1. COOKING IS
MEDITATIVE
Any activity
which takes your whole attention – especially if it's simple and repetitive –
can have a calming effect. The whole process from weighing out butter,
measuring out the sugar, beating the eggs, and combining the flour helps relax
your brain. It creates space in the mind and can help eases a negative thinking
processes.
2. Baking
stimulates the senses.
Baking is
very hands on and makes you use all of your senses. From the sound of the mixer, to the feel of
the flour, and of course the smell of the tasty pastries in the oven, they all
stimulate your senses. When you stimulate your all of your senses, it increases
feel-good endorphins.
3. NOURISHING
ACTIVITIES FEEL GOOD
Baking or any
sort of cooking, is really about feeding ourselves and others. To help this
particular advantage, make an effort to acknowledge all the healthy ingredients
and love that go into your baked goodies.
4. BAKING
IS CREATIVE
Psychologists
have found a strong link between being creative and your overall
well-being. So go ahead and dive in!! Experiment with those recipe, try out new
designs, textures, and flavors.
5. MAKE
OTHER PEOPLE HAPPY
One of the
best things about baking is that you can give away your delicious treats which
not only can put a smile on other’s people faces, but will make you happy as
well. I love when my “Cookie tasters” get to try a new recipe I have worked
out. It's a win-win for all.