How a loaf of brick bread changed my view on rushing things
I tried to rush a sourdough bake last week and ended up with a dense, inedible loaf. In my experience, baking fails often come from impatience, like not letting dough rise enough. This made me see that I do the same with my downtime, always filling quiet moments with tasks. Now, I force myself to wait during bakes, which has spilled over into taking real breaks. Your mileage may vary, but slowing down in the kitchen has cut my stress big time. It's a small win that started with a big fail.