Pausely
fun30–60 minhigh energy

Cook your favourite comfort meal

There is deep comfort in feeding yourself something you actually love.

  1. 1.Pick the meal that makes you feel most at home when you eat it.
  2. 2.Put on music or a podcast while you cook.
  3. 3.Cook it from scratch — no shortcuts today.
  4. 4.Sit at a table to eat it, not in front of a screen.

You'll need

  • Ingredients for your favourite recipe

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Cook your favourite comfort meal

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Why it works

Cooking a meal you've made many times is a different mode than cooking a new recipe — lower cognitive load, higher physical presence, the exact opposite of scrolling. It also produces dinner.

Best for

  • •Sunday evenings
  • •Days that went badly and need a soft landing

Variations

  • •Cook enough for tomorrow's lunch — doubles the return on effort.
  • •Set the table properly even if eating alone.

Frequently asked

What counts as a comfort meal?

Anything you've made often enough to not need a recipe. The familiarity is the whole point.

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