Now a days there are many videos and blogs are available featuring various types of cooking. Obviously, these people enjoy cooking and experimenting new recipes every now and then.  Some people find cooking relaxing and fun, while others see it as a chore. Daily cooking can feel boring for these reasons.

1. Repetitiveness – Making the same meals over and over can drain the excitement.
2. Lack of inspiration – If you’re not discovering new recipes, it can feel like a chore rather than a creative process.
3. Time pressure – Cooking under time constraints makes it feel more like work than enjoyment.
4. Mental load – Constantly deciding what to cook and ensuring you have the right ingredients can be exhausting.
5. Cleanup fatigue – The thought of doing dishes and tidying up afterward can kill motivation.
6. Eating alone or unappreciated effort – If you’re cooking just for yourself or for people who don’t express appreciation, it might not feel rewarding.
7. Lack of variation in Ingredients – Using the same pantry staples without experimenting with new flavors can make meals feel dull.

If cooking is a daily routine for you, then learn to enjoy cooking for your wellbeing.  Enjoying cooking is all about shifting your mindset, making the process easier, and adding elements of fun.

Here are some ways that could help love cooking:

1. Create the right atmosphere

• Play your favorite music, podcast, or an audiobook.
• Keep your kitchen clean and organized so cooking feels less like a chore.
• Use good lighting to make the space inviting.

2. Make it easy

• Invest in good-quality knives and kitchen tools – this makes a big difference.
• Keep kitchen cabinets clean, tidy and arrange ingredients in an easily accessible way
• Prep ingredients in advance make cooking less stressful.
• Cook simple meals first, then gradually experiment with new recipes.

3. Turn it into a ritual

• Cook with a drink you enjoy—tea, coffee, juice or a refreshing mocktail.
• Create a cozy vibe by lighting a candle or using essential oils.
• Try cooking at the same time each day to build a habit.

4. Experiment and be creative

• Try new recipes or cuisines to keep things exciting.
• Use fresh herbs and spices to enhance flavors.
• Treat cooking as a creative process rather than a task.

5. Cook with others

• Involve family, friends, or a partner for a fun experience.
• If alone, video call someone or share your meal virtually.
• Join a cooking class (online or in-person) to learn and socialize.

6. Cook for pleasure, not just necessity

• Make meals you truly enjoy eating.
• Arranging your food nicely makes the experience more satisfying.
• Reward yourself with a delicious homemade treat.

Remember -Eating out or getting food delivered should not be your routine. You don’t know the ingredients that goes in when you order food from outside.  Daily cooking at home with fresh produces and known ingredients keeps your health in best condition. 

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