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Struggling after Eid? 6 Science-backed tips to reboot your work mode !

The Eid holidays go in a delightful blur. It’s filled with family visits, delicious food, and lots of laughter . The best thing for most of us, is that we don’t need to check our inbox. Let the emails overflow. But alas, it’s over, the festive fog has lifted and the reality of work is painfully creeping back in. The struggle of returning to routine can be excruciating; you’re not imagining it. And research says too: The emotional comedown after holidays can significantly affect motivation and focus. A 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychology noted that returning to work after breaks often triggers a post-vacation syndrome — including fatigue , irritability , and concentration issues. So how do you actually get back into work mode without spiraling? Here’s a research-backed roadmap to regaining your rhythm after Eid — gently, smartly, and with your energy intact. Ease in with intention, not pressure: Think 168 hours Jumping headfirst into your to-do list may seem heroic, but i...
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Ayurvedic Pizza


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Ingredients

  • 6 organic, whole-wheat flour tortillas or chapattis
  • 2 cups freshly-made pesto sauce, or fresh pizza sauce, or 1 jar of organic pizza sauce or pesto
  • ¾ cup broccoli florets
  • ½ lb. organic tofu
  • 1½ cups fresh organic mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup olives
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Oregano to garnish

Directions


  1. Steam broccoli and tofu until tender and salt to taste. Blend in blender until smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a separate fry pan, dry roast the whole-wheat tortillas about 40 seconds on each side over a medium heat.
  3. Make fresh pizza sauce with the spices. Set aside.
  4. Place three tortillas on a baking pan. Spread a thin layer of cheese over each tortilla and then place another tortilla on top.
  5. This makes a thicker crust and makes it easier to eat. Brush the top tortilla with olive oil. Then spread a layer of pizza sauce.
  6. Next comes the tofu mixture. Spread a thin layer of it over the sauce. Spread the cheese over the tofu mixture. Garnish with olives and a pinch of oregano.
  7. Place in a 350 ˚F preheated oven and bake about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. 

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