The busy holiday season is over, now it is time to set new intentions for the year. Is self-care on your list of things to focus on for 2015? If so you may want to join us for the ultimate massage challenge.
In November I decided to challenge myself: come in weekly for massage for 4 consecutive weeks, sounds simple and easy right?
Not so fast, finding time for ourselves is a HUGE challenge. Not only is it hard to make time for ourselves, when we make time we generally feel incredibly guilty and self-indulgent. At least that is how I typically feel.
I know it sounds totally nutty! I own a wellness center! I should easily be getting a massage once a week. I have a confession, for the whole 14 years I have owned The Wellness Center not once have to come in consecutively for 4 weeks in a row.
Well that was going to change…I decided to challenge myself and here is my honest account of doing the massage challenge.
Week 1: Resistance over pre-booking my 4 weekly massages. The first thought that enters my brain, “can I really find the time to come in for 1 hour every week?”
I take out my calendar and pre-book my next 4 massages. I instantly have resistance to this idea. For whatever reason the idea of committing an hour to myself every week, feels daunting. Book in advance? What a novel concept.
I finally booked them out, even around Thanksgiving I was still able to come in weekly: It took me about 10 minutes to book 4 weekly massages, but as I booked my 4th massage I was filled with a sense of giddiness. That I am actually committing to this fun challenge.
Week 2: Coming in for my second massage, I was just in to see Veronica the week before. This week I am seeing Ashlyn. As she is working on me, the first question out of her mouth, “when was the last time you got a massage?” I proudly replied, “last week.” She said she couldn’t believe it, I was so tight! And I was… its going to take more than just 2 massages to unwind an owner of a wellness center. Sounds like an oxymoron.
Week 3: This week I am seeing Rosey for a massage and I am still pretty tight, but feeling good. I also seem to be sleeping more soundly this week. Or at least my husband has commented that I have been snoring more loudly than usual. Not sure if that is a sign that I am sleeping better…
Week 4: This week for my last massage of the challenge, I decided to go all out and get a 1.5 hour hot stone treatment! Yay! First let me just say, that an hour and half goes by so quickly! Where does the time go? It was a great way for me to finish off my massage challenge. Was it life changing and earth shattering? No, but I will say that it felt good to take care of myself, especially during the crazy busy holidays. I am definitely less stressed and more calm this year than I was last year at this time (read my blog about last year). This year, I feel like I can roll with the punches more and let go of the holiday stress.
What are your priorities for 2015? If self-care is on the top of your list, I recommend joining The Wellness Center for our ultimate massage challenge. 4 weeks/4 massages! If you complete this you get a t-shirt and you will be entered to win a 6 month Massage Membership to The Wellness Center. Begins January and goes through March (you may be entered more than once if you complete the challenge 8 weeks in row!).
The best pricing for the challenge is to become a Massage Member, for members that commit to this challenge get an additional $10 off member rates for an 1.0 hour massage… if you don’t want the commitment of the membership we have a created a special 4 pack just for you.
Ultimate Massage Challenge: 4-pack 1.0 hour massages
$298 for 4- 1.0 hour massages ($74 each hour -hot Stone is an additional $20 per treatment and package expires 4 weeks from first visit)
Come join us for The Wellness Center’s Ultimate Massage Challenge.
