Massage Therapy and the Entrepreneur
Massage therapy is a type of therapy that can help with the many challenges that entrepreneurs face on a daily basis. One of the most common complaints among men is their inability to recover from tough work days without needing to take multiple medications or get doctors appointments. Massage therapy is known for being one of the best ways to recover from physical and mental strain, with benefits that include reduced muscle tension, lessens long-term anxiety and depression, and an overall sense of well-being. Although massage has been around for centuries, it isn't done in business settings at all often enough. It is usually reserved for vacation or in-home settings where it is easier to get away and relax. Spa trips are an additional way to get the relaxation benefits of massage, but they are often not seen as business-friendly.
As a budding entrepreneur, you likely want to keep up your work life-work balance and have more time for family and friends. To do this means having more energy to do more work by using a variety of tools and techniques, such as meditation or exercise on a daily basis. After all, effective stress management is part of any successful business program; this includes regular spa treatments for yourself. In the future, you can see yourself as a business person who uses effective stress management techniques in his business day-to-day activities.
Adding to that, if you choose to work at home, then a lot of space is needed where you can lay down on your massage table or chair and get a good massage treatment. It is not enough to just do this for yourself; your employees need something in their workplace as well. Ideally, you want the office area to be separated from the treatment rooms by doors so that the sound from outside does not interfere with your massage therapy session.
Working in a spa-like environment will help your career and your employees, as it translates to a more relaxed office atmosphere. Employers are more likely to give you a great deal of support if they see that you have taken care of yourself, and they're more likely to look on you as someone who can take better care of them. Besides, if you're working in an entrepreneurial company where you can set up the office of your choice (at the expense of others), then great! The flexibility is nice until the first employee gets hit by a bus while jogging in the parking lot. That kind of freedom is amazing, but it can also turn into a big problem in the employee-employer relationship.
If you work for someone else, then you need to consider the fact that your employer pays for the massage treatments and that money has to come out of your paycheck or benefits. You will want to do something nice for them by asking your employer if he or she would like a massage as well. Your employer might just be looking for a way to relax as well, so having access to massage treatments throughout the year can be an amazing opportunity. You could even ask your boss if you can do some massages during lunch breaks where no one will notice. It's all about being creative, and you can come up with more ideas than you know what to do with.
Finally, don't forget to be a good employee throughout your work day and don't forget to ask for that massage when your boss is on the verge of shutting down the entire office. You might want to get started on planning that now, as great results are often seen in this type of request. Remember, if you give and receive massage treatments regularly then they will benefit everyone involved in the business world. After all, businesses are only as good as their employees; so it's up to us to keep each other strong enough, healthy enough and motivated enough to do our best work all day long.
About the Author:
Jon Liebowitz is a licensed massage therapist and entrepreneur, who has used his knowledge to develop a successful business. He runs the website www.massagebusiness.com and helps others to launch their own ventures in the field of massage therapy.
For more information on his services, please visit: http://massagebusiness.com/massage-therapy-and-the-entrepreneur/
The Social Entrepreneur: Massage Therapy and the Entrepreneur
Jonathan Liebowitz, LMT www.massagebusiness.com
Feb 24th, 2014
The Social Entrepreneur: Massage Therapy and the Entrepreneur
Massage therapy is a type of therapy that can help with the many challenges that entrepreneurs face on a daily basis. One of the most common complaints among men is their inability to recover from tough work days without needing to take multiple medications or get doctors appointments. Massage therapy is known for being one of the best ways to recover from physical and mental strain, with benefits that include reduced muscle tension, lessens long-term anxiety and depression, and an overall sense of well-being. Although massage has been around for centuries, it isn't done in business settings at all often enough. It is usually reserved for vacation or in-home settings where it is easier to get away and relax. Spa trips are an additional way to get the relaxation benefits of massage, but they are often not seen as business-friendly.
As a budding entrepreneur, you likely want to keep up your work life-work balance and have more time for family and friends. To do this means having more energy to do more work by using a variety of tools and techniques, such as meditation or exercise on a daily basis. After all, effective stress management is part of any successful business program; this includes regular spa treatments for yourself. In the future, you can see yourself as a business person who uses effective stress management techniques in his business day-to-day activities.
Adding to that, if you choose to work at home, then a lot of space is needed where you can lay down on your massage table or chair and get a good massage treatment. It is not enough to just do this for yourself; your employees need something in their workplace as well. Ideally, you want the office area to be separated from the treatment rooms by doors so that the sound from outside does not interfere with your massage therapy session.
Working in a spa-like environment will help your career and your employees, as it translates to a more relaxed office atmosphere. Employers are more likely to give you a great deal of support if they see that you have taken care of yourself, and they're more likely to look on you as someone who can take better care of them. Besides, if you're working in an entrepreneurial company where you can set up the office of your choice (at the expense of others), then great! The flexibility is nice until the first employee gets hit by a bus while jogging in the parking lot. That kind of freedom is amazing, but it can also turn into a big problem in the employee-employer relationship.
Conclusion
If you work for someone else, then you need to consider the fact that your employer pays for the massage treatments and that money has to come out of your paycheck or benefits. You will want to do something nice for them by asking your employer if he or she would like a massage as well. Your employer might just be looking for a way to relax as well, so having access to massage treatments throughout the year can be an amazing opportunity. You could even ask your boss if you can do some massages during lunch breaks where no one will notice. It's all about being creative, and you can come up with more ideas than you know what to do with.