Overwhelmed with intrusive stimuli and constant demands of your attention? Now is the perfect time to make some risotto from scratch. Because you have to stand at the stove and constantly stir the dish as it cooks, you'll be forced to slow down, pay attention to the task at hand, and relax. Think of it as zen kitchen meditation. And at the end, you're left with a calmer state of being and a creamy, tasty dinner.