TAKE CONTROL OF STRESS WITH HELP FROM MASSAGE ENVY

April Fools' Day may be just around the corner, but it's no fooling that there's another important holiday to celebrate this week-March 30th is officially "I am in Control Day."

With dozens of demands for your time and attention every day, it's important to devote a day to yourself and make a commitment to be in charge of your life, your health and your happiness. Here are five ways you can take control: 

1. Put things on pause. Stop what you're doing. Take a deep breath. When you're multitasking, your mind can't focus on the future. Today, close your eyes, sit still and envision those things that will help you feel calm and content.
2. Set some priorities. Part of feeling in control is accepting that you can't do it all. No one can. But if you decide what's really important-spending time with friends or family, campaigning for a cause, fitting in "me" time or getting ahead at work-you can commit to the things that will make the most difference in your life. And say no to the things that won't.
3. Simplify your surroundings. No matter how focused your goals are, it can be difficult to feel in control when you're surrounded by clutter and chaos. Today, set up a new filing system for your office or your bills at home. Clean out your closet and junk drawer. Make a clean sweep by getting rid of things in your life that don't have a purpose or make you happy. Donate them to charity or pass them on to a friend. When you feel in control of your environment, the rest of your day will fall into place.
4. Manage your money. In this economy, it's easy to let financial fears run your life. While you're not entirely in charge of your income, you can rein in expenses. Examine your spending habits to see what you can cut out or trim down. From big things-like refinancing your mortgage-to small-like packing your lunch instead of going out every day-being budget-conscious can help you feel more in control. What you don't want to sacrifice are investments in your health and happiness, like getting regular health checkups and monthly massages.
5. Put yourself first. You need to be at your best— mind, body and soul -to get the most out of life. Today, do something all for you. Carve out a little "me" time. You deserve it. Take a day off to explore an art museum. Sign up for a new exercise class. Book a middle-of-the-day massage. Buy yourself some beautiful flowers. Go have a Massage Envy massage.

Make taking control of your stress a healthy routine with help from Massage Envy. To learn more about the Benefits of massage, go to www.massageenvy.com.

Introductory 1-hour massage session (consists of 50 minute massage and time for consultation and dressing) is just $39. Memberships are available for $49 per month and include one 1-hour massage session. Members may also enjoy unlimited additional 1-hour massage sessions at the $39 member rate. For more information, log on to www.massageenvy.com to find the nearest Massage Envy clinic. There are 25 locations in Dallas/Ft. Worth.

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Massage Envy Limited, LLC is a national franchise of massage therapy clinics dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has opened 500 clinics in 38 states in just over five years, with 300 more franchises currently under development from coast to coast and 25 locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. For more information about Massage Envy, visit the website at www.MassageEnvy.com. *Not all types of massage available at all clinics.

Massage Envy

Dallas/Fort Worth Locations

www.MassageEnvy.com

Prestonwood - 5225 Belt Line Rd., Suite 250, Addison, TX 75254 (972) 388-5500

Allen - 816 W. McDermott Dr., Suite 340, Allen, TX 75013 (972) 747-7511

Arlington Highlands- 3900 Arlington Highlands Blvd., Suite 125, Arlington, TX 76018 (817) 465-3456

Hebron at Old Denton - 1001 E. Hebron Parkway, Carrollton, TX 75007 (972) 939-6868

Colleyville - 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 470, Colleyville, TX 76034 (817) 427-ENVY (3689)

Coppell - 120 S. Denton Tap Rd., Suite 303, Coppell, TX 75019 (972) 956-5999

Campbell @ Preston - 17194 Preston Rd., Dallas, TX 75248 (972) 818-3689 (ENVY)

Casa Linda - 9440 Garland Rd., Suite 174, Dallas, TX 75218 (972) 993-3333

Old Town- 5500 Greenville Ave., Suite 404, Dallas, TX 75206 (214) 575-ENVY (3689)

Uptown at West Village - 3699 McKinney Ave., Suite 104, Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 522-2727

Flower Mound - 950 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028 (972) 899-3610

Fort Worth - Hulen - 3000 S. Hulen, Suite 153, Fort Worth, TX 76109 (817) 732-7200

Stonebriar - 3685 Preston Rd., Suite 159, Frisco, TX 75034 (972) 370-ENVY (3689)

North Garland - 5435 N. Garland Ave., Suite 190, Garland, TX 75040 (972) 675-ENVY (3689)

South 360 - 5232 South State Highway 360, Suite 610, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 (817) 303-ENVY (3689)

Las Colinas - 975 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 112, Irving, TX 75039 (972) 556-0777

Craig Ranch- 8950 State Highway 121, Suite 340, McKinney, TX 75070 (972) 370-ENVY (3689)

Eldorado Parkway - 2890 Craig Dr., Suite #120, McKinney, TX 75070 (214) 544-ENVY (3689)

Murphy Marketplace - 223 E. Farm Rd. 544, Suite 801, Murphy, TX 75094 (972) 354-8888

Plano - 4709 Parker Rd., Suite 430, Plano, TX 75093 (972) 964-0600

Spring Creek at Hwy. 75 - 6101 Avenue K, Suite #160, Plano, TX 75074 (972) 516-8888

Rockwall - 2931 Ridge Rd., Suite 111, Rockwall, TX 75032 (972) 722-9595

Rowlett Crossing - 4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600, Rowlett, TX 75089 (972) 463-0101

Southlake East - 100 N. Kimball, Suite 108, Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 421-6727

Southlake West - 250 Randol Mill Ave., Suite 100, Southlake, TX 76092 (817) 562-4433

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Alliance Town Center - 9630 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Frisco North - 5105 Eldorado Parkway, Suite 100, Frisco, TX 75034

Richardson Eastside- 700 E. Campbell Rd., Suite 190, Richardson, TX 75080 (214) 379-8888

A great MASSAGE that fits your busy SCHEDULE and BUDGET

Contact:

Jo Trizila

Trizila Communications, Inc.

Office: (972) 247-1369

Non-published cell: (214) 232-0078

jotrizila@trizilacommunications.com