How 90 Days No Alcohol Changed My Life as a Hospitality Professional
In 2020, I would often wake up in the middle of the night with numbness in both of my arms, which was a terrifying feeling.
My doctor suggested I should try massage therapy, but a few months later, while out for a run, I experienced a painful tightening in my back and left arm. After seeing a chiropractor, he discovered a lump under my left armpit and advised me to have it examined further.
Are You Drinking out of Habit as a Hospitality Professional?
It’s extremely common for staff working in the restaurant industry to finish their shift and grab an alcoholic beverage to unwind.
Although this routine may be harmless at first, and using alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress, after years, it can become a habit that has grown into a full-blown addiction.
Why You Should Reduce Alcohol as a Hospitality Pro
Last night, I got off work early and felt the urge to pick up a bottle of wine. However, after checking my drinking app, which I use to track my alcohol consumption throughout the month, I decided against it.
After working 25 years in the restaurant industry, I’ve learned how socially acceptable it is to drink alcohol after your shift.
5 Steps to Breaking Free From After-Shift Drinking
It’s after your shift, you’re starving, and even though it’s late, the night feels young.
Most hospitality professionals know that the best way to have a social life is hanging out with other co-workers for a little late-night eating and drinking.
Although this is an excellent way to unwind, the promise of “just one drink” often turns into a few too many.
Does Drinking Alcohol with Intention Actually Work?
Drinking with intention has become a newer movement in the past few years, with many understanding that drinking on autopilot and out of habit isn’t providing them with any health benefits.
In fact, many are realizing that habitual drinking often contributes to poor sleep, heightened anxiety, digestive issues, and depression.
Although mindful drinking practices create a new sense of self-awareness, helping individuals become more accountable, the question is, does drinking with intention actually work? Or is it just another excuse to glorify alcohol?