Topics

So I'm trying to think of topics that I can focus on for future Stress Reduction/Life Coaching postings. What areas do you struggle with? Here are my ideas:

Environment
Goal Setting
Relationships
Organization
Obsessive Thoughts
Money
Work
Addictions
Time
Expectations
Recreation

Any others I should cover?

Take Back Control

I want to keep writing about the salon but I think I would also like to add in some concrete stress reduction information to keep this interesting. I have spent a lot of time looking for a "how-to" book on life. I want a self help book that reads like a do-it-yourself manual. I have yet to find this book. I am writing this to give specific instructions, not just vague suggestions on how to improve your life. this is the kind of work that I have done with clients as a social worker. The most common question I am asked is how to make changes to feel better. Clients want to know what they need to do, and how to get started. People want to know that they are making progress and they need to reward themselves for that progress. I want to show that learning about yourself and making positive changes can be fun.
In our busy world, we don't have much time to reflect on our own behaviors and feeling. Many people are feeling struck in their lives but are unsure why. Often individuals don't have an identifiable problem that they can take to a therapist, or they don't know how to articulate their feelings of disequilibrium. I want to help people identify problem areas and begin making changes.

Busy week

This has been a busy massage week. We have had a lot of walk-ins and new referrals. Yesterday was fun because we had some walk-ins, and Angela (one of our hair stylists) and I did an exchange. So I got a fabulous hair cut and I gave her a massage late last night. We had a new massage therapist interested in a position at Thairapy which would be great. I could then have some massage exchanges. I had to pay for my massage today and that just isn't right.
I received a half day of treatments at a spa. After three 10 hour days I needed a day to relax and take care of myself. I was feeling like I was getting sick yesterday but today I feel totally revived. I need to practice what I preach and make sure I take a spa day at least 3-4 times a year. I try to get a massage at least once a month but I usually don't receive other body treatments. Today I got a steam and a body scrub with my massage. It was fantastic to have my big plan for the day to read magazines while I wait for my next treatment. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday.
Some one called the salon this week because they read this blog. That is awesome.
The end of the month is also a tough time for scheduling because most of our evaluations are done each month so when people cancel their evaluations I have to try and reschedule before the end of the month. Only one more day in the month then things should calm down a bit.