Belladrum Festival!

Body Belle will be there! Look out for me in the Hielan Fields and come along for a FREE massage! Belladrum here I come :o)

Back Pain and RSI

Back Pain and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can be major factors in absence from work, but regular massage therapy can greatly reduce and minimise the effects, making staff and employers much happier people! Healthy Working Lives has some great advice and information on workplace practice, along with details of legal duties and responsibilities - check it out!

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Little anecdotes

I'm a great believer in creating your own destiny. If you believe in yourself and believe in the power of the Universe, then anything is possible. Here are some great little phrases to remind you to stay positive and focused:

• Feeling confused only attracts confusion
• Don't have any regrets
• The Universe will look after you
• Be kind to others
• If you do it only for the money, you won't succeed
• Feeling negative and listening to your fears will only cause failure and lost opportunities
• Turn "I can't afford it" into "How can I afford it"
• You can be anyone and do anything you want to, as long as you believe it

I hope these phrases help you to stay positive and reach your dreams - always believe!

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Invest in your workforce and they'll invest in you

According to the CIPD, healthy people mean a healthy business. And it stands to reason - if you look after the well-being of your staff and show them that they are genuinely valued and appreciated, then the return will come back threefold. It's a 'win-win' situation.

"Forward-thinking organisations recognise that managing their people is just as important to success as control of financial and capital resources. Some organisations are moving towards a promoting a concept of 'wellness' as a preventative measure to address employee health. Through an investment in people, organisations can achieve excellence and maintain a leading edge.

The 2007 CIPD Absence management survey showed that sickness absence accounts for 8.4% of working time - equivalent to 8 working days for each employee each year. The average cost of sickness absence is £659 per employee per year, with absence being one of HR professionals' top three concerns." Source - CIPD website

What causes absence?

"The main causes of sickness absence for manual and non-manual employees have been identified as:

Manual	Non-Manual
Minor illness*	Minor illness*
Back pain	Stress
Musculo-skeletal injuries	Musculo-skeletal injuries
Home/family responsibilities	Back pain
Stress	Home/family responsibilities
Recurring medical conditions	Recurring medical conditions
Injuries/accidents not related to work	Other absences not related to ill-health

*Minor illness includes colds, flu, stomach upsets and headaches.

The number of employers reporting an increase in stress-related absence continues to rise according to our latest absence survey." Source - CIPD website

Many of the above reasons for absence can be helped with the aid of massage therapy. Body Belle can visit your workplace as often as you wish and help improve levels of staffing, boost staff morale and lower the levels of stress-related illness and/or absence.

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Tips for Reducing Stress

Stress can play havoc with our minds, body and soul... try and take time out each day to reduce stress levels and feel much better within yourself. And of course, treat yourself to a massage, even if only for 10 minutes, it will make the world of difference to your day.

Stress Reducing Tips

1. Smile - even if you don't feel like it. Smiling helps to release feel good endorphins and if it's fake or real, your smile will help you to FEEL better!
   
2. Exercise - to make it easier and more fun, break it down into 10 minute sessions and do 3 sessions a day - that way you get your 30 minutes daily exercise without even noticing!
3. Learn to say no - if something or someone makes you feel unhappy, then walk away.
4. Recognise what triggers your stress and try to avoid it if possible.
5. Eat healthily - we all know the benefits and we are what we eat...
6. Get a good nights sleep - switch off the TV, go to bed early and catch up on some Z's
7. Go for a walk - the fresh air will clear your mind.
8. Have a massage!
9. Relax with your pet - try it and see how you feel.
10. Have an aromatherapy bath - try rose, ylang ylang, sandalwood and of course the old faithful, lavender. Always check for precautions though when using oils and follow the instructions as oils can have a detrimental effect too if not used properly. Always consult a professional aromatherapist for their advice if you can.
11. Write a journal - in a few weeks, look back over your entries and see what the common thread is - maybe there is something stressing you and you didn't realise it until you see it written down.
    
12. Simply sit back and BREATHE - slowly and deeply, really fill your lungs and feel your diaphragm lift - you can do this anywhere, just stop and take it in... relaxation is key.
    
13. Don't sweat the small stuff... get things into perspective.

These are just a few of my own tips, try them and see - isn't it worth it to feel better?

Enjoy your day and make it stress-free!

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Now on Twitter!

Okay, I've got to grips and Body Belle is now on Twitter! Tweet with me at http://twitter.com/massagehighland
Failing that, just search for 'massagehighland' and you'll find me! Technology... :)

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Body Belle Corporate & Events

Body Belle has had a wee bit of a 'facelift' - welcome to Body Belle Corporate & Events and Body Belle Bridal.

Body Belle Corporate & Events delivers a professional massage service to companies and their employees or clients and to wedding parties and their guests.

Stress can have a huge impact on our daily lives and massage has been proven to help combat and lower our stress levels.

Imagine relaxation and pampering delivered right to your doorstep, office, hotel room or hospitality suite...

Body Belle Corporate can help your business by:

• Improving employee productivity and company profitability
• Reducing sick leave
• Decrease your employee turnover
• Increase efficiency
• Boost morale and teambuilding
• Its CONVENIENT and AFFORDABLE

Body Belle Bridal is the perfect way to ensure you look and feel your best on the big day:

• Relieves and stress and aids relaxation
• Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
• Promotes deeper and easier breathing
• Reduces blood pressure
• Enhances health and radiance of the skin
• Improves posture
• Releases endorphins, the body's own natural painkiller
• The perfect way to start married life and an ideal gift for members of your wedding party

Perhaps you are a wedding guest looking for an unusual gift to give to the bride and groom - give the gift of relaxation and set up massage treatments for the happy couple...

Get in touch for a tailored quote and find out more on the website at www.bodybelle.co.uk

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