{"id":123195,"date":"2023-01-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/?p=123195"},"modified":"2023-07-25T08:57:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T08:57:41","slug":"wellness-practices-salon-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phorest.com\/ae\/blog\/wellness-practices-salon-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Wellness Practices To Avoid Staff Burnout & Increase Satisfaction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite working in the business of wellness, the busy schedules of salon and spa professionals often leave little room for a proper work-life balance.\u00a0 Amidst the chaos of working life and serving clients, it\u2019s absolutely vital to make time for your staff\u2019s health and well-being, especially after the holiday season\u2019s overindulgence! Making time for genuine, authentic wellness that serves the body, mind, and soul in your salon can add to staff satisfaction, increase productivity, and avoid burnout in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the beginning of the new year giving you the perfect excuse to set some resolutions for you and your team, here are some wellness practises that you should incorporate into the everyday routine of you and your team!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Related |\u00a0Wellness Blog Reveals Benefits Of Mindfulness In Salons<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Find Focus In The New Year With These Wellness Salon Resolutions<\/h2>\n

1. Be Mindful Of Your Breathing<\/h2>\n

Deep, mindful breathing has a huge amount of benefits, from stress management and nervous system regulation to pain release. Scientifically, <\/span>\u201cShallow breathing doesn\u2019t just make stress a response, it makes stress a habit our bodies, and therefore, our minds, are locked into,\u201d<\/span><\/i> says John Luckovich<\/span><\/a>, an apprentice Integrative Breathwork facilitator in Brooklyn, New York. Headspace, a mindfulness app, continues: <\/span>\u201cDiaphragmatic breathing, on the other hand, can lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, relax muscles, decrease stress, and increase energy levels.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Make mindful breathing part of your salon routine by encouraging a daily five-minute breathing meditation with staff before or after their shifts, to dissolve any lingering stress and empower them to take control of difficult emotions. Mindful breathing can also be incorporated into meetings, where you and your team can take a minute or two before each one to breathe deeply and regulate emotions before having to tackle difficult conversations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find more information about this here.<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Practise Gratitude<\/h2>\n

When was the last time you focused on what you <\/span>have got, <\/span><\/i>rather than what you haven\u2019t?<\/span> Studies show that people who practice daily gratitude; whether that\u2019s writing down a list of things they\u2019re grateful for, or just thinking of them every day, tend to be happier. What\u2019s incredible about gratitude is that the only thing that has to change in order to practice it is your mindset.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporate daily gratitude into your salon environment by starting a 30-day gratitude challenge, where you and your team must all list 3-5 things you\u2019re grateful for, every single day for a month. Try to encourage team members to never mention the same thing twice, ensuring they don\u2019t fall into the habit of mentioning things without thinking mindfully!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being grateful does amazing things for the mind and soul; switching your mindset from a negative, lack-focused one to one that allows you to feel truly lucky for everything you have in your life; from that first cup of coffee in the morning to the family and friends that surround you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Unwind From a Day’s Work With Yoga<\/h2>\n

Yoga is a great way to tune into your body, <\/span>feel <\/span><\/i>how it\u2019s feeling, and take the time to let go of any brain clutter while also stretching out those aching muscles after a long day at the salon or spa. If you have the space, why not introduce yoga into your salon\u2019s new year\u2019s resolutions by setting aside some time each week to practice it in-house with your team before or after your workday? It doesn\u2019t have to be costly or complicated; there are plenty of free yoga classes available on YouTube if hiring an instructor isn\u2019t in the budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When starting out with yoga, learn to focus more on your state of consciousness than the look of the poses. Notice the temperature of your skin, the surrounding sounds, and be mindful of your breathing. Results will be felt in the form of stress melting away, improved mood, and a relaxed body. Here are some of our favourite beginner\u2019s poses, their benefits, and how to do them;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n