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Cooking can teach you many interesting skills<\/strong> like how to chop an onion<\/a>, the best way to peel garlic<\/a>, or how to make an easy pan sauce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what about the lessons learned from cooking that have nothing to do with cooking<\/strong> at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I’ve got your attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I never went to culinary school. Never had a mom or a grandma teach me the way around a kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am, for better or worse, 100% self-taught<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I’ve spent hours in my kitchen creating, learning, and laughing (mostly at my own expense) but the most valuable lessons<\/strong> learned from cooking over the years don’t actually involve food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you’ve considered learning how to cook but aren’t sure what’s in it for you (other than delicious meals, that is), perhaps these 5 life lessons<\/strong> I learned from cooking will inspire you to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Related: “The Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Learn How To Cook<\/a>“]<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Here are my top life lessons learned from cooking:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Live In The Moment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, it does sound clich\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what I’ve learned from my years in the kitchen is that cooking, like life, is a process <\/strong>and it often takes longer than you’d like to achieve your desired outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So while patience is key<\/strong> in cooking, the lesson learned from cooking has less to do with patience and more with learning to enjoy the process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change your perspective on cooking and try to view the time in the kitchen<\/strong> as an escape, an outlet<\/strong>, and an enjoyable experience, and suddenly you’ll want to cook all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking doesn’t have to be just another chore<\/strong> on your growing to-do list. It can be the part of the day you look forward to<\/strong> most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it helps, pour a glass of wine. Everything is more fun with wine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[Related: “10 Fun Things To Learn How To Cook Like A Pro<\/a>“]<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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2. Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously<\/h3>\n\n\n