Moderation Is Key
Above all, the key takeaway is to use good judgment. If alcohol doesn’t agree with you, then don’t try to drink your well-seasoned boss under the table in an effort to build rapport.If there’s a common theme to the findings discussed in this article, it’s the importance of moderation. A drink or two per day can provide respectable health and career benefits, but if you go too many drinks beyond that, the returns begin to diminish rather quickly. Even the occasional overindulgence shouldn’t be cause for concern for most men, as long as excessive drinking doesn’t turn into a frequent pattern.
Above all, the key takeaway is to use good judgment. If alcohol doesn’t agree with you, then don’t try to drink your well-seasoned boss under the table in an effort to build rapport. On the other hand, if the spirit of camaraderie is in the air, then throwing a few back with someone who has the power to give your career a boost may not be such a bad idea.
And don’t forget – what constitutes problem drinking is always going to be different for different people. A big guy with a particularly robust constitution might be able to get away with three drinks per day, but someone who is particularly sensitive to hangovers might be better advised to limit himself to one serving. Perhaps most importantly, if your drinking is causing problems in your career or personal relationships, then you’d be well advised to curtail it or abstain, regardless of your overall consumption levels.
Important Takeaways From This Article
- 60% of Americans drink less than one drink per week; while 10% of Americans drink a heck of a lot each week!
- Moderate alcohol consumption raises high-density lipoprotein levels in the blood, and may actually be good for you
- Some medical studies link alcohol consumption to a wide variety of positive, healthy outcomes in the body
- Excessive drinking in long-term instances can lead to many health and personal issues
- If you plan to drink beyond casual limits, remember to hydrate first, eat a hearty meal and rest up the night before
- Continue to hydrate often and between drinks when drinking
- For recovery: drink water/Gatorade and eat before bed, and again in the morning; prolong coffee to avoid further dehydration, and be careful when taking Tylenol or other pain meds for headaches
- When drinking for business, know yourself and your business contacts
- When celebrating with subordinates, draw the line in advance and have a plan for your early exit
- Always remember moderation is your best guide when drinking: use good judgment
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