How to Radiate Confidence: Dump the Stress

Want to infuse a whole lot of confidence in your life, beginning today? Emma did, but what she didn’t expect were the far-reaching benefits.

It should have been a special day for Emma. It wasn’t.
She was stressed to the tearing point. And that was before the minor fender bender and the spilled coffee on her new silk blouse. By the time she drew into the parking lot, her hands on the steering wheel were shaking.

Indecision Erodes Confidence

She stared blankly at the beauty salon doors, her head jam-packed with overwhelm, wondering what to do. At this point, she didn’t trust her own decision-making.
The demands of work, family, and household had never been trivial but a recent disappointment had taken an extra toll on her. It had sapped her confidence even more.

She stared blankly at the beauty salon doors, her head jam-packed with overwhelm, wondering what to do. At this point, she didn’t trust her own decision-making.
The demands of work, family, and household had never been trivial but a recent disappointment had taken an extra toll on her. It had sapped her confidence even more.

Should She Cancel?

Her sister had given her a gift certificate for a facial but she doubted that she’d be able to relax enough to enjoy it. With a sigh, she felt for the door handle. How could she hurt her sister’s feelings?

Sanctuary Called Little Dipper

Fortunately for Emma, Little Dipper, the beauty salon owned by Jessica Magee, is largely different from most beauty salons. Jessica is an unusual esthetician and treats her clients holistically.
She is part of the Bliss Studio ATX, a group of wellness providers who embrace the concept of holistic health.
They like Jessica believe that the individual should be treated as an interlinked whole. In other words, if the underlying cause of headaches is a knot in your neck, then taking an aspirin does not get to the root of the problem. Undoing the knot does.

Jessica is an Excellent Listener

It’s one of her gifts. Being a good listener is rare and she’s a good reader, too—but more about that later.
When Emma walked in, Jessica could see stress in all caps clinking from every sharp angle. So, instead of hurrying Emma into the chair, they shared a fragrant tea and chatted about the best hacks to combat summer heat. They discovered a similar taste in music and wispy long scarves.

There is a distinct ‘before and after’ that comes with Jessica’s hands-on facial.
Emma noticed the contrast at once. The blare of fumes and chaos faded to be replaced by elegant décor and calm. Inside the salon is quiet and cushioned.
Little Dipper is safe and inviting. Even as they sat and chatted, Jessica could sense the softening of Emma’s shoulders. The ridged posture and clenched body started to relax.

A Small Smile Blooms on Emma’s Face

She recognizes that she made the right decision to stay.
By now Emma feels welcomed and it isn’t long before she slips between white sheets that fold silken and cool about her. She can feel the tension melt away. She can feel her breath run smooth like wavelets on a sandy beach, almost giggling along the edges.
Only now does the actual facial routine begin.

Regular Facial vs Holistic Facial: What’s the Difference?

Most facials have three main components; cleanse, massage, mask/tone. The real value of a facial, however, is measured by the massage. Massage is often done by machines these days. But there is nothing more beneficial than a massage done by excellent hands.
Jessica uses her hands. It’s a special skill.
That is her expertise. Not too many have it, hands that dance on the skin, never too heavy or clumsy, but gifted with the touch. Light, subtle, and strong. Intuitive hands.

Jessica uses her hands to read the skin, probing just enough to get the needed information. But then, she goes further and reads the areas beneath the skin, delving into the underlying tensions below. That’s where the body’s innermost complaints are lodged.

The Holistic Journey Begins Here

For Emma, the experience opened a pathway to regain her confidence and take better care of herself. She realizes that harmony in body and mind is achievable if she advocates for herself.
We are a sum of many parts, after all. If one two or ten are out of sorts, then it stands to reason that the whole cannot function with optimal efficiency.

Fixing What is Out Of Sorts is What Jessica Does

She is an expert in her field but more, she can rely on her group to support and enhance her endeavors. She is the antidote to stress because she makes it her business to identify the distress, be that minor or major.
Maybe right now you’re telling yourself: “All very well, but not for me.” Rapidly followed, no doubt, by every reason why not.
Don’t worry, we’ve been there.

Women Have an Amazing Talent for Prioritizing Everything and Everyone Else

Like Emma, it’s only themselves they don’t make time for.
But self-care is needed. It is an essential ingredient of wellness, both physical and mental.
According to The Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), “overwhelming and prolonged stress” is linked to increased mental and age-related health incidence. The impact on women’s self-confidence is substantial.

An alarming 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians turn out to be stress-related according to the American Institute for Stress. The increase of stress in our lives cannot be ignored without consequences.

Take Yourself on a Journey of Self-Care

Jessica and her group are highly motivated to help you empower yourself. The rewards will be many but first and foremost you will regain confidence in yourself.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

At Bliss Studio ATX we are keenly aware of the toll stress-related episodes take on the body and the mind. We have developed de-stressing programs across multi-disciplines that include acupuncture, chiropractic services, massage, and Pilates in addition to skincare. At Bliss Studios we are dedicated to providing holistic wellness for both women and me