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4 Ways to Ease Your Recovery After an Auto Accident
ENGLISH GROUND BEEF PASTIES
R ecovering from an accident is a slow, frustrating, and tedious process, but we have good news: According to scientific research, you can speed things up simply by cultivating a positive mindset. If you believe you’ll recover, odds are you will! That probably sounds too good to be true, but a survey of 16 studies found that an optimistic outlook has physical benefits. Patients with a positive view of their recoveries got back on their feet more quickly than people who were negative or scared — and this held true for all kinds of conditions, from lower back pain to heart surgery. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association also found that “people who had a positive attitude toward aging were 44% more likely to recover from disability than those with a more negative attitude.” Incredible, right? If you or someone you know wants to seize those benefits, these four methods can help you stay positive. 1. Take control of the process. Don’t leave your recovery entirely up to the doctor. When you’re at home, try pushing yourself a little bit more every day. Take a walk in the fresh air or do some recommended exercises. It will feel good to be proactive, and every action will bring you closer to the life you want. 2. Pick up a new hobby. Instead of dwelling on the fact that the hobbies you loved before are off-limits, use your recovery as a springboard to try something new! If you can’t run or dance, try your hand at watercolor painting or cross-stitch; perhaps read a book you were too busy to check out before. 3. Do something nice for a friend. When Tom, a past receptionist at Emery Law Offices, felt down about his health issues, he channelled those emotions into helping others. To try his method, reach out to a friend or family member and ask how you can help them. If you follow through, you’ll improve their mindset and yours. 4. Hire an experienced lawyer. Last but not least, hiring a lawyer is one of the best things you can do for your mental health in recovery. We can take the stress of the legal battle off your shoulders and let you focus on healing.
In lieu of corned beef this year, try this spin on authentic English pasties — savory pockets of pastry dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef.
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 sheets store-bought puff pastry dough
1 tsp dried parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup beef broth (as needed)
DIRECTIONS
Inspired by AllRecipes.com WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help. 1. Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, and potatoes. 3. Roll out the pastry dough into roughly 10-inch circles or squares. 4. Spoon 1/2 of the beef mixture onto each sheet of dough, then top the mixture with parsley, salt, and pepper. 5. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching each pasty shut and tucking in both ends. 6. Transfer the pasties to the prepared baking sheet, then cut several small slits in each pasty for ventilation. Bake for 45 minutes. 7. Remove the pasties from the oven and reduce the heat to 350 F. Spoon 1 tsp beef broth into each slit, then bake for an additional 15 minutes. 8. Serve and enjoy!
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