![]() ![]() ![]() You’ll be surprised at how good you’ll feel and how recharged you’ll find yourself the next day. Then, try to extend the time to a full morning and work up to turning your devices off for an entire day. If you’re worried about the challenge of not being connected for an entire day, start slowly, say an hour one morning. Most importantly, put your PDA, cell phone, or whatever device you use most consistently away for a day. ![]() Turn off your computer, television, radio and don’t read the newspaper or any news media. ![]() Sit or lie down on the floor, on a yoga mat or on your massage table and just be for awhile.ĭo an electronic and news fast. Take five or 10 minutes every few hours and just stop what you’re doing. Sometimes, simply stepping outside of your massage environment and taking in the sun and breathing in the fresh air helps us re-energize, even when we only have a few minutes to spare. Go to a park, take a walk in the woods or hike in the mountains. Here are some tips to help you find your own space to cultivate your calm: Some call this maintaining a work-life balance, but I call it learning how to live in the “eye of the storm.” The “storm” is the pace of life and the “eye” is where and what keeps you calm and centered. With this in mind, your nervous system is overwhelmed and challenged to not only keep up but also integrate the never-ending stream of information into your experience.Īs the demands of life and stress increase, coupled with the simple fact that, as a massage therapist, you’re expected to give and perform quality sessions, learning how to manage this input and stress is imperative.ĭeveloping a stress reduction routine, as well as setting aside time everyday where you purposely “disconnect” from the demands, can help. We live in a world where the expectation is to be connected and available 24/7.
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