The Two Sleep Tips Every Hospitality Worker Needs
Two favourite devices that hospitality professionals often indulge in are coffee and alcohol, both of which can feel like necessary fuel for long shifts or unwinding after a hectic day.
Coffee provides that quick burst of energy and mental alertness needed to stay on top of fast-paced work, while a drink after a shift can feel like a well-deserved reward or a way to decompress.
More Men Are Having Strokes In The Restaurant Industry
In the past few months, I’ve unfortunately known of three previous coworkers who are men of all ages working in the restaurant industry having a stroke, and the passing of one who died of a heart attack before his morning shift.
It’s becoming increasingly common that it’s something I can’t look past and not discuss.
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?
The Unexpected Benefit of Cutting Down on Alcohol
I was off work early last night and felt the urge to pick up a bottle of wine; after looking at my drinking app, which I use to calculate my alcohol consumption throughout the month, I decided against it.
Instead, I reminded myself why I started tracking my drinking in the first place—to be more mindful of my choices and how they impact my health and well-being.
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