Essays
How to not be terrified of your coffee shop shift
Terrified of your coffee shop shift? The fear is usually unpractised builds, not you. Here is how to turn dread into calm by practising the menu off the clock.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Essays
Left early from a panic attack on your first barista shift?
Left work early after a panic attack on your first barista shift? You are not alone and not unfit for it. Here is what to practise so the next shift feels safe.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
Essays
Why do I keep crying on the bar at my first café job?
Crying on the bar at your first café job is overwhelm, not failure, and it is more common than you think. Here is why it happens and how to make shifts feel safe.
Lawrence Arya··4 min
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How to stop panicking during the coffee rush
Rush panic is normal and fixable. Here is why your mind blanks when the line builds, and calm, practical ways for new baristas to get through it.
Lawrence Arya··4 min