But why, exactly, is baking therapy so good for your brain, your mood, and beyond?
The Step-by-Step Process Makes You More Mindful
By now, you’ve likely heard aboutthe concept of “mindfulness.
All those factors combine to inspire a level of “focused relaxation” that’s soothing for many people.
Our episodic memory…is very connected to how we process and feel about situations in life.
Speaking of those positive memories, that nostalgia can be a big mood booster when you’re feeling down.
(By the way, cleaning can boost your mood, too!)
That’s an important detail not only for your schedule but for your stress levels, according to Beurkens.
Plus, you have all the power over the finished product.
Overall, this is a mental health strategy I highly recommend,” she says.
Cookbooks to Inspire Your Baking Therapy Adventures
Not sure where to start?
Take a peek at ourfavorite classic cake recipes, our best breads, and our mosttempting cookiesof all time.
Then for bonus ideas, flip open these editor-approved baking cookbooks.
It also encourages you to pay attention to details and to be more creative.
The repetitive motions involved in baking can be calming.
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