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Did you know cooking can help alleviate stress and anxiety?
That's what I've experienced, anyway. And I don't mean super-complicated dishes. I'm taking about simple cooking.
Pancakes, mashed potatoes, casseroles, brownies, and more... Making any of these is a quite pleasant task. It doesn't matter if you make them from scratch, or use a mix from the grocery store.
Another thing you can do is change the way you do little things:
• If you normally eat a sandwich whole, try slicing it in half. Instant sophistication! Or, at least, a hint of class.
• If you eat your fruits whole, try slicing bite-sized chunks off with a knife, and eat it one piece at a time (just don't hurt yourself).
• If you like to talk to tomatoes, if a squash can make you smile... Wait...
(I know this post seems really silly—but simple cooking really can help with stress. I do it all the time. Share your experience!)
That's what I've experienced, anyway. And I don't mean super-complicated dishes. I'm taking about simple cooking.
Pancakes, mashed potatoes, casseroles, brownies, and more... Making any of these is a quite pleasant task. It doesn't matter if you make them from scratch, or use a mix from the grocery store.
Another thing you can do is change the way you do little things:
• If you normally eat a sandwich whole, try slicing it in half. Instant sophistication! Or, at least, a hint of class.
• If you eat your fruits whole, try slicing bite-sized chunks off with a knife, and eat it one piece at a time (just don't hurt yourself).
• If you like to talk to tomatoes, if a squash can make you smile... Wait...
(I know this post seems really silly—but simple cooking really can help with stress. I do it all the time. Share your experience!)