THIS MONTH WE ASKED :
“ To-Do Lists ” can be helpful , but sometimes , it ’ s important to step back and do less . What are you adding to your “ Stop List ” in 2022 ?
Lynne McNees • President lynne . mcnees @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4260 “ My goal for 2022 is to stop lamenting what I didn ’ t get done and start celebrating what I DID accomplish — taking it a bit easier on ourselves is a good goal . And above all else —# BeKind !”
Crystal Ducker • Vice President crystal . ducker @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4427 “ Stop checking email continuously throughout the day and set more thoughtful time blocks to manage it .”
Josh Corman • Director of Education and Research josh . corman @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4372 “ My goal is to stop spending time trying to “ optimize ” or “ hack ” every second of my time and let life come to me a little more .”
Cathy Derr • Events Director cathy . derr @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.687.7014 “ Stop wasting time worrying about the future . There are too many possible outcomes . By obsessing about tomorrow , I could miss today .”
Amy Finder • Graphic Designer amy . finder @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.963.1877 “ I endeavor to stop allowing society to decide what is expected of me , what is possible for me and what I am capable of . That clay is in my hands .”
Nelson Lane • Marketing Manager nelson . lane @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.551.3906 “ I am going to stop using my smartphone as a means of escape from reality . Rather , I will stay rooted and productive with my down time .”
Samantha Smith • Project Manager samantha . smith @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.219.3619 “ In 2022 at the top of my list is to stop being so hard on myself and to focus on the good .”
Marja Walker • Graphic Designer marja . walker @ ispastaff . com • 1.520.891.3439 “ The top of my Stop List : Listen more ! Not just talk less , really listen to what someone is telling me !”
Stacie McWilliams • Membership Manager stacie . wallace @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4292 “ To stop always saying “ yes .” I am a people pleaser through and through but have started to learn that taking time for myself and prioritizing my plans has helped eliminate so much stress .”
Kirsten Wright • Member Experience Specialist kirsten . wright @ ispastaff . com • 1.859.226.4207 “ In 2022 , I would like to stop trying to control what is uncontrollable and start living each day to the fullest .”
VISION
To be the leader in promoting and enhancing the well-being of the spa industry and the people it serves .
MISSION
ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities , promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth .
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