Nudged: Have breakfast or lunch in the backyard

Could have picked a better season for this, but here goes. The full Nudge reads “Have breakfast or lunch in the backyard at least 1x.” The point, I think, is to mix things up, change the scenery, mess with my routine.

As always, make this your own.

Have a great week!

What Happened: I checked off this Nudge early in the week, with breakfast at my bistro table, since I can’t rely on the weather’s cooperation. Won’t lie: It was chilly. It was uncomfortable. The experience made me feel extra grateful for good and hot coffee.

It was pleasant enough, and it got my day started on a calm note.

The Ah-Hahs: Two days later, I was standing at my kitchen sink, nibbling a strip of bacon while mixing breakfast for the dogs, assembling lunch for Thor, unloading the dishwasher, and handwashing a few pans. Ah. Ah-hah.

This is why I needed this Nudge. Because all too often my meal “breaks” (I just guffawed) are spent doing everything except catching my breath and enjoying my meal. I often eat at my desk while checking emails. I run errands at lunch time. I multitask.

Like right now, I’m in the middle of another busy-busy day, and I just caught myself gazing out my office window into our sunny backyard. You know what, I’m going to hit Schedule for this post, then get up, pour myself a glass of sparkling water, and go sit outside for a few minutes.

Did this Nudge make you more aware of how and where you spend your meal time? I hope it’s inspired you to change things up a bit.