In 2006, the professors Greenhaus & Powell defined work-life enrichment to be “the extent to which experiences in one role improve the quality of life in the other role.” This concept calls us to rethink the usual approach: many people tend
New guide: Five Steps to Work-Life Balance
We can think that work-life balance is about setting resolutions, making life-changes or finding new hobbies. But that in itself does not give you a more balanced life. It very much depends on how well you follow through with those
Presenteeism
Our kitchen culture might demand ‘presenteeism’ – that you show up to your work at any cost or in whatever state you are in. That goes for whether you are recovering from an injury, whether or not you have rested
Making space for our lives
Our kitchen culture does little to acknowledge that we as chefs have a life outside of work. But I think that is to the detriment of our service: when we accept this truth, we can make allowance for how these
Back to work
As you resume your service today (if you are in the UK), my invitation to you is to take a few moments to reflect on what it really means to be able to share your talent with the world. It
Modelling good wellbeing practice
As a leader, you are constantly influencing the behaviour of those on your team. It goes without saying that when you look after your own wellbeing, it gives everyone the message that they should do so too. The benefits come
One step at a time
Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means. – Robert
Make more time
As many of us in the industry make preparations to resume our service again, are you giving any thought to what you want to take with you into life after lockdown, chef? For example, what are the things that you
Launching soon: Create Your #BetterCheflife
I am excited to announce that Love Letters to Chefs is launching a new online workshop aimed at helping chefs with the challenge of work-life balance. Whatever the new normal might look like once our industry opens again, this training
Three questions for reflection
Wherever you are – actively preparing to return to work, or still contemplating life after lockdown – you will have noticed that our thoughts are now future-focussed. But let us make sure that we take with us powerful lessons: the