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December 30, 2008

Are You Working The Week After Christmas?

I owned my own practice and therefore could set my own hours. Lots of people think that when you set your own hours, you can make lots of money and take all the time off that you want. That is flawed thinking. In reality, to be successful in business, especially a service business, you need to be available when your clients are available.

Often on those days that many people take off, federal holidays, teacher work days and the days between Christmas and New Years, I would have my doors open. This allowed me to take advantage of the population of people who want massage but have limited opportunities to schedule one.

Also, depending upon how many gift certificates you sold this Christmas season, many people will want to take advantage of their gift right away. Often this population would not buy this kind of indulgence for themselves, but really appreciate getting a massage as a gift. Nothing is better than ramping up the opportunity to relax while taking a few days off.

Now, while the week after Christmas can be wonderfully lucrative, there is no shame in taking time off to take care of yourself and recharge your batteries. After all, if we as therapists don't take care of ourselves, how can we be expected to take care of others? It's a call that only you can make based upon your business model, physical health, and desire to work.

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Posted by linda at December 30, 2008 8:53 AM