What I wish I knew before trying food on a budget

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. food got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

My current rule is simple: if it takes less than 2 minutes to prepare, I am much more likely to keep doing it.

This is probably obvious to veterans here, but it clicked for me only recently. debate got easier when I stopped treating every attempt like a final exam.

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Unpopular Opinions feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.