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.
Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Hospitality Professionals
I’m obsessed, absolutely obsessed with intermittent fasting as a hospitality professional.
I know what you're thinking: How is it even possible to get through a full shift without eating? Especially when your schedule flips between day and night.
Furthermore, how do you keep your blood sugar stable so that you're not indulging and craving refined carbohydrates and sugary foods mid-shift?
How to Build Discipline on Any Schedule as a Hospitality Pro
You work in hospitality, have rotating shifts from night to day, and are wondering how to implement 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.
Benefits of Mineral Mocktails for Hospitality Workers
Hydration is one of the most overlooked foundations of health in the hospitality industry.
When you’re on your feet for hours, moving nonstop, relying on coffee to get through a shift, and unwinding late at night, staying properly hydrated can feel nearly impossible.
How to Cut Down On Drinking by Rewiring the Brain
I’ve worked in restaurants for over 25 years and became all too familiar with late-night partying followed by rolling into the next shift, hoping it goes by quickly.
It wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I began to become aware that I’ve spent most of my life indulging in alcohol, and how acceptable and normal society made it, especially in hospitality culture.