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Expand your offerings safely with Advanced Esthetics Insurance at ascpskincare.com 53 GETTY IMAGES 10 WAYS FOR MANY OF US, our lifelong purpose is focused on catering to the well-being of our clients. However, if we aren't careful, we can quickly deplete our energy if we don't also protect it. Believe it or not, burnout doesn't happen in one day. It creeps in through fatigue, malnutrition, dehydration, and ongoing stress. Protecting your energy in the treatment room is an essential strategy for career longevity. Your clients show up for an experience, and that experience can only be created if you are calm, clear, and intentional about the work you do. Building habits that sustain your mind, body, and spirit will elevate the way you present for your clients. The more you protect your energy, the more you can give, but you must pour into yourself first. Here are 10 ways to maintain your peace while helping others in the treatment room. 1 Start Each Day with Peace and Intention. Try not to start your day in a rush; instead, allow yourself enough time to get settled before taking clients. This can look like enjoying a cup of coffee or tea in silence or listening to music. Engage in prayer, meditation, or affirmations to settle in before your first session. Begin each session with intention. Take a moment to breathe deeply and visualize a bubble around yourself. This quick mental reset helps you release residual energy from your last client and approach each treatment fresh and centered. 10 Ways to Protect Your Energy in the Treatment Room by Crystal Ngozi Ochemba 2 Set Boundaries with Clients. Boundaries can take many forms. They might mean setting firm business and phone hours, returning client calls only during designated times, or protecting a nonnegotiable lunch break. Also, set a weekly work schedule and stick to it. Clients who truly support you will work with the schedule you have set. Boundaries aren't about restriction; they're about creating the structure that allows you to show up as your best. 3 Take Care of Your Physical Body. You spend long hours on your feet and moving your body. It's important to invest in supportive shoes and other tools that improve your mobility, posture, and energy. It may be helpful to invest in custom orthotic inserts for your shoes to improve balance and reduce fatigue. Additionally, ensure your treatment room is ergonomically designed—your table, chair, and stool should be adjusted to prevent overextension and strain. Incorporate stretches throughout the day to keep your body and muscles flexible and prepared for the next appointment.