Learning How to Habit Stack as a Hospitality Professional
By USGirl
You work in hospitality, have rotating shifts from night to day, and are wondering how to establish a proper routine.
Believe it or not, it’s not as complicated as you think.
All it takes is a little discipline combined with a little habit stacking.
Habit stacking has been on the rise for a few years, and I have come to love it, especially in my roles as a nutritionist and hospitality professional.
Creating structure in an unpredictable industry isn’t about building a perfect morning routine. It’s about anchoring small, repeatable habits into moments that already exist in your day.
For example, I recently decided to join a few other entrepreneurs at 6:45 am every Wednesday to meet up and walk around the lake behind my house.
It’s a bit early for me, especially since I work nights in a restaurant, but this new habit has helped me stay accountable and continue building momentum for my business.
Interestingly enough, my body is now waking up naturally for my walk, and earlier a few times a week, giving me more opportunities during my day.
Habit stacking means attaching a new habit to something you already do consistently.
Or trying something new for a short time, so that you don’t become overwhelmed or want to give up.
The Power of Habit Stacking
Integrating a New Habit with an Existing One:
By stacking a new habit onto an existing one, you can utilize familiar neural pathways, allowing the brain to leverage old patterns to create new ones automatically, so you don't need to start from square one.
Additional Benefits of Habit Stacking:
Another advantage of this technique is its ability to reduce decision fatigue, the mental exhaustion that arises from making numerous choices. Habit stacking offers an effective way to create consistent habits without a complete lifestyle overhaul.
Trying something as simple as waking up 15 minutes earlier can create space for small habits that support your health and mindset before a busy shift.
Here are some other habit stacking options:
Drinking water before coffee
Stretching while your breakfast cooks
Taking a few deep breaths before checking your phone
Prepping snacks for your shift
Getting outside for fresh air
Writing down one intention for the day
In my latest free downloadable PDF Habit Stacking Guide for Hospitality Professionals, you will begin to understand how to implement these strategies into your daily life.
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