This week I’ve been thinking a lot about how we cope in the kitchen when things aren’t going to plan for us. This could either be in reality or in our own worlds and thoughts. How you help your way through it could well be the same either way.
Whether you’re running a kitchen or a station your day can get very overwhelming with a multitude of different elements to think about. This will become even more extreme when things aren’t going well. To get something straight here, there is no shame in things not going well. It will happen, the sooner you face it the better.
If you try to change everything at once then it will only make things worse. You’ll overwhelm yourself even further and wont solve anything.
So, how do we get things back on track?
We focus. We focus on little things which we can do to make things seem better.
We prioritize the problems and pick the one on the top.
How does it help?
Well, by focusing on one area you have a real chance of fixing it and quickly. The visual changes will make you feel more confident and could well take the heat off if you’re in trouble with your boss!
To make this work right now
If you’re having a hard time at the moment this is what you do. At the end of your day sit yourself down and really go through what it is that isnt working out for you. Then, prioritize them.
Then think of one small achievable thing you can do tomorrow to work towards fixing the problem on the top.
How will this make you feel
Firstly, you should feel great because you’ve taken a huge step in facing the problems. Be proud of that. A lot of chefs simply wont care to fix anything
Feel confident as you know its going to make a difference
Feel safer as your boss will come off your back once they see you’re being proactive
You got this chef x