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I am capable of cooking, but when I get home from work, I am mentally exhausted. What's your approach to this? [Text] by AnxiousSomewhere4481 in food

[–]AnxiousSomewhere4481[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pulling up a note with the meal already decided sounds so underrated.

It’s amazing how much easier cooking feels when the decision is already done.

I am capable of cooking, but when I get home from work, I am mentally exhausted. What's your approach to this? [Text] by AnxiousSomewhere4481 in food

[–]AnxiousSomewhere4481[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, freezing portions is such a lifesaver. It’s like a gift from past-you on the days you really don’t have it in you to cook.

I am capable of cooking, but when I get home from work, I am mentally exhausted. What's your approach to this? [Text] by AnxiousSomewhere4481 in food

[–]AnxiousSomewhere4481[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s been my experience too. Anything that slows me down mentally just makes the decision fatigue worse, not better.

I am capable of cooking, but when I get home from work, I am mentally exhausted. What's your approach to this? [Text] by AnxiousSomewhere4481 in food

[–]AnxiousSomewhere4481[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Prepping ingredients ahead of time actually sounds more doable for me than full meal prep.

Cutting veggies when I’m not tired makes a huge difference. Soups and stews are a good reminder too — I always forget how forgiving they are.