“I’ll rest once this project is done.” We hear this from so many of our guests, and we understand why. Life in Dubai moves fast, the workload rarely slows down, and there is always one more call to take. However, the men who perform at their best year after year tend to share a few simple habits, and none of them involves working longer hours.
Habit One: They Protect Their Sleep
Successful men treat sleep as part of the job, not a reward for finishing it. The research supports them. According to McKinsey, after about 17 to 19 hours awake, a person performs a range of tasks about as well as someone with a blood alcohol level of 0.05 per cent. Harvard Business Review also reports that many executives sleep six hours or less, which affects their judgment, creativity and emotional control, and that leaders such as Jeff Bezos and Arianna Huffington make sleep a priority.
To protect your sleep, try going to bed at the same time each night, keep your phone outside the bedroom, and switch off screens an hour before bed. A cool, and dark room can make a real difference too.
Habit Two: They Switch Off From Work
Leaving the office is easy, but leaving work behind is much harder. Researchers call this psychological detachment, and it matters more than most of us realise. Studies show that when people fail to mentally step away from their jobs during their time off, they are more likely to experience strain, burnout and lower life satisfaction.
Successful men give their minds a proper break. They set a time when emails stop, put the phone away at the dinner table, and spend time on something they enjoy, whether that is a game of padel, a drive with friends or an evening with the family. As a result, they come back the next morning with more energy and clearer thinking.
Habit Three: They Look After the Body That Carries Them
Your body carries you through every meeting, every flight and every late night. That is why successful men make time for movement and recovery. A regular massage is one of the few hours in the week with no phone, no meetings and no decisions to make. It gives both the body and mind a chance to reset, and it can help you unwind and sleep better.
Try: Aromatherapy Massage
If regular quality sleep is the habit you want to work on and fix, Aromatherapy Massage is a lovely place to begin. During the massage, our therapist uses slow, flowing strokes with carefully chosen essential oils, such as calming lavender. At this point, your breathing naturally slows, and your shoulders begin to drop. At the end of the massage, many of our guests tell us they feel calm and ready for a deep and restful night.
Try: Indian Head Massage
If you find it hard to switch off, Indian Head Massage is made for you. Long days of screens and calls leave tension sitting in the head, neck and shoulders. During the massage, our therapist works gently through the upper back, shoulders, neck, scalp and face, easing that tightness one area at a time. As a result, your mind can finally quiet down. With sessions of 45 and 60 minutes, it also fits easily into even the busiest week.
Rest Is Part of Success
Success is not only about how hard you work. It is also about how well you recover. At Cool Aroma Spa, we have been helping the men of Dubai rest and recharge for many years, with experienced therapists who know the right technique for every guest. So make time for yourself this month and come back to work sharper than ever.
Book your massage session today at Cool Aroma Gentlemen’s Spa.
Oud Metha, Dubai: Open from 10:00 am to 12:00 AM (midnight)
Call to book: 04 3709706
Make an appointment at our branch at Oud Metha, Dubai.
Oud Metha, Dubai: Open from 10:00 am to 12:00AM Midnight
Call to book: 04 3709706
