HAVE A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON
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Purposeful Self-Care Tips for Winter
Self-care might be something frequently preached
in the spa industry, but its practice is far more uncommon.
According to the 2018 ISPA Spa Workforce Study, spa
managers, directors and operators frequently work 45-50 hour
workweeks, and nearly one in six employees left their previous
employer due to a poor work/life balance.
Don’t think that you can’t practice self-care in winter just
because the temperature is lower and the skies are bleaker
—in fact, the season’s emphasis on bundling up inside with
friends and family make it a great time to take time for yourself.
Use these tips to help stay focused, purposeful and
energized for the entire winter season.
Start a Goal Planner Keeping New Year’s resolu-
tions is tough; make it easier by setting up a goal
planner before January comes. Whether you make
your own or use one of the many options available in
stores—popular options include PowerSheets, the Passion
Planner and the SELF journal—a goal planner makes it fun to
organize your life while helping you notch out time for the
things that really matter.
1.
Visit the Spa Most spa managers, directors and
operators could stand to have a good massage. In
fact, a Snapshot Survey in 2014 found that the
average ISPA member only gets one or two treatments per
each month, despite themselves being advocates for the
benefits of spa. This winter, take time to be mindful and
enjoy a day at the spa being pampered and reconnecting with
yourself and with others.
If you’re worried about not being able to get your mind off
of work, don’t be afraid to visit a competitor’s spa in your
2.
Interested in more research-proven
holistic health strategies? Pick up
a copy of The Integrative Guide to
Good Health, co-written by ISPA’s
Medical Advisor Dr. Brent Bauer.
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area. When receiving a treatment at your own spa, you may
find it difficult to fully unplug and enjoy the experience, says
William Myers, regional director of spa for Chuan Spa at the
Langham Chicago. Going to a different spa could allow you to
fully immerse yourself in the experience.
Change Your Tech Habits Daymond John is a
big advocate for the power of unplugging, despite
his high-powered role as an entrepreneur and
business guru. Changing your tech habits can lead to a more
fulfilling life, but it’s tough to quit cold-turkey. In his keynote
address at the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo, Daymond
suggested staying off the phone for the first hour after you
3.