Spacey after massage while doing bookings...

[mork]

I wasn't sure quite how to title this. (If you can think of a more accurate title, please suggest!) I work from home (mostly) and I get really into my work, probably like many of you. But this happens to me frequently and I'm wondering if it happens to you all:

I give a massage session to a client. I leave and go wash my hands, then I come back a few minutes later to take their money and book their next massage. Problem is I am frequently TOTALLY SPACED OUT! : I get so into my work and doing the massage I get into a completely different space. And when I come back and start to talk to them...I am generally okay about giving them recommendations for exercises or asking them about life changes they could make...but once it comes to numbers, booking dates in the appointment book, I get really stupid! I have to stare at the appointment pages for a while to really get what I am seeing (My client will ask, regarding the next appointment "does that work?" quesitoningly, as she watches me stare at my book)

???

I feel kind of embarassed about this. I haven't made any booking mistakes yet. I'm just spacey. I will frequently forget that they need to book another appointment until they remind me "So, you want to book for next time?" OH YEAH!!!!!!! lol

I know this is a result of me getting really into the "space" where I do my best work, merging with the tissue and listening to what the tissue needs.

Any ideas how I can come back from it, gently yet effectively, in my few minutes between leaving the client and coming back to them? Or any other useful words? I'm open to any thoughts on the matter. I'm generally very good at that kind of linear thing (numbers, booking appointments, logical thought, etc) just not after giving a massage.

 

[Anjuli Lewis]

Maybe ask them to re book before you even start the massage?
I think that would work for your "regular" clients, but the new ones might think it to be kind of weird.

 

[justmeh1987]

I get like that. I joke with them that I seem to get as spacey as they do.

If you don't make mistakes I wouldn't worry to much about it. Sometimes when its cold out, I step outside and let the cold air wake me up.

 

[Lady Blue]

Maybe when you step out of the room, have a glass of water waiting for you, and a small bite, some crackers or cheese. Just something to help replenish you a bit.

I find I need to have something in between every single client. doesn't mean a whole bottle of water (unless you enjoy chugging it) but a few sips, and just a mouth full of something. I find it helps to ground me a little bit. You might just need a bit of grounding.

 

[maigen_obx]

Spacey after massage while doing bookings...

merging with the tissue

This may be part of what's happening - I'm always cautious when I see references to "merging." Is there a way you can keep yourself fully involved in the massage while keeping yourself a little more separate?

 

[faiskeoadave]

Thanks for the replies! I like the idea of stepping outside. That could help a lot. I frequently do have a small bite....but maybe noticing when I'm feeling spacey and eating intentionally for grounding would help.

And the merging thing I hadn't thought of before! That was the phrase that was used in my training and so I use it now. I never feel like I actually merge with the person...But at the level where my body is touching their's there is a deep awareness and that's what lets me respond to what their tissue needs each day.

But maybe I'm doing more merging than I need to. I will pay attention to that aspect in the next few days and see what turns up.