Are you feeling overwhelmed during this holiday season trying to keep up with your spa or massage practice demands and at the same time meet the expectations of friends and family? At times like this, you want to take stock of the situation and make some changes to keep the holiday spirit alive and achieve year-end business goals. Here are some things to do:
Set goals
Meet with your team and set daily goals for the month so that everyone is on board to maximize holiday sales. You may want to set goals for the number of gift cards or gift certificates to sell by the last day of the year, retail items you want to move off shelves, or add-on holiday skin treatments you want to book. Track progress daily and reward employees for meeting goals.
Prioritize
You can’t do everything, and that’s never truer than at a time when there is so much more on your plate. When it comes to holiday parties and getting together with friends, don’t overcommit yourself. You can always defer a lunch or dinner until after the holidays when things calm down. Even If you have to put volunteer commitments on the back burner, don’t feel bad. The priority is to take care of yourself and the things that need to get done in the final month of the year.
Delegate
Try to delegate at much as possible to your team at your spa or massage practice. The delegation also applies to your personal life. If you are hosting a dinner, ask friends or family members to help you pick up needed items for the meal.
Stop seeking perfection
Stress may be stemming from your need to do everything just right. While that’s challenging most of the time, it’s challenging when your workload and the demands on your personal time are mounting. Plan your time. Decide how much you can devote to each project, and then move on.
Take a break at least once during the day
Go into your office and close the door or head out for a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop. You need to take a break and disengage from all the activity around, even briefly, to refuel and refresh.
Do something for someone else
Put everyone in a happy spirit. Bring in a cake or send out a pizza for your team. Say hi to someone when you’re walking down the street, or thank a customer service rep for helping you over the phone. If you are feeling down, making someone feel good is a sure way to lift your spirits.
Take care of yourself this holiday season despite the pressures. Don’t overlook the signs that you need to make some changes to keep your spirits up.