Your May 2026 Mantras

The Charmer

A bar tub of maraschino cherries

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

May is just like me: bold, colorful and full of surprises. This spring, I’m getting ready for more than sunnier days. I’m finding new ways to bring “charm” to my life and my loved ones' lives. Whether that’s going out of my way to help someone, appreciating the beauty in the everyday or trying my best attempt at that Tres Leches recipe I’ve been eyeing, life is most charming when l’m being myself. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is a magnolia: loud, proud, with a charm worth talking about.

Your Bio

You are the king or queen of front of house. You're a hit with the regulars and know just how to make everyone feel special. You're also very good at making it seem like you have it all together, but won't let anyone see what the inside of your car looks like. You're the first person your GM sends to an unhappy guest to make things better. Other famous Charmers include Bon Appetit's Brad Leone, Leslie Knope from Parks & Rec, and Joey Tribbiani from Friends.

The Creative

A cocktail smoking gun

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

Spring is a lot like me: warm, rosy and colorful. This spring, I’m taking the time to find ways to be creative in my everyday life. Whether it’s taking the longer route home to admire the flowers in bloom, or doing my best attempt at drawing super swirly clouds, the best part about every season is the opportunity to see things from a new angle. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is a hyacinth: perfectly unique and hard to miss, just like me!

Your Bio

You are always coming up with new ideas, and don't like the "old" way of doing things. You're like Fernet, either people love you or they pretend to. You enjoy mixing things up and may or may not have unironically owned a Fedora at one point (it was the 2010s ok!?). Other famous Creatives include Phoebe Buffay from Friends and Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter.

The Pusher

A blowtorch

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

Springtime is about more than aggressively ripping weeds out of the ground; it’s about giving every day my best, and uprooting any bad habits. I’m excited for more sun, more fun and teaching my loved ones how to paddleboard. Spring has sprung, and I’m back in action. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is a sunflower: fiery but still sweet, just like me.

Your Bio

You can really work in any position front or back of house, but feel most at home on or near expo. You are high energy and can sometimes be aggressive (or just aggressively positive). You've expressed your fair share of "WOO!"s and "LET'S GOOOOO"s. You love the rush and are usually down to go out for a nightcap after closing. Other famous Pushers include Gordon Ramsey and Matty Matheson.

The Workhorse

A trusty (but a lil' crusty) frying pan

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

All work and no play leaves me feeling cluttered, so this spring cleaning season, I’m dusting off more than my vintage frying pan collection. This May, I’m decluttering my calendar and fitting in some much-needed rest (and maybe adding a show to binge-watch along the way). The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is a viola: versatile and great in any climate, just like me!

Your Bio

You are calm, stable, and dependable. You always get your work done and don't make waves unless someone else doesn't put in their fair share. You may or may not be approaching burnout, but admitting it would be a sign of weakness. The random kitchen object that best represents your personality is a trusty (but a lil' crusty) frying pan. Other famous Workhorses include Sydney from The Bear and Peggy Olson from Mad Men.

The Mom

A walk-in refrigerator

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

Springtime gives me butterflies (and not just the crochet ones I knitted on my new bucket hat). This May, I’m looking forward to spreading more sweetness, more hugs and more icing on my springtime sweet roll recipe. Best of all, I’m excited to find new ways to show my loved ones that the sweetest thing about the springtime isn’t the cherry blossoms, it’s them. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is a chrysanthemum: sweet, cozy and memorable, just like me!

Your Bio

You don't have to be a woman, but like a mother, you are caring and loving and also know alllll the tea. You're the go-to person when a coworker needs life advice or a shoulder to cry on. Other Moms include Sugar from The Bear and Lorelai from Gilmore Girls.

The Leader

An expo printer

Your May 2026 Mantra

With pre-summer finally in full effect, things are starting to heat up (and not just because we forgot to turn off the grill). Pack up those (incredibly stylish) sweaters and rainboots, and get ready for warmer days ahead (and okay, maybe leave the rainboots out just in case). No matter how the first quarter of the year went for you, you made it through, and that’s something to celebrate. This month, make the effort to try that hobby that’s been in the back of your mind, or call up that friend you haven’t seen in a while. Get out and try something new, you May just be in for a surprise 😉. In the meantime, what spring plant should you try adding to your garden?

This May, I’m remembering that even as the weather starts to warm up, there are still steps I can take to chill after a long day. Whether that means cozying up with a good book, getting that extra scoop of ice cream or making sure I’m tracking my accomplishments as close as I’m tracking my tasks, I’m finding ways to make this May memorable. After all, even the best leaders need a break. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is daffodils: classic, put-together and a show-stopper in any room, just like me.

Your Bio

You run the show and are likely a GM or other manager. You're often stressed out but still able to pull through and get shit done. You sometimes have outbursts but anger it's not your primary emotion. You are friendly, but probably not besties with most of the staff. Other famous Leaders include Carmy from The Bear, Selina Meyer from VEEP, and Tony Soprano.

The Quiet Mystery

A whetstone

Your May 2026 Mantra

A classic spring day is a lot like me, cooler at first, but I warm up pretty quickly. This spring, I’m finding time to “warm up” to new hobbies, new friends and new adventures. One small step for me, one giant pile of sweaters I still need to put back into storage. The springtime plant I should try out in my garden is scilla: cool, calm and blooming when you least expect it, just like me!

Your Bio

You are a mystery to us all (and even yourself). You show up and don't talk much but when you do say something it's typically quite profound. You're not usually managing anything and are ok with going with the flow. Although quiet, you would be missed if you weren't there. You can be slightly aloof but in a likable way. Other famous Quiet Mysteries include Hyde from That 70's Show (not an endorsement of Danny Masterson), Mama Coco from Coco, and Stanley from The Office.

The Perfectionist

A pair of chef tweezers

Your May 2026 Mantra

Your Bio

Some may describe you as anal or having an "it's just business" approach, but really you just enjoy the challenge of working in a restaurant (and you really like to be the best at it). If you worked in a traditional corporate setting, you'd probably be in trouble with HR because of the less-than-delicate way you handle others' mistakes. At your core though you take pride in what you do and think others should too. You might be a sommelier or executive chef. Other famous Perfectionists include Sherlock Holmes (the Benedict Cumberbatch version), Miranda Priestly from Devil Wears Prada, and Ralph Fiennes in The Menu.