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Rachel Khoo

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How to appreciate lunchtime on a busy day

For those of you that follow me on social media, you've probably seen how busy I am these days. I've always been a busy person, and ever since starting Khoollect, I tend not to stop.

I'm sure many of you are in the same boat. Finding the time to appreciate lunchtime on a busy day is sometimes a seemingly impossible task. But I've always felt that whatever it is you're doing, finding time to enjoy your midday meal is imperative.

So here's a few of my tips for how to appreciate lunchtime on a busy day...

Close the lid No matter how busy you think you are, try and make time to close the lid of your laptop, and pause for a moment. Set some time aside to eat lunch... away from your desk. Have a chat with a colleague, talk about something non-work related.

Presentation If you're the type to tuck into a shop bought sandwich for your lunchtime meals, make sure to consider the presentation. Good presentation makes the world of difference to enjoying food. Take your sandwiches out of any plastic packaging and put it on a plate. Sounds simple, but it works.

Prep I bet you had 10 minutes spare last night instead of scrolling on your phone? Use some of your evening relaxing time to prepare for the next day. In Khoollect HQ you'll find all sorts of tasty meals the team have cooked up the night before. It'll make your lunchtimes much more enjoyable... and you can save those heard-earned pennies you would've spent on a bought lunch.

Treat yourself Finally, don't deny yourself something naughty. Perhaps a slice of this spiced semolina apple cake I developed for #cookforsyria. You can find the full recipe on Khoollect.

Photo: Lara Messer

For me, all this boils down to finding ways to make time to separate your day with a slice of joy. For those of you lucky enough to have a spare bit of time, why not try these 9 ways to procrastinate mindfully.

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