How I Take Care of Myself: My Slow (and Kind of Boring) Winter Life in Finland

Just like in nature, we go through seasons as well. For me, life is just very slow right now. It's foggy and grey outside. Nothing exciting going on and a bit low in energy. But my little routines and mindful habits keep me going. So welcome to my slow (and kind of boring) winter life! :)

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RECIPE: Coconut Curry Sauce with Chicken Fillets

Ingredients:
• 200-400 g chicken fillets (cut into small pieces)
• 1 can coconut milk (about 400 ml, full-fat)
• 1 small can pineapple chunks in its juice
• 1 onion
• 1-2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 ripe banana
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• Salt, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil for frying

Instructions:
• Chop the onion and garlic and sauté them in a pan over medium heat with extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Cut the chicken fillets into small pieces and add them to the pan with the onion and garlic. • • Sauté until the chicken is golden brown.
• Mash the banana on a separate plate and set it aside.
• Add 1-2 tablespoons of curry powder to the pan and mix well.
• Add the mashed banana and stir to combine.
• Add the pineapple chunks and some juice, then mix everything together.
• Pour in the coconut milk, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a little more pineapple juice to adjust the consistency.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Let the curry cool before serving with cooked (whole-grain) rice.

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RECIPE: Hearty Tomato Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

Ingredients:
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1 small leek
• 1 carrot
• A small piece of ginger
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 dl split lentils washed thoroughly.
• 400-500 grams pureed tomatoes
• 1L vegetable broth
• 1 can full-fat coconut milk
• Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
• Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions:
• Chop 1 onion, 3 cloves of garlic, a small leek, 1 carrot, and a small piece of ginger.
• Sauté the chopped ingredients in olive oil until softened.
• Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric and mix.
• Wash 2 dl of split lentils thoroughly. Add washed lentils to the sautéed vegetables.
• Pour in 400-500 grams of pureed tomatoes.
• Add 1 can of full-fat coconut milk.
• Pour in 1L of vegetable broth. Mix well.
• Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Let the mixture simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
• Enjoy!

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Morning routine
04:29 University
05:23 Yoga
05:36 Library
06:30 Mystic forest
07:34 Tony Robbins seminar
07:53 Cleaning
08:30 Lentil soup with coconut milk
10:17 Chicken coconut curry
12:17 Life's seasons