If youāve ever tried to book a spa appointmentāand ended up in a mini emotional rollercoasterāyouāre not alone. Whether itās juggling work, family, or your own ever-growing to-do list, claiming that much-needed āme timeā can sometimes feel like trying to score concert tickets.
Welcome to the chaotic, hilarious, and oddly stressful world of spa booking! Hereās the 10 stages you might go throughāand how to come out calm, collected, and blissed out.
1. The Enthusiastic Decision
āYes! Iām finally booking that massage/float/sauna session. Self-care, here I come!ā
Youāre pumped. Youāve marked your calendar. Youāre ready to treat yourself like royalty.
2. The Overwhelm
Scrolling through services and add-ons⦠deep tissue, hot stones, aromatherapy, cupping, reflexology⦠Wait, how many treatments do I need? Can I handle all of them in one visit? Decision paralysis sets in.
Survival tip: Start simple. One amazing treatment beats three mediocre ones.
3. The Calendar Shuffle
You pull out your planner or phone calendar, trying to find the perfect time. But itās like scheduling a meetingāeveryoneās busy.
Survival tip: Pick a non-negotiable time and protect it like your last piece of chocolate.
4. The Booking Battle
You try to book online or callāand the slots are vanishing faster than socks in a dryer.
Survival tip: Donāt panic. Keep refreshing or call the spa directlyāthey might have last-minute cancellations.
5. The FOMO Hits
You see friends posting about their spa days on social media. Why didnāt you book sooner? Panic sets in.
Survival tip: Remember, your time will come. Self-care isnāt a race.
6. The Compromise
Nope, no ideal times left. So you settle for the only slot available⦠thatās 6.00 pm on a Tuesday.
Survival tip: Itās still spa time. Celebrate the small wins!
7. The Anticipation Builds
Youāve booked. You count down the days, fantasising about your float, massage, or sauna session.
8. The Day Before Prep
You plan your outfit, clear your schedule, maybe even do a little extra stretching or skincare. Youāre ready.
9. The Blissful Escape
You arrive at Float Space, leave your worries at the door, and soak in every minute of relaxation you deserve.
10. The Post-Spa Glow (and Planning the Next One)
You leave feeling refreshed⦠and suddenly plotting how soon you can book your next appointment.
Bonus Survival Tips from Float Space
- Your a part of our loyalty programme – get booking and get rewards (hello, Ā£40 gift voucher!).
- Book your next session before you leaveāno booking battles later.
- Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive early access to new slots and offers.
Remember, the spa booking struggle is realābut so is the bliss when you finally get your spot. At Float Space, weāre here to make it as smooth as possible⦠because you deserve that relaxation without the stress.