Nix bar hopping and bar talk
“Even when you go out to eat and drink with friends to unwind, your brain is still working, whether that’s looking at another bar’s cocktail list, their service well set up, or their back bar,” explains Mateer. He also works with his fianceé, which means “it’s easy for our work life to bleed into our person lives and vice-versa.”
His advice? He suggests setting a timer to limit post-work shop talk.
“Once the timer goes off, we stop talking about work. No exceptions,” he says.
Atlanta-based Diageo account consultant Kaleb Cribb also maximizes down time by opting for non-bar related hobbies and activities.
“From hiking and bike rides to just walking through a museum, anything that allows you to detach from work—without drinks—is key for decompressing and finding balance,” he suggests.