To make it easier, faster, flow better. And to look forward to eating it!
What if you:
had your dishes washed for your meal
had all your dishes out for the meal, paper bowls? plates? silverware?, pot? cutting board?
had a clean surface ready to prepare he meal, counters
can you precut the items for the meal? bell peppers? garlic?
can you put all the items for the meal in one container ready to be prepared?
can you precook the meal? like – hard-boiled eggs?