“ What you stay focused on will grow .”
— The Light in the Heart Author Roy T . Bennett
THERE ARE MANY DEFINITIONS FOR BALANCE such as the Merriam-Webster ’ s version : “ to bring or keep in equilibrium .”
As hard as we may try , balance is often not possible . During a recent panel at the Cosmoprof Asia Spa Conference , the art of work-life balance was discussed . A key takeaway for me was from Jeremy McCarthy , group director of spa with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group , who commented that we may be setting ourselves up for failure if we are constantly trying to find the balance . Rather , it was argued , that the key is to focus on work-life integration not balance .
Andrew Gibson , vice president of wellbeing with Accor Luxury , presented on the many ways various hotel groups are tackling wellbeing for their guests . Everything from vitality rooms , fitness-on-demand classes , and a focus on ergonomics . I love that ! Andrew also reminded us of the August 1997 issue of LIFE Magazine with the cover title , “ The Healing Power of Touch .” It ’ s that time of year the talk of trends surfaces year after year folks trying to identify the craziest and most outlandish treatment or experience . Even spirited debates around the most innovative way to find work-life balance ! Twenty years later , our core focus remains the same : the healing power of touch . What an important job !
We often get wrapped up in the things that steal our time and may not REALLY matter . As we embark on a new year , let ’ s vow to make an effort and stay focused on the important things and see what grows . How will you stay focused ?
— LYNNE McNEES , ISPA PRESIDENT
LIFE Magazine circa 1997
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64 PULSE ■ January / February 2017