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You take on all kinds of responsibilities and wear multiple hats daily, and because of that, each day is filled with tasks and errands you must fulfill. This means that you might not have time to yourself, and when you do find time to relax, you may feel guilty. You could have used that time to get ahead of your work or complete other duties! But carving out time for yourself is vital and can help you in all aspects of your life. When you don’t take time for yourself, you may become overwhelmed, stressed, and burnt out. Being constantly on the go without coming up for air may not only hinder your mental and physical health, but you could also wind up resenting your responsibilities. Furthermore, you may not complete your tasks to the best of your abilities. Remember, you can’t care for others if you’re not caring for yourself first! But how do you take time to treat and focus on yourself? One of the best and easiest ways to do this is to schedule a time to do things that aren’t required. It may sound strange to allot time to do something you enjoy, but it’s necessary! If you don’t carve out these days, you may fill them up with other tasks. So, if you have a day, a weekend, or a couple of hours you can block off for yourself, we implore you to do so! You’d be surprised at the fantastic benefits you can reap from it. While it may not seem like you’re being productive by doing the things you enjoy, in actuality, you are! You’re caring for yourself and nurturing the things that bring you joy — that’s equally as important as your other responsibilities. And it can help recharge your battery so your mandatory obligations don’t seem like burdens.
Inspired by Delicious.com.au Raspberry and Fig Oat Bars
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup and 1 tbsp rolled oats, divided 2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, diced
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2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine granulated)
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2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup raspberry jam 1 1/3 cups raspberries
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3 figs, quartered
1 tbsp turbinado or brown sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line an 8x12-inch pan with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 1 cup oats. Using your fingertips, rub in butter until crumbly. Stir in caster sugar, then add egg and vanilla. Stir until clumpy. 3. In the pan, smooth three-quarters of the mixture evenly. Spread jam over the top, then add fruit. Mix leftover oat mixture with turbinado sugar and remaining oats, then sprinkle over the fruit. 4. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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