S
ince diving head-first into night I take an extra-long steamy
the spa industry a year ago shower, brew a soothing cup of tea and
(I know, I can’t believe it has apply my favorite mask of the
been almost a full year with moment. While the mask works
you amazing people!), I’ve become its magic on my skin, I curl up in
obsessed with masks. I love trying out my favorite chair, sip my cup of
new products or even mixing my own tea and prepare for the week
concoctions at home (which, by the ahead.
way, don’t always turn out as
I’ve been doing this for a few
expected—I still tear up a little when I months and it has made such a
think about the charcoal mask gone difference in my outlook for the week.
wrong from a few months back). So, as I no longer feel overwhelmed Sunday
a little treat to myself, every Sunday nights thinking about how stressful
couples who spa together stay together!
my hubby and i indulging in a little self-care
with an at-home mask.
Monday morning might be. Taking the sionals in this month’s Solving Industry
time to relax, breathe and enjoy gives Problems (page 28). His suggestions for
me the strength and confidence to get integrating self-care into your daily
through even the most stressful weeks routine could help you actually stick to a
(I’m looking at you Conference issue few of your resolutions this year!
deadline week) with a little more grace.
Speaking of New Year’s resolutions,
This issue is full of suggestions for flip to page 46 for a slew of ideas to get
taking care of yourself, your staff and your 2018 personal and professional life
your business in 2018. In this month’s off on the right foot. Reading about
Conversations, I interview SPARITUAL’s what fellow ISPA members plan for the
Shel Pink on her new book, Slow year might be motivation enough to get
Beauty, and the inspirations behind her going and make 2018 your best yet!
self-care movement. Her individualized
guide to slowing down can be applied to
even the busiest of executives. Spa
industry guru, Lawrence Biscontini also
weighs in on self-care for spa profes-
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—Kelly Heitz, editor