Gary Obligacion, General Manager, Post Ranch Inn, California (USA)

Years in the Industry:
I've been in hospitality in some shape or form since 1984 – more than 36 years. I've been in hospitality management since 1997, with my first management job being at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, which was a 5-Star/5-Diamond rated property at the time.

My Biggest Challenge To Wellness:
My biggest challenge to wellness has always been and continues to be "balance" between work and personal life. Part of the downside of our industry is the perception that all is well because we are on stage and with that we are smiling, but that doesn’t mean we’re happy. We are social animals. We need to identify and become and be a part of community. That isn’t just at work – community should extend well beyond our work environments. Finding that balance and community is hard.

How I Keep It Together To Stay Well:
I keep my time away from the office sacred and try (as much as possible) not to engage from home. Smart phones have made this tougher than it used to be as the emails now come in at all times. That said, when I take a day off, I try to do activities that take me away -- hiking in Big Sur the current favorite, but a good book or a little binge TV can do the trick.

You can connect with Gary on Instagram @GaryOoooo and Twitter @GaryOooooo