Should We Embrace or Reject the Culture of Restaurant Gossip
My industry friend and I were recently having a chat while pouring some chablis and cooking a seafood feast in her kitchen about how easy it is to become sucked into the work gossip.
Way back in my younger days, I used to love hearing all the “tea” going on in the restaurant, and I must admit I’m still an open ear for some of it.
Why You Feel Like Trash After Every Shift and How Alcohol is Contributing
You clock out at midnight, legs aching, and feeling exhausted from your high-intensity shift.
Someone suggests one drink to decompress. Then it's two, followed by 2 am, and you're finally home, the feeling of guilt begins to seep through.
Sound familiar?
Why Men in the Restaurant Industry Struggle to Sleep
One of the most common complaints I hear from restaurant professionals, especially men, is that they struggle to receive adequate sleep.
They often feel restless upon awakening and struggle with insomnia, causing them to toss and turn throughout the night.
“For optimal health, adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep, as recommended by the Sleep Research Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.”
Unfortunately, that is not always the case, especially when high stress levels are caused by working in the restaurant industry, which can impair the hormone cortisol's function.
The Benefits of Sauna vs Cold Plunge for Hospitality Professionals
I’m coming into my third season of saunas and cold plunges, and I will tell you, it’s one of my favourite lifestyle habits.
The benefits, combined with eating whole foods and reducing sugar intake, have not only helped with muscle recovery, but mostly my mental health and overall ability to handle daily stressors.