mental-health
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CHEFS- THE IMPORTANCE OF BOREDOM
Our lives are hectic, complicated, overwhelming at times, and filled with anxiety. We program ourselves to be overbooked and when we have a spare minute, we immediately look for something else to fill that space. The first reaction is to… Continue reading
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THE PERSON YOU ARE
I was thinking the other day about those individuals (chefs, restaurateurs, mentors, teachers, parents, friends) who have offered or lived advice that helped to mold the person I am. I may not always live up to their words of wisdom,… Continue reading
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A COOK’S STRESS AND ANXIETY
It’s 3:00 on a Saturday and you take another look at that prep list for your line position. You shake your head knowing that you need more time, a lot more time. Head down, knives razor sharp, sweat beading up… Continue reading
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COOKS – TRUST IN THE PROCESS
Do you know what it’s like to see a car barreling down on you with reckless abandon? Maybe the driver is distracted with a cell phone, engaged in a discussion with a passenger, or simply spacing out – but regardless… Continue reading