's a WIN. I am super grateful for the positive, supportive comments - so Thank You. Community, is something I'm committed to building. A safe, supportive space. I think we did well for the small number of members however I would love so much more interaction / participation. 🙏 Over to YOU! For the membership as a whole and for a 30 Day Jumpstart specifically what would be of most value?

By now you know I love an acronym and I would LOVE to hear your WINS! Wow, I Never Suspected it'd be this DELICIOUS! Wow, I Never Suspected it'd be this CHEAP! Wow, I Never Suspected it'd be this QUICK! ... and today I want to talk, TOFU BURGERS. WOW, I Never Suspected One Ingredient Tofu Burgers would be this QUICK! Perfect for BBQ season. You need extra firm tofu, a cup or similar circular cutter and your fav marinade! Simply cut your tofu into burger size rounds and marinate stacked in a jar, ideally overnight. Stuck for marinade ideas? Plant-based RD has you covered with these 4 Tasty Tofu Marinades: (I would water them down a bit or turn the jar from time to time for even coverage) What are YOUR wins?

- 1-2 large Portobello Mushroom or equivalent volume of smaller mushrooms - Dairy-free pesto (recipe below) - Tofu ricotta - Olives, sliced (optional) - Fast cooking green veg like: asparagus / snow peas / sugar snaps - Tomato, 1 large or equivalent volume of smaller Fill your mushrooms with a generous amount of pesto (heaped Tbsp for large mushie, heaped tsp for small mushie) and then double that amount of tofu ricotta. Top with optional sliced olives. Cook 180 C (350 F) for around 20 minutes with tomato (sliced in half if large) plus abundant fast cooking green veg and seasonings of choice. I like macadamia oil, salt, garlic powder and fresh rosemary. For extra protein? This would go well with the butter beans and / crispy quinoa from the Italian Sheet Meal. Dairy-free pesto (5-6 serves) This pesto is super versatile. I make mine with a variety of raw nuts though pecans are my current favourite. The vegetable is also very flexible. I like kale, basil and broccoli; however, use your favourites. - 2 big handfuls of kale  - 1 handful of basil  - 1/2 cup broccoli (including the stem)  - 1/2 cup raw nuts, soaked for a couple of hours or covered in boiling water for a couple of minutes  - 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast  - 1 tablespoon of avocado or macadamia oil  - 1 teaspoon of garlic powder  - 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.  Blend all together.

- 1/2 sweet potato, baked in oven or air-fryer for 20-30 minutes. (I used yesterdays leftovers) - 1/2 cup, butter beans rinsed and drained. (although, I used yesterdays leftover lentils) - 1 heaped tbsp nutritional yeast - 1 heaped tsp miso paste - 1 tsp onion powder - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - water to mix (1/2 - 1 cup) - 50gm pasta / noodles (I love edamame for the protein, lentil is also great) - 1/2 zucchini in ribbons - 1 cup broccoli, in florets - 1 large portobello mushroom, sliced Blend the first 7 ingredients together and season with salt if desired. Dry fry the mushroom for 5 minutes before deglazing with a dash of water and adding the broccoli till tender. Cook noodles to packet instructions (edamame takes 5 minutes) and add the zucchini for the last minute. Strain. Add sauce to the pan with mushrooms and broccoli to gently warm. Serve over pasta / zucchini.