Might our ability to handle stress be better if we know we’ve got that massage appointment booked?
I’ve been musing on something interesting which has previously not occurred to me.
We know the effects of stress reduction, during and post massage, are massive. But I never considered what the psychological effects of having an appointment booked in the future might be i.e. pre massage. Might the knowledge that our next massage, being just around the corner, help us to ‘cope’ better when stress levels are high for a period of time?
It’s like having that holiday is in sight; it’s a little easier to deal with everything that might be getting too much. I propose the same to be true about having a massage to look forward to.
If we are going through a stressful time, surely subconsciously, or maybe even consciously, we are able too remain sane in the knowledge that, in a few days, we can just let it all drift away and feel the post massage effects for the days to come?
This must be the same principle that cures the toothache as soon as the appointment to see the dentist is booked, and ensures my hair is looking fine the day I’m getting it cut. I’ve often thought it’s a shame we can’t trick ourselves by pretending we consulting the doctor etc. But we need the real thing, so book that massge!