From Overwhelmed to Confident: Simple Steps to Get Cooking at Home

Does cooking at home feel like a chore? Do you find yourself turning to DoorDash because the thought of cleaning the kitchen or planning a meal feels overwhelming?

Welcome back to Motivated with Meg! Today, we’re diving into why so many of us avoid the kitchen and how to shift that mindset.

From looking at cooking as self-care to breaking down the barriers that hold us back, this episode is full of tips and encouragement to help you reconnect with cooking at home. Whether it’s cleaning, meal planning, or just trying one simple recipe, our goal in this episode is to learn how to make it manageable and maybe even fun. 😊

 

Topics Covered

• The benefits of cooking at home
• My challenges with cooking, meal planning, cleaning the kitchen, etc
• The common barriers to cooking at home and how to overcome them
• How to see cooking as an act of💗self-care💗 instead of a chore 
• The science behind cooking and mental well-being
• Your weekly experiment!

Resources:

The Journal of Behavioral Nutrition – Study on the benefits of cooking at home for health and well-being.

 

Simple Crockpot Recipes – Easy and quick ideas for beginner-friendly meals.

 

Motivated with Meg Accountability Group – Join the community for support and encouragement.

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