Why making your mom's chicken and watching 'Family Matters' could be good for your mental health
One reason is that nostalgia can help us get through tough times.
Research shows that when people feel a dip in psychological well-being, nostalgia can serve to buffer or repair these negative effects. Garlic. Onions. Ginger. Vinegar. Soy sauce. Bay leaf. Chicken. Whole black peppercorns. Banana blossoms. This is my mom’s recipe for chicken adobo, often considered the national dish of the Philippines. She makes it for me every time I’ve gone home to visit since going out on my own 20 years ago.
As soon as I open the front door of our house, the pungent aroma of this specialty is a wake-up call. Just like that, I once again feel like a 15-year-old at the dinner table, with my brother and I telling our parents about highlights from our school day.found that while viewing time for TV sitcoms dropped during the pandemic, viewing time for classic sitcoms dramatically increased.
No wonder. The pandemic has threatened our sense of safety and security both interpersonally and within ourselves. We have been unable to physically visit and spend time with loved ones and others, leaving us feeling lonely and socially disconnected.
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