It’s no secret that the times we are in impose a certain level of added stress. Stress is at an all time high and finding an outlet is critical for our mental and physical health. There is a reason people bake when they are stressed. It can really help. It has helped me personally when I needed an outlet. The thing about baking for stress relief is that there is no age limit. People young and old have found serenity in the process of baking and here are the reasons we believe why.
Direction
There is a direction from the beginning to the end. The recipe tells you exactly what to do step by step. You are not required to make decisions. In a world where you are constantly wondering what to do, you are told exactly what to do.
Working with your Hands
With technology's ever growing presence in our daily lives, many of us subconsciously long to work with our hands to complete a task just as our ancestors have. Working with your hands can allow your thinking mind to check out for a moment. You deserve a break.
Consciousness in the Present
When we are stressed or anxious, it is easy to start borrowing tomorrow's troubles. Baking requires your attention to be in the present. It forces you to slow down, be present, and focus on the task at hand.
Triggering 5 Senses
The smell of the ingredients, the feel of the dough, the sound of the wooden spoon scraping against the side of the bowl, the sight of the separate ingredients combining into one, and the taste of the end product. Baking can be so captivating that it has the potential power to melt away stressors, even if it is just for a minute.
Accomplishment
At the end of the baking process you have a tangible item to be proud of. You have successfully accomplished your task at hand and you can close your cookbook feeling content.
