Stress baking has trended on social media over the past decade for good reason it helps people calm down!

Bysupporting your creative mind, baking can help you feel and think your best.

In fact, the research found that baking and cooking contributed to an overall sense of self-improvement.

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TheKensington White Plainsnotes that measuring out your ingredients and following the recipe requires clear thinking.

The outlet notes that making and controlling small movements over time can be beneficial for this system.

“There’s a lot of literature for connection between creative expression and overall well-being.

Woman baking

Stressed-out brains aren’t nearly as effective or logical as relaxed brains.

Furthermore, baking and sharing your creations with others also helps with connection and expressing oneself.

“Baking actually requires a lot of full attention.

You have to measure, focus physically on rolling out dough.

Keeping your hands and mind nimble, baking may be the activity you never knew you needed.