Here's how I became mentally fit and how you can too
Christin Marvin
Helping Restaurant Owners Lead Confidently and Live Freely. Author- Hospitality Catalyst - Podcaster - Speaker
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This is Mental Fitness
Mental fitness refers to the state of your mental health and well-being.
It involves the ability to effectively manage emotions, cope with stress, and maintain a positive outlook on life.
Mental fitness is vital as it impacts your ability to function effectively in daily life.
If you want to be more productive in your life or business and don't know where to start, DM me Christin Marvin
Being mentally fit means having the resilience to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to changes in life, and maintain a sense of emotional balance even during difficult times.
It means being able to regulate your emotions, maintain healthy relationships, and achieve goals that are important to you.
If you feel like stress is getting in the way of achieving your goals, let's connect at [email protected]
Mental fitness is not a static state but rather a continuous process that requires ongoing effort and attention.
Just like physical fitness, mental fitness can be improved with regular exercise and practice.?
Mental Fitness and Hospitality
Those of us who have made our careers in the hospitality industry know that we are some of the hardest working, most adaptable and highly functional people on the planet.
We work long hours, work 6-7 day work weeks, juggle a thousand problems a day during a shift and can run every station in the front and heart of the house. We are fucking badasses!?
Being a badass in the hospitality industry requires grit and determination but comes at a mental cost.
You are responsible for managing costs, ingredients, consistency of all products; all while maintaining an inviting atmosphere for guests to enjoy – no matter what's thrown your way!
Every day brings different obstacles to overcome and successes that have you taking work home mentally or physically or both.
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Leaders offer guidance even outside their shifts: before service starts, after it ends - sometimes you’re available every hour on days off too!?
If you are having trouble balancing your work and home life, DM me Christin Marvin
I have realized over the years that I love (and am really great at) being a giver and I am terrible at receiving anything, for myself or from others.
I became involved in the business of hospitality out of sheer desire for connection - with both staff members and guests alike. I love to say yes to anything a guest wants and that can be accommodated.
I have spent much of my career pushing forward with relentless ambition and a desire to prove myself.
When an item on my checklist was achieved, it felt like victory! I have spent much of my career, though, giving so much to others that I have not taken the time or energy for myself, my husband, my pups, my family or friends like I’ve wanted to and that has led to many years of guilt.
In hindsight however, the times when I chose to slow down - carving out time for massage or meditation as well as exercise- were undeniably periods of great growth in terms of success.
It's clear now that these 'weak moments' gave me strength; having balanced rest and action has been integral in building up resilience during tough phases of development within my journey so far.
Take the first tiny step in leveling up your leadership here.
Christin
P.S.
Whenever you are ready, here are several additional ways I provide daily support to hospitality leaders.
(Rest assured, I won't attempt to sell you anything.)