My name is Kasie, and I’m a Workaholic. It happens to the best of us- stress over an upcoming project or presentation and you’re convinced there’s no option other than working in overdrive. I bet you’re either actively living this scenario right now or can vividly recall a time your were over-working yourself. I’m here, along with about a million other online health and wellness articles, to tell you to take a break! The longer you work does NOT make you more productive!
It’s Science!
Studies have shown that working for long spans of time, without taking breaks, actually has a negative impact on your productivity. Still don’t believe me? Here’s how a Forbes.com article explained it…
“It’s great to be a workaholic at your job— that’s how some truly great things get done. However, an emerging scientific consensus is convincing more and more modern workplaces and young professionals that breaks aren’t just a nice thing to have, they might actually be essential for having the most productive day possible.”
You’re Not the Energizer Bunny!
Our minds need to recharge in the same way we recharge our phones and laptops. All you need is the recommended 10 minute mental break after about 90 minutes of work. We’re not talking about a tropical vacation type of break (but those do help!)- think of an activity outside of work that helps you relax. If you’re the person who relieves stress by exercising, take a walk for about 10 minutes or even squeeze in a HOTWORX session during your lunch break. Are you the person who can’t relax without eliminating every possible distraction? Schedule an appointment at your local Planet Beach for a lunchtime massage. Listening to your favorite music or taking the time to catch up with a coworker are great break ideas as well.
Unfortunately, we don’t have a battery % with red indicators when it’s time to recharge. Be aware of your productivity level and recognize the need for a break. Make this a routine, form a habit, heck set an appointment on your work calendar! You’ll thank yourself later.
To be part of an organization that fosters a workplace for innovation and creativity and thrives on forward thinking is something most people dream of. The origin and history of Planet Beach is a story we tell quite often here. Every time I hear the story or tell it myself, I’m still amazed by what Planet Beach has accomplished in the past 20 years. Automated technology played a role in our foundation with UV tanning, transformed us into the “automated spa” we are today, and will continue to help us achieve amazing things in the future.
Automated Spa
What started out only offering UV tanning eventually lead to the variety of automated spa services we see in a Planet Beach spray & spa today. Planet Beach CEO and founder, Stephen P. Smith, recognized the beginning of the decline in demand for tanning and acknowledged the heightened role automated technology played our everyday lives. It’s quite an accomplishment to say that we pioneered the “automated spa” concept! Who would have thought 20 years ago that we would have equipment to make achieving your beauty, wellness, and fitness goals convenient and affordable?
Automated Everything
Automated technology has such a huge impact on today’s society that it almost goes unnoticed! Bills are paid automatically, checks are deposited automatically, cars are started automatically, airplanes are flown with automation, and TV recordings are scheduled automatically. I remember when a TV Guide Magazine was delivered with the newspaper once a week. Physically flipping through a magazine to decide what to watch on TV that night made satellite TV with push-button access to an entire week’s program schedule basically unfathomable! Automated technology now allows cars can to parallel park themselves. Need I say more about the progress we’ve made?
The point I’m trying to make is that automated technology is such a significant part of our history and will continue to have a significant impact on our future. With the history of Planet Beach and the transition from strictly tanning to the automated spa services now offered, you can easily recognize the role it played in getting us where we are today as an organization. Do you think the members that tanned at Planet Beach in 1996 could have imagined walking out the door with beautifully bronzed skin immediately following a 5-minute spray tan? What about the beauty and wellness goals you can achieve with automated massage, facial, spray tan, and teeth whitening sessions? It makes you wonder what the world will be like in 5, 10, 15 years!
I’m excited to see where Planet Beach is headed with the future of automated technology. Keep your eyes open!
I think Health.com put it best by saying, “New Year’s resolutions are a bit like babies: They’re fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain.” While it’s easy to choose WHAT you want to accomplish in 2017, the difficulty in achieving that goal comes with determining HOW it will be achieved. Remember- setting and achieving personal wellness goals are not exclusive to New Year’s resolutions! It’s important to establish short-term goals that lead to long-term weight loss results. If you’ve pledged to lose weight and get in shape in 2017, here’s why you should be running to your local Planet Beach and sign up to “Sweat It Out” with us:
Weight Management Services
Several of our automated spa services fall into the weight management category- HOTWORX, Slim Capsule, Hydro Derma Fusion, and Saunatox, just to name a few. These services are sure to make you “Sweat It Out,” but also offer several beauty and wellness benefits. Incorporate these services into your weekly fitness routine for the New Year!
Products
Planet Beach’s exclusive products are designed to enhance the results members look to achieve in the services we offer. Invest in a core compressor to elevate your body core temperature for increased sweat and toxin release. If you really want to “Sweat It Out,” I’d recommend our pbHEAT sweat accelerator. The products in Planet Beach’s nutrition line can also be used to improve your overall wellness.
Schedule a complimentary spa consultation at your local Planet Beach to discuss your personal beauty, wellness, and fitness goals for 2017. One of our qualified Spa Consults will recommend the products and services available for you to achieve those results. Start making positive lifestyle changes today and join in the challenge to “Sweat It Out” at Planet Beach!
Another year has come and gone! As we reflect on 2016, it’s only natural to wonder what will lies ahead in the New Year. There’s no better time than now to determine ways to make next year greater than the last. Here’s my challenge for you- instead of having one big New Year’s resolution for 2017, make a list of several small changes. Together these accomplishments will have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing!
Set Realistic Goals for 2017
New Year’s resolutions are rarely taken serious because the perception is that they’re commonly broken. It can be overwhelming to make drastic changes to accomplish a potentially unrealistic goal you set for yourself. If you focus on several little goals, you’ll be more likely to achieve them. It only takes 21 days to form a new habit (or break an old one)! Start making positive lifestyle changes in 2017 that will result in a happier and healthier you.
Planet Beach
At Planet Beach, our goal is to help others achieve their beauty, wellness, and fitness goals. We offer a variety of weight management and relaxation services that will help you reach the goals you set for yourself in 2017. We also have several products available that enhance the results you’d like to achieve.
Our Spa Consultants are available to discuss the goals you’ve set for the New Year. You can work together to determine the Planet Beach products and services that will help you make those positive lifestyle changes. We’ll be cheering you along every step of the way!
Visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a location near you and schedule you complimentary spa consultation today!
Who decided that Candy Canes should be so closely associated with the Holiday season? They are everywhere you look! According to my online research, no one has the definitive answer for exactly when and how Candy Canes became a staple decoration for the Holiday season. However, the Internet does seem to agree on the fact that Peppermint essential oil has many beneficial uses. Stop by your local Planet Beach spray & spa to purchase a vial of our Peppermint Essential Oil, so you can try some of the alternative uses listed below!
Energy
The smell of peppermint has been known to stimulate energy levels. When I feel myself dragging at work, I’ll spray Planet Beach’s Citrus Mint Spa Spray in my office and immediately feel more alert.
Chest Cold
Seems like the cold weather affects everyone’s sinuses around this time of the year. The essential oil can be used to relieve sinus congestion with its ability to open your airways. Add a few drops to a hot bath and you’ll see the difference it makes!
Breakouts
For the same reason Peppermint can be used as a household cleaning agent, it is also commonly used to treat acne. The antibacterial and anti-fungal properties of the Peppermint make this essential oil helpful in preventing and reducing the appearance of breakouts.
Bad Breath
Not exactly surprised by this one, since Peppermint is a very popular flavor among toothpaste, gum, and breath mints. The Peppermint essential oil is much stronger and more effective in tackling bad breath! The bacteria living on your tongue cause the very unpleasant smell and Peppermint oil can work wonders for eliminating bad breath.
What are some other ways you have used Peppermint oil?
A little friendly competition can certainly motivate a large group to achieve a common goal. Planet Beach’s work hard, play hard atmosphere has fostered several friendly competitions over the years. A recent challenge from our Spa Performance team has lead to some friendly competition among Planet Beach spray & spa locations. The spas are outdoing each other in the hopes of being selected as the Planet Beach location with the best holiday decorations.
Awesomeness in a Tree
It all started with a very creative holiday decoration idea at the Planet Beach spray & spa in Luling, LA. Jec, the Spa Director, built a Christmas tree using our purple “awesomeness in a box” gift boxes to display in the spa’s lobby. The members at this Planet Beach location loved the tree! The picture Jec shared on Facebook instantly received lots of likes and comments from the Planet Beach franchise community.
Earlier this month, Planet Beach’s Spa Performance team, dressed in holiday attire and accessories, hosted a Facebook live video for our franchise community. They built a Planet Beach tree of their own and encouraged others to decorate the lobby of their spa with a box tree, just as the Luling location did. A comment from the Planet Beach in Deer Park, IL sparked the friendly competition: “Box tree challenge accepted!”
Happy Spalidays!
Since then, many Planet Beach spray & spa locations across the country have risen to the tree challenge. We’re not even halfway through the month of December and our newsfeeds have been filled with pictures from several spas that added a unique touch to Jec’s box tree idea. Congrats to Planet Beach in Pearland, TX for winning the challenge with the best spaliday decorations!
With this one example, you can see how some friendly competition brings out the best in all of us. I have a feeling this may become an annual tradition for Planet Beach!
Already stressing out over gift giving and party preparations? Planet Beach is here to help make sure your holiday season is as merry and bright as it can be!
Give the Gift of Spa!
I look forward to Christmas every year, but the one thing I dread is shopping for gifts. Why does picking out a present always seem difficult? With soooo many gift options and a limited amount of time to shop, gift certificates have become my go-to gift. I’ll be giving a Planet Beach gift certificate to a few of my family members and friends this year. I’m treating them to a luxury spa experience, but they have the option to choose which particular service they would enjoy the most.
Spend Quality Time with Family and Friends!
This is my favorite season because we spend so much time making memories with family and friends. If you and your friends are looking for a holiday get together idea, schedule a Spa Party at Planet Beach! Experience the ultimate relaxation with our many spa services after exchanging gifts.
Take Care of Yourself!
Don’t let the holiday season distract you from your personal wellness goals. It’s important that you try to stick to your regular workout routine. This will help significantly reduce stress (and allow you a couple extra bites of your favorite holiday dish). No excuses not to exercise with a busy schedule! If your local Planet Beach spray & spa offers HOTWORX, optimize your time with the calorie burn you’ll achieve with its 30-minute workout sessions.
Happy SPAlidays!
If you ask my family and friends for the one thing I enjoy doing the most when I’m not at work or sleeping, they’d all agree it’s watching TV. Drama, reality, documentary, romance, comedy, crime- you name it, I’ve watched it. From my cousins and I watching The Price is Right and Super Market Sweep when my grandmother babysat us as kids to binge-watching Friday Night Lights on Netflix instead of studying for my college finals, it’s always been a guilty pleasure of mine. If Lifetime movie marathons aren’t your thing and you find yourself searching for a new TV show to watch, look no further! Here’s a list of TV shows currently available on Netflix that I highly recommend:
1. Friday Night Lights
“The trials and tribulations of small town Texas football players, their friends, family, and coaching staff.” –IMDB.com
This is always my #1 recommendation! You’ll feel like a part of the team with the range of emotions you’ll experience after binge-watching all 5 seasons.
2. Grey’s Anatomy
“A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.” –IMDB.com
One of the biggest hits to come from ABC and now-popular show creator, Shonda Rhimes. You won’t be able to control your fascination with this behind-the-scenes look at the dramatic “sexscapades” of Seattle Grace Hospital and its employees.
3. Criminal Minds
“The cases of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), an elite group of profilers who analyze the nation’s most dangerous serial killers and individual heinous crimes in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.” –IMDB.com
Criminal Minds is the perfect combination of crime, psychological thriller, and suspense. I’ve watched this show multiple times and am still amazed at the unique plot of each episode. This one definitely keeps you at the edge of your seat.
PS- I’m looking for a new TV show, so feel free to comment on Facebook with some of your favorite recommendations!
We hosted a Franchise Recruitment Conference in 2015 for Planet Beach’s Regional Developers with the theme “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.” Since then, I will occasionally make mention of this cliché little rhyme to my coworkers when we all work together to accomplish a big goal. I’ve found this phrase coming to mind more often not only at work, but in my personal life as well. Teamwork is a simple concept, but we easily overlook its benefits when teamwork becomes part of your everyday life.
Here’s my friendly reminder that “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” with 3 reasons why:
- Efficiency
When working as a team, you can achieve some of the greatest results. In areas where you might not have much knowledge or skill, a teammate may excel. It’s important to recognize these strengths. Trust in and rely on your teammates, while allowing them to trust in and rely on you. Delegating tasks according to everyone’s strengths will help you reach that goal in a shorter period of time. The more efficient you are in working together, the more likely you are to reach that goal! - Responsibility
When working as a team, there is an increased sense of responsibility. Your productivity directly affects that of the entire group, and you don’t want to let your team down! This accountability always motivates me to put forth my best effort. We win as a team and lose as a team. With a competitive group of coworkers, family, and friends, we always want to be on the winning team! - Creativity
When working as a team, we are sometimes more willing to take risks in sharing new and creative ideas. It’s important to establish a sense of comfort among the group and to encourage creativity. I really enjoy the excitement of a work meeting that turns into a brainstorming session. Some of our greatest ideas and innovations at Planet Beach have resulted from these meetings. In the end, everyone takes pride in the part they played and celebrates the success we accomplished as a team effort!
I hope this inspires you to take on any upcoming projects with the help of those around you. Embrace these 3 benefits to accomplish great things by working together as a team.
Each year Planet Beach selects a group of women as our Cover Models. These ladies serve as Brand Ambassadors and appear in our marketing campaigns throughout the year. We spent the past week in New Orleans getting to know these incredible women while capturing images for next year. It’s my pleasure to announce the four women who will be representing Planet Beach as your 2017 Cover Models:
Tori Cowen
Tori is our reigning 2016 Planet Beach Cover Model of the Year. We enjoyed working with Tori so much that we welcomed her back with open arms! She was born and raised in Panama City Beach, FL, graduated from Florida State University, and was crowned Miss Florida in 2014 for the Miss America Organization.
Vanessa Pacheco
Vanessa was born in Denver, CO, and moved to El Paso, TX, at the age of 12. She is an extremely athletic and active person, loves living a healthy lifestyle, and wants to inspire and motivate others to achieve the same. Vanessa is currently an Office Representative for State Farm Insurance, while attending El Paso Community College for a degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. She is the current reigning Miss Texas Earth United States 2016.
Nichole Mellison
Nichole is originally from Seattle, WA. She later moved to Idaho, where she attended Boise State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Nichole currently resides in southern California and has successfully been a personal trainer in the Los Angeles area for over 10 years. She is a WBFF Bikini Pro competitor, sponsored athlete, and model. Nichole is also the owner and creator of Workout on Wheelz, a mobile training business specializing in geriatric fitness. It is her passion and deep fulfillment to teach health and fitness through her clients and classes!
Amber Murphy
Amber Murphy is from New Orleans, LA, and attended the University of Mississippi in Oxford, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. Her interest in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations lead to a position with the Ole Miss Athletic Department and many opportunities with ESPN. Her goal in the next few years is to open up her own boutique, while attending law school to further pursue her career as a sports agent.
I’m very proud of the strong and motivated ladies chosen this year. These women believe in Planet Beach and what the brand has to offer for those looking to achieve their beauty and wellness goals. We look forward to continuing to work with each of you. Another successful Cover Model photo shoot in the books for Planet Beach!
It’s practically impossible to open Facebook without being reminded that this Tuesday is Election Day. My newsfeed has been taken over by the many articles published as a last minute effort to sway the vote. I decided to make a conscious effort to pay as little attention to the election gossip as I possibly can. I challenge you to do the same by shifting your focus from Election Day to Veteran’s Day.
Give Thanks
This Friday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day. It is the one day set aside each year for us to honor those who have served, or currently serve, in the United States military. Our country would not be where it is today without the selfless choice they have made to protect our freedom. While exercising your right to vote on Tuesday, remember the sacrifice these Americans made to protect that right.
Don’t let this week pass by without thanking someone you know or a stranger you meet for their service in the United States military. Instead of sharing a negative article about either presidential candidate, share a positive article highlighting the story of a US Veteran. If you feel tempted to post a negative status commenting on the election, choose to post a status thanking a family member or friend who has served in the military. Encourage those you know to do the same!
Planet Beach Supports Our Military
Planet Beach spray & spa locations are honoring our service men and women by offering free spa sessions to US Veterans the entire weekend of Veteran’s Day. It is the very least we can do to show our appreciation. Our spas will also be offering 20% off select products and services and $1 membership enrollment with a valid Military ID. Please help us give thanks by sharing this blog post and tagging any Veterans you think would enjoy free relaxation services all weekend long!