Suddenly I feel very lonely for the fact I do actually clean the kitchen during and right after cooking...
If you're like this, try putting on some small bluetooth headphones. Now cleaning the dishes just becomes a way to keep yourself busy while listening to an interesting podcast.
Really, though?
It's simple procrastination which is always illogical.
Present-self buys temporary comfort at the expense of future-self.
1. It breaks the psychological barrier of actually starting the task of washing up, and because I'm doing other things, I don't feel like I'm waiting around for the water.
2. Dishes created during the cooking process can be cleaned quickly as they're used, without interrupting my flow. That means there's no daunting pile of dishes at the end of the meal.
3. When you finish eating, the water is already there ready for use. It's a simple dunk and wipe which is almost as quick as dumping the plates on the side.
You know, the two times a year I actually do it.
Call your moms!
(I feel bad I don't phone more often)
(I've just realized that's basically what I'd say about TDD too)