Hello Reader!
A little something about me—I love to cook and bake.
This past year, I found myself cooking more than I have in a long time. But what stood out wasn’t how often I cooked—it was how differently I cooked depending on my environment.
Over time, my “system” kept changing.
Cooking in college looked different from cooking with roommates. Read more about this on the blog!
Cooking alone in Japan felt different from cooking during a busy move to Texas.
And each version worked… until it didn’t. That’s when something clicked.
Cooking isn’t just cooking, it’s an Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADL). It reflects our routines, energy, environment, and support systems. And just like in occupational therapy, there isn’t one “right” way to do it.
There’s only what works for you, right now.
In OT, we don’t ask, “What’s the best system?”
We ask, “What fits your life in this season?”
The same applies to your child.
The same applies to your routines.
The same applies to your home.
What worked before might not work now, and that’s adaptation.
Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is stop following someone else’s recipe and start building one that fits your own life.
If you’re navigating routines, daily demands, or systems that no longer feel sustainable, I’d love to support you. Schedule a call or connect with me on LinkedIn, ​Instagram​, and ​Facebook.
Thank you again for reading, until next time.
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Warmly,
Aya Porté
Occupational Therapist & Founder, Koi Wellness
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