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The dawn of a new year is often a time for reflection and renewal. It\u2019s also a moment to prioritize mental and physical wellness practices. Some bartenders who put wellness foremost say that there are multiple payoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Pomerantz, 2022 Speedrack winner (and Team Campari member), a bartender in South Carolina, is currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology. Juggling both bar shifts and class work has taken a toll in the past: While working towards her master\u2019s degree, she would often work bar shifts until 4 a.m. and in class by 8 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond just being tired, Pomerantz was \u201cnot as present\u201d as she wanted to be, in both class settings and with guests. \u201cI noticed that I wasn’t being myself,\u201d she says. \u201cI had a film over me that wasn\u2019t allowing me to be who I was. I remember saying to my friends, \u2018I just feel like I\u2019m not funny anymore.\u2019 That was really hard for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A relocation to South Carolina to pursue her doctorate provided a reset. That meant giving herself goals with a priority on wellness, such as moving every day (walking the dog, going to the gym) as well as cutting back on shifts so that she had more physical energy to spare and was able to engage with others positively. The change in schedule benefited her in multiple ways. \u201cIf I can give my full attention to my bar guests two nights a week, I find it to be financially just as beneficial as working [more shifts] but being irritable and short with people,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a proactive approach to mental health helps in the high-pressure environment of guest and co-worker interactions as well. Industry professionals know all too well that providing an amazing guest experience under stress can be emotionally taxing, and how easily bad moods bleed into a venue\u2019s ambiance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Jessica Pomerantz<\/a> has learned the importance of tracking small annoyances before they build up into something larger. When she notices that she\u2019s irritated or short with guests or colleagues, she\u2019ll try to write down or make a mental note of the incident, and then check in with herself later. She will ask herself about the context and why she wasn\u2019t comfortable. \u201cWas it something that they were doing that was a boundary of mine that I wasn\u2019t setting?,\u201d she says. \u201cWas it me just being too busy and not giving time to that person effectively? What was really going on there that made me feel how I felt? A lot of times we just react and we don’t think about the reason behind our reaction, and that creates a lot of problems built on top of themselves.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn hospitality, we\u2019re constantly reacting. So, making sure I make time for myself whenever appropriate really allows me to be fully present with everyone.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

She adds, \u201cIn hospitality, we\u2019re constantly reacting. So, making sure I make time for myself whenever appropriate really allows me to be fully present with everyone.\u201d This focus leads to genuinely better service and higher quality teamwork throughout service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Casuga<\/a>, a New York City bartender and yoga instructor, has a similar outlook. A lifelong yoga enthusiast, she began teaching classes during the pandemic lockdowns. Now she splits her time between bar shifts and teaching classes in Brooklyn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the months after the lockdowns, Casuga picked up a new perspective on how to use her wellness practice to best suit her. Her life before pandemic was \u201cchaotic,\u201d she says. \u201cI\u2019d be going to yoga and I would run through the class. I was probably still thinking about work and not really completely there.\u201d The workout provided few lingering effects. \u201cSometimes I feel I did more by just giving myself 10 minutes to enjoy my tea than an hour of crazy workouts where I\u2019m thinking about something else. I’d rather take the quiet time over the intense workout because I know what will bring me more peace at the end of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casuga also notes the importance of understanding one\u2019s priorities, even when it means juggling some of the expectations that come with working in bars. \u201cI have this nightlife and with it comes the social aspect,\u201d she notes. \u201cBut what you learn from being a teacher, is that it\u2019s the same act of knowing your boundaries. If I have to teach the next day, I have to be on it and make sure that I get enough sleep and that I\u2019m not hungover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m in a good mental, physical and emotional space,\u201d she says, \u201cI have the capacity to handle other people\u2019s energy more compassionately and empathetically.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before integrating a regular yoga practice and making wellness a priority, Casuga says that she was more easily irritated, with guests as well as colleagues. \u201cIf I\u2019m in a good mental, physical and emotional space,\u201d she says, \u201cI have the capacity to handle other people\u2019s energy more compassionately and empathetically.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dedicating time to be still, as opposed to rushing through a class, is about putting mindfulness foremost, which pays off both mentally and physically. Casuga says. \u201cWhen I teach, we have certain tidbits that we give throughout the class like, \u2018Claim your space. You’ve carved out this time for yourself, even if it is just taking a moment of peace.\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She adds, \u201cYoga is really to move your body and create space in yourself. Then you can venture out into the world and be a slightly better person.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developing a work-life balance is always an individual process, and there is no \u201cone size fits all\u201d solution. It\u2019s clear, though, that creating both boundaries and space, and integrating mindful practices (whether through stillness or movement), help lay the foundation of a more balanced life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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