3 Reasons to Have an After-Office Happy Hour
Did you know the idea of 'Happy Hour' has been around since 1914 when the US Navy started thinking about ways to relieve boredom at sea? In the beginning, happy hours didn't involve alcohol, but later the concept of this recreational time quickly changed to include happy drinks at taverns.
Our sometimes busy social lives are made up of complex meetings and interactions. But one of the most enjoyable is made up of two brief words that announce the end of a difficult workday: happy hour!
Debating why this social phenomenon is suitable for your social life is often complicated. But if you take the time to consider why after-office happy hours are beneficial for you, you're sure to find more than one reason. Don't you think so? Well, today, we'll give you 3 solid reasons to change your mind.
1: Bonding
We all need to find a way to relax, especially when work days can turn longer and very stressful. Many people prefer to go home or go out with their friends after work, but happy hour fosters your relationship with work colleagues.
Happy hours might be a solution for those companies looking forward to building a solid company culture and valuing their employees' needs to have fun and socialize. At this moment, you might be wondering, "what is worth celebrating?". There are always occasions worth toasting to, like birthdays, big project accomplishments, among others.
2: It can save you from tension meltdown
Drinks can reduce fears, help you feel less shy, boost your mood, and make you feel relaxed. For example, a beer or a glass of wine can be a practical option to calm nerves when dealing with busy days.
Not only does after-office drinking culture make your working environment more enjoyable, but it also helps everyone decompress during difficult moments and serves as a coping mechanism after a particularly bad day.
3: Improves creative problem-solving
Many existing business offices already allow drinking while working. In fact, a little bit of alcohol can support creative thinking and help us explore better unorthodox solutions.
An experiment reported in Harvard Business Review showed that when 20 young male individuals drank enough cocktails to push their blood alcohol levels close to the legal limit of 0.08, they solved a bunch of word puzzles better and faster than 20 other blokes who stayed sober.
In addition to the benefits mentioned above, we also include the benefits of thinking more clearly, relaxing your brain, and avoiding overthinking when drinking light to moderately.
What do you think about these reasons? Maybe it is your time to be a hero and rescue that fruity wine trapped in a bottle for an after-work celebration 😉.
At Lemoni, we ensure that every hour you share with us is a happy hour for you. That’s why you have a 50% discount on your favorite beers and wines from Monday to Friday, from 4 to 7 pm!