5 Tips to Help Bartenders Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Bartending is a fulfilling job, but it also complicates sleep routines. Arriving home full of adrenaline doesn’t have to prevent you from missing out on deep sleep forever.
Learn how to get a better night’s rest with tips that will help you feel restored even after staying late to close.
1. Create a Productive Daytime Routine
Getting home from work to a pile of dirty dishes and an overflowing laundry hamper is stressful. You might feel tempted to use your extra energy to clean up around your house, but you’ll only keep your brain awake longer. Try restructuring your daytime schedule to accommodate your responsibilities instead.
The average American adult spends over two hours daily on household activities. You’ll fit that time more easily into your daytime activities than your late nights. You could even avoid multiple hours of daily chores by spreading them out throughout the week.
2. Learn Your Body’s Caffeine Tolerance
The next time you finish a coffee or a caffeinated drink during work, pay attention to your body’s energy cues. If you clock out and feel wired, you’ll know that you should finish your favorite caffeinated drinks earlier in the day. Understanding how long it takes for your body to metabolize your typical caffeine intake will help you fine-tune when you should put the coffee down without sacrificing your energy on shift.
3. Refine Your Diet
Your eating habits affect every part of your life, including your energy. If you consume lots of processed foods that make your blood sugar crash during work, you may reach for sugary snacks or caffeinated drinks that keep you from falling asleep after getting home.
Explore new recipes to add more nutrients to your diet. Amino acids like histidine will help you manage healthy circadian rhythms by supporting your brain’s sleep activities. Eating fewer foods with added sugars could prevent energy crashes in the middle of the day, as well. If you feel healthier and more awake, you’ll have an easier time creating a sustainable sleep schedule.
4. Use Sleep Aids
You likely don’t need earplugs and eye masks when you go to bed after bartending, but they’re helpful in the morning. If the sun comes through your blinds or your roommates get loud, sleep aids will help you ignore those factors. You’ll rest longer without waking up multiple times, which could help you get more deep sleep. Set an alarm on your smartwatch and double-check that it vibrates so you don’t accidentally start oversleeping.
5. Avoid Frequent Nightcaps
Many bartenders enjoy an occasional shot while they’re on the clock. You might even have a routine where you drink a nightcap after work. Although alcohol may feel like it calms your system, it isn’t good for your sleep.
Drinking alcohol before bed impairs your physiological recovery by increasing your resting heart rate while you dream. If you need a tasty beverage, switch to a sleepy tea to see if it makes a significant difference in your rest.
Get Better Sleep During Late Nights
You shouldn’t have to choose between bartending and sleeping well. Adjusting your routine with strategies like eating better foods or getting more responsibilities done during the day will help you figure out the best sleep habits for your well-being.
The Balanced Bartender with Mia Barnes
Crafting the perfect cocktail is an art, but true mastery lies in balance—not just of flavors, but of creativity, precision, and passion. In a profession where long hours and high-energy are the norm, maintaining balance both behind the bar and in life is essential. The Balanced Bartender will help guide bartenders toward a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Stay in tune with your mind, body, and spirit.
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