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This fun technique is a great way to end a foot massage routine or to perform at the end of your massage session. So long as your client doesn’t have knee, hip, or low-back issues, it is stimulating and enjoyable to receive.
Bounce, Bounce, Bounce; Traction, Traction, Traction!
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Overcome School Fatigue
In the early days of a training program, it’s natural to get excited about new classes, meeting and getting to know new classmates, and learning new techniques. As a program evolves, school fatigue may set in and you might feel your enthusiasm wane. It’s natural to lose some of the zest you felt in earlier classes, but with a few minor tweaks in your approach to school, you’ll keep learning and growing as a therapist and enjoy school more. Here are some ways to combat school fatigue:
Take Care of Yourself
School is stressful and places an additional load on your body. Think about your sleep schedule, the foods you’re eating, and how often you’re getting exercise. Aim to make small adjustments to improve your overall physical health. For example, you might work on getting to bed early for a week and add an extra fruit and vegetable to your normal diet. Maybe you get out for a 30-minute walk every evening. With better health, you’ll feel more excitement and enthusiasm for life.
Reduce Your Dependence on Technology
Research shows that overusing technology has a number of negative effects. It increases people’s sense of isolation and leads to weight gain, poor sleep habits, and feelings of depression. It encourages fewer boundaries related to privacy and decreases people’s attention spans. Use school as an opportunity to counteract these negative effects by spending time in face-to-face interactions with classmates and by focusing on listening and paying attention in classes. These strategies will also help reignite your engagement with your studies.
Set Short-Term Goals
Set a goal for each class or assignment and write it down. For example, you might set a goal to take detailed notes from a reading assignment, or perhaps you want to participate more in classroom discussions. Stay focused on your goal for that day and check it off when it is complete. By defining a goal that can be achieved in a short time frame, you give yourself an added incentive for staying engaged.
Make a List
In the morning, make a list of everything you want to accomplish that day and carry it with you. Each time you complete a task, check it off. Researchers tell us that checkmarks are motivating!
Make It Personal
School content is more engaging when you feel a personal connection to the material. Make any content more personal by asking yourself how you will use it. For example, when you learn a new technique, ask yourself, “How will learning this new technique change the way I give my next massage?” When you learn a new theory about how massage reduces pain, ask yourself, “How can I use what I know from this theory to ensure my massage techniques reduce pain more effectively?” When you make it personal, you naturally increase your engagement with the content.