#5 Clean Up As You Go
If you leave a mess as you cook, with scraps of ingredients and dirty utensils cluttering the countertop, things can start to feel out of control. It’s harder for you to find what you need next, and it’s easier to forget something critical because it’s hidden behind a stack of dirty dishes. Clean up frequently as you cook, removing garbage and soiled items from your work area. This way, you can focus on the task at hand, without those distractions. ~ Chef Richard Blais