Angel Larson Design

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  • Personal SWOT Analysis

    Angel Larson – Spring 2023

    SWOT Analysis
    StrengthsEducation at Southeast Tech
    Associates degrees in Business Administration and Marketing
    Strong writing skills
    Fast writing
    Clear, and easy to understand
    Open-communication Skills
    Active listening
    Direct questions
    Repeat for understanding
    6 years of food-service experience
    Understanding of customer needs
    Understanding of organizational goals
    Able to train others
    Leadership skills
    Friendly and open to coworkers
    Guiding by example
    Eager to help others
    Making sure that everything is ready for the next shift
    Focusing on tasks
    Able to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively
    Delegating when needed
     
    WeaknessesNegative mindset about customers
    Sometimes I let negative thoughts influence my interactions with my customers.
    Lateness I need to improve on my timing, sometimes I am 2-6 minutes late for work because I didn’t leave early enough.
    Poor Energy
    I need to improve my energy for work. Sometimes I don’t eat enough or get enough sleep before work. Procrastinating
    Sometimes I will procrastinate hard tasks, or ones that are boring or take a long time.
    Poor Rational Thinking
    I should improve my knowledge about consumer psychology, and behavioral science to help me better understand behavior and how I can interact with others better.
    Tensions between certain coworkers
    Improve interpersonal skills between me and my coworkers
     
    OpportunitiesInternship in the marketing field
    Opportunities are available through southeast tech, as well as through some of the regular customers who are in the marketing field currently. Continue to Bachelor’s Degree
    I will continue to complete my bachelor’s degree in marketing,
    after I’m done at Southeast Tech in May.
    Train as a Bartender
    I could train with my manager and other bartenders to become a sub bartender.
    Hosting
    I have started working as a host on some Saturdays, along with my normal serving. This is a good opportunity to see the business function in a different way and build my communication and professionalism skills.
    Exceeding Job Role
    Supervising on the dining room has been a good way to build trust with my manager and gain more job responsibilities in my position.     Feedback from Mentors
    Feedback from manager and boss help me to know which areas I’m doing well as well as which areas I need to improve on.
     
    ThreatsInternal Competition
    There is competition from the other servers at the steakhouse, who have more years of experience, to see who gets which hours and sections.
    Hand-Written Tickets
    I am not as fast using a POS computer system anymore, because we write all transactions, guest checks, and kitchen tickets by hand.
    I Do Not Know How to Close a Register
    This hurts my chances of being able to be a bartender or close on my own if I don’t learn this.
    Overwhelmed by Others
    I can get overwhelmed when I’m leading sometimes, and prefer to have Jana there for guidance and help. Messing up on Orders
    When I deliver low-quality service, that hurts my reputation with customers and with my coworkers. Blizzards and Cold Weather
    The weather affects how busy it is at my job, and also the time of year affects how much people are willing to spend.

    Shared Results

    Charlie:

    1. For the strengths category–
      1. All very good strengths going into business and marketing because you need to be able to talk and get along with others not just with customers, where the food business gives a good place and environment to learn and achieve these goals.
      1. Strong writing skills, open communication skills, food service, leadership skills and the ability to focus on tasks, all of which are very great skills to have going into business and marketing, you need to be able to help and understand others like co-workers, customers and more.
      1. Having leadership skills like the ones listed above and focusing on tasks play hand in hand with business and marking because you need to be organized and be able to work efficiently and effectively.
      1. You have to focused, eager, and organized to help when looking into a career with business and marketing.
      1. With that being said, I agree with all of these strengths I see this within Angel every day and it makes her a great person to talk to, be friends with, and to work with.
    2. For the weakness category-
      1. Weakness category is not to make you feel bad about things you are not doing correctly it is to help you understand places you need to make improvements on to help you succeed in this career.
      1. So, with the weakness that are listed above it gives a good understanding on things to work on and helps to break it down for people. They are all things that everyone struggles with once or twice in their lifetime.
      1. I agree with some of the weakness, but I disagree with 4,5, and 6 just because I don’t think these are generalized weakness within.

    Jared:

    • Opportunities & Threats –
      • Finishing ones education is important to better ones ability to achieve occupational dreams; however, not gaining experience on a moderate rate will affect the opportunities ahead. Bartending is a small part of industry that is important, and at the same time isn’t. It’s in the presentation that attracts the costumer. The lighting, cleanliness, house setting are various individual fundamentals. Management is more of how we can get more consumers. Working good on your own is a strong ability to achieve, since it will open doors to higher branches. 
      • Being in a competitive environment is a challenge, but the only way to be better; is to get better. The biggest competitor to you in every industry to be honest; is yourself.

    Self-Analysis

    Strengths: (Internal Advantage)

    • What professional skills do I have?
    • I am well spoken; I can formulate my words in different ways to speak to different kinds of customers. But I generally start off very friendly and approachable and am able to get my point across in few words most of the time.I can work well with a team, when everyone is openly communicating and following the same set of rules.
    • I am able to handle conflict, if my customer’s are dissatisfied, or if my coworkers have an issue with something I did or said. I am able to find out the root of the problem, correct it, apologize for the mistake, and move on.
    • I have good time-management skills when it comes to completing tasks associated with my job, if I am starting to fall behind, I will get someone to help me, or take a break on taking more tables until I am caught up again.
    • I have good writing skills, that help me to write fast and clear, so that I can turn in my tickets quickly, read my handwriting, and organize what I need to get faster. I
    • also make sure to price my tickets as soon as possible, so that it saves time later. I am able to have clear, open communication with customer, by asking them direct question, listening closely, and repeating back information.
    • I also tell my customer’s my name so they are more comfortable with me, and know who to ask for if they need me.
      • What am I good at?
        • I’m good at talking to strangers and initiating conversation.I’m good at listening to others while they are talking.I’m good at reading body language and facial cues. I am good at remembering things in the short term, so that I can get things faster and make sure it goes to the right person.
        What services can I offer but others can’t?
        • I am knowledgeable about alcoholic beverages and can bring out drinks. This is helpful because I can give my opinion and suggestion on the drinks, and I know almost every beer, liquor, and wine that we have on hand.
        What favorable personalities do I have?
        • I am in a positive mood at work and am friendly to customers. I can push away all my thoughts and attitude before work, so that I am not sounding negative to my customers. I do have to push myself to be in a better mood sometimes but its always worth it to push to see the bright side, instead of dwelling in the negative.I am receptive to my coworkers’ moods and can tell when to delve deeper or when to leave them alone. This is helpful, because it can bring me closer to my coworkers on a personal level, and help me to understand them more.
        What resources do I possess?
        • I have a dependable ride to work and can give rides to others. This is really helpful especially in the winter.  I have an app to track my tips and income. I use this app to help organize my finances and see my fiscal improvements on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
        What am I adept in?
        • I am adept with numbers, adding, and multiplication.I can write very fast and clear.I can delegate work to others well, playing to their strengths.I can be a team player and help others out, even when I’m busy.
        What other traits or skills will make you ideal for that post?
        • I show leadership in the dining room, by making sure everything is restocked and ready, making sure the other servers are doing well with their tables and seeing if they need help with anything, taking out drinks for other servers, running through transactions for other servers, asking servers how their sales where and how their night went, and by helping others with menu and service knowledge.Ability to work well on the bar side or the dining room side.Dedicated to great service for my customers and harmony between me and my coworkers.
        What type of business contacts do you have? Preferably in fields like insurance, marketing, and advertising.
        • Contacts within the business field through regular customers
          • Jeffry Hazlett – AdvertisingTricia Benn – MarketingSteve Paulson – Marketing and Advertising
        Have you completed any campaigns or projects? If so, what are they?
        • When I used to work at O So Good, I would make menu lists for the coffee drinks and the desserts. I would also print out kids’ menu, special menus, and update drink and special boards. I would also sometimes oversee some of the inventory and would regularly check if we needed to order anything.
        With your expertise in a certain field, can you impact positive change in an organization?
        • I believe that with my expertise in the field of customer service and food service, I could help make a positive change in the practices of an organization.
      • What professional certifications or qualifications do you have that make you stand out from the rest.
        • I have completed my serv-safe alcohol certification when I worked at Granite City, and I have completed my OASHA certification.

    Weaknesses: (Internal Disadvantage)

    • What am I bad in?
      • I am bad in medical emergencies.
      • I am bad when dealing with physics and calculus.
      • I am bad at dealing with being outside in cold weather.
    • What should I hone and practice?
      • I need to work on my communication skills when it comes to sharing my feelings with others.
      • I should work on my rational thinking skills.
    • What am I afraid of?
      • I am afraid of letting other people down.
      • I am afraid of letting myself down.
      • I am afraid that I will mess up so bad that I’ll get fired and everyone will hate me.
    • What is my wrong mindset?
      • My wrong mindset is when I let negative thoughts influence my interactions with my customers and coworkers. Sometimes I get really annoyed at work and it can be hard to let that out without upsetting someone.
    • What are the roots of my failure?
      • The root of my failure is when I am unrealistic, and don’t believe in myself enough.
    • What do I need to improve?
      • I need to improve on my timing. I really want to start coming to work and school 10 minutes early, so that I’m not stressed out and I’m all ready to go.
      • I need to improve my energy for work.
      • I need to improve my attitude with some customers.
      • I need to improve my view on who I’m working with.
    • What traits do you think you should and can improve on?
      • I can get distracted from the bigger picture sometimes.
      • Sometimes I will procrastinate hard tasks when I’m really stressed.
      • I should work on what do when I’m feeling overwhelmed.
    • To deliver success in your current or future roles, do you think you have the essential skills or qualifications?
      • Improve my punctuality to work, school and events.
      • Improve my knowledge about consumer phycology, and behavioral science.
      • Improve interpersonal skills between me and my coworkers.
      • Improve my physical health.
      • Improve my working mindset to be more positive.

    Opportunities: (External Advantages)

    • What training programs are available?
      • Internship opportunities are available through southeast tech.
    • Can I receive better education?
      •  I will continue to complete my bachelor’s degree in marketing, after I’m done at Southeast Tech in May.
    • What can my employer offer to improve myself?
      • I could train with my manager, and other bartenders to become a sub bartender.
      • I have started working as a host on some Saturdays, along with my normal serving. This is a good opportunity to see the business function in a different way and build my communication and professionalism skills.
      • Supervising on the dining room has been a good way to build trust with my manager and gain more job responsibilities in my position.
      • Feedback from manager and boss help me to know which areas I’m doing well as well as which areas I need to improve on.
    • Who can support and help me?
      • My parents, extended family, boyfriend, friends, teachers and my manager; all help to support, educate, and encourage me in my life and career.
    • What am I best suited for?
      • I’m best suited for a job involving group interaction and working together but that also involves specific tasks I can accomplish on my own.
      • I need freedom in the workplace. I want to be trusted to work on my own but also have access to have help from my managers.
      • I prefer to work in a job where I can interact with a lot of people, and where I can use my brain to solve problems quickly and effectively.
      • I like a job that has specific goals and guidelines, but where you can use your own methods and means to get the job done your own way.
    • What trends in your industry can you take advantage of?
      • One thing to take advantage of is that employers want people who are adaptable, and easy to work with. So that they can learn and grow on the job, while being able to accomplish goals with others.

    Threats: (External Disadvantages)

    • Who are my competitors?
      • People who are more professional outside of the workplace.
      • People who are more on time and dedicated to hours.
      • People who are already done with college.
      • People who have experience in the field.
      • Competition from the other servers at the steakhouse, who have more years of experience.
    • What are the new technologies that I don’t master?
      • I am not as fast using a POS computer system.
      • I do not know how to close a register.
    • What hinders my efforts to success?
      • Can get overwhelmed when I’m leading.
      • I feel like I need to be taken more seriously in the workplace.
      • When I deliver low-quality service, that hurts my reputation with customers and with my coworkers.
    • Can current job and industry changes and progression affect your advancement?
      • There are no health benefits, paid time off, or advancement guarantees in my job.
      • The weather affects how busy it is at my job, and the time of year affects how much people are willing to spend.

  • About Me – Angel Larson Artist Bio

    I have completed a semester of graphic design at the USD Community College for Sioux Falls, an associate’s degree in marketing, an associate’s degree in business administration, and now an associate’s degree in media design technology. I am very happy that I decided to extend my marketing education to designing because that’s where my creativity really shines. I enjoy being able to bring ideas to life through the use of different technologies and mediums. I am passionate about planning, organizing, and executing effective designs. I love exploring the areas of storyboarding, filming, photography, photo/video editing, layout, typography, web design, and print production. I thrive when I can be part of a creative team that will challenge and enhance each other. 

    I have spent a year interning in marketing communications at North Central International. My role involves working closely with the marketing manager to perform the various tasks required for in-house marketing. I have gained experience creating ads for various mediums, creating flyers, creating signage, creating trade show banners and displays, performing market research, planning advertising campaigns, and coordinating various events. The internship has been very challenging but rewarding, and I have learned so much by taking on every new project that has come my way. 

    For fun, I have been taking adult beginner ballet classes once a week. I enjoy the ballet classes and that I am pushing myself to learn new things and go farther than I ever thought possible by going outside of my comfort zone. I also deeply enjoy drawing, coloring, and painting, where I can turn my inspirations into reality by envisioning my idea, planning the materials, researching, sketching, and then executing different techniques to achieve the results I desire.

  • Tips to Fall Asleep on Time

    If you are like me, you may struggle with getting to sleep on time. I could be severely tired, yet still end up staying up later than I want to and then not being able to wake up on time. Here are some tips I have learned that help me to be able to fall asleep when I want too. If you are struggling with insomnia and have tried all these tips, consult with a doctor for their recommendations.

    1. Stop Drinking Caffeine at Noon
      • People react differently to caffeine. For some people, it gives them energy, focus, and increased motivation. Some people don’t notice the affects of caffeine at all. I like to drink caffeine in the morning and maybe have more at lunch time. I have found for myself that if I drink caffeine later than about noon-1pm, I will have a harder time winding down for bed. Even if my body is tired, if I drink caffeine too late, my mind will be buzzing and i have a harder time relaxing and calming down. Even if you don’t feel like caffeine has an affect on you at night, this is something you could try and see if it helps to let you be sleepier and more relaxed before bed.
    2. Create a Night Routine
      • A night routine can help you at night by creating healthy habits that make you feel accomplished, relaxed and ready for the next day. It also helps to take the decisions out of what you should do before bed. The night routine I have created for myself to aid me in going to bed on time and being prepared for the next day is too: Choose my outfits for the next day, set out the food I will be brining with me to work and school, planning my schedule for the next day, and making sure I tracked my calories. I then eat dinner. After eating dinner I wash my face and brush my teeth. I then lay in bed and read for a half and hour to an hour until I fall asleep. This is the night routine that I have developed recently and am working on making into long term habits. I don’t expect myself to follow this on the weekend, except for washing my face and brushing my teeth right after eating. By creating this routine and have set times for when I should do these tasks, I don’t really have to think about what i need to do when I’m really tired. I am very bad at making healthy decisions when I’m tired so just following this routine helps me stay on track with my goals. It helps me to feel prepared for the next day and to be the healthiest I can be.
    3. Limit Screen Usage Before Bed
      • An important thing I have found to make sure my brain is sleepy and my body is relaxed is to stop looking at screens at least an hour before bed. Phone, TV, tablet, computer screens, etc. are very harsh on your eyes especially at night. Social media, movies, and the internet may be making your brain more awake before bed than you realize. I find If I start scrolling on my phone in bed it is really hard to stop and does not make me feel more tired or willing to go to sleep. I have found for myself that reading a book with a reading light is a great way to go through the rest of your mental energy before bed, relax your body, and have you time before bed. Other hobbies like stretching, meditating, or doing something calming and relaxing in low light would probably also work.
    4. Have a Plan for the Next Morning
      • I have found that if I am prepared and excited for the next day ahead, It is a lot easier for me to fall asleep. When I know exactly what I am going to do the next day and what I need to do right away when I wake up, it makes me feel more excited for the next day and wanting to go to bed on time so I can wake up with energy and accomplish my goals.

    Those are my tips for being able to get to sleep easier. Let me know if you have tried any of these and what tips you have for going to bed on time.

  • Preparing to go Back to College after Summer Break

    Back-to-school can be a very stressful and exciting time of year for any student. As someone who is going into my 5th year or college, I have had plenty of time to adjust to the college experience and what needs to be done before starting the fall semester. The circumstances may vary though, and make you feel more or less nervous to go back to school. If it is your first year in college, you are starting a new program, or going to a new school than before, your nerves might be particularly high.

    As a first time student to a college or program, it is very important to make sure you write down your email login information and student portal information so you don’t forget it! Usually your college will send you a letter with your class schedule, important dates, and what your balance for the semester is going to be. Make sure you keep track of this information and stay on top of things!

    A few weeks before your classes start, make sure that you order your textbooks for the semester, figure out what your class schedule is going to be, have your aid/finances in order, and have all the supplies necessary for the semester. You will also need to figure out if you are going to be working during the semester and make arrangements with work to change your schedule if needed. A lot of colleges will also want you to validate your enrollment within a few weeks of classes starting.

    Last year I was starting a new program, and I didn’t realize until a few weeks before it started that there was a certain laptop I was required to buy, and that I would need to have a digital camera for one of my classes. I was late into realizing this, but luckily it still worked out. I was able to make a payment plan for my tuition, and borrow my sister’s camera to use for the class. Keep in mind also that for a new program, there will probably be a day set before your classes start that they will require you to come if you are a new student.

    If you are living on campus there are a lot more things to consider that you may need to be working on throughout the summer. If you are requesting housing, you will often need to do that long before the semester starts, as well as figuring out if you have a roommate in mind or are ok with any roommates. You will also need to move into your dorm before classes start, and make sure you have all the necessary furniture/items with you for your dorm.

    Starting a new semester in college be a lot of work, but it is worth it to get everything set-up and prepare BEFORE your classes start. Save yourself peace of mind and stress by being proactive!

    Let me know if you have any tips or things you wish you would have done before starting a new semester of college!

  • How to Start Tracking Your Personal Finances

    When it comes to tracking your income and spending, it can be a very tedious and tiring process. I have found though, that overtime, the more I keep track of my finances, the easier it is to know how I am doing financially and keep up with financial goals.

    If you are anything like my boyfriend, you have never going through your month of income and expenses and seen exactly what is coming in and out and how you are doing financially. This can be dangerous, because you may be spending more than you are making, and digging yourself into a whole. The only way to really know is to go through everything individually, to see where your money is coming in and out.

    I personally enjoy tracking everything down physically in a notebook, but excel or word might be more enjoyable to you. All you need is a notebook, a pen and/or pencil, and access to your online banking accounts. You may also need to have your receipts, if you are likely to forget what you bought or if you paid in cash for some things.

    To start, write the current month you are tracking and the year at the top. Under that write “Income:.” Leave some space and write “Expenses:” as the next category. I like to break down my expenses into subcategories, “Credit:, Debit:, and Cash:.” If you have more than one checking account or credit card, you might want to have those in separate categories as well. I also like to track my transfers, so I make a category called “Transfers:” but this is optional.

    Under each category, I track every transaction individually. With each transaction I include the date, amount spent or received, the place it was spent or came from, and more specific details so I know what was purchased or why it was received. For example: 8/19 -$10.11 Walmart – Groceries
    This helps me when I go back later and track the individual spending categories. Its up to you if you want to track individual items or the sum of and individual transaction. For example if you when to Walmart and bought groceries and clothes, you might want to track the food and clothes under separate transactions.

    I go through all my income, including cash, then all the transactions for the month spend on my credit card, debit card, and what I spent in cash. You can do this all at once at the end of the month, or update throughout the month as you spend money. I like to update my finance tracking every few days throughout the month so It doesn’t take as long to analyze at the end of the month.

    Once the end of the month hits and I have everything writen down in its category, I go back and marked the spending categories with different colors to represent what type of thing I bought. For example, “Car Washes, Fast Food, Groceries, Hygiene, Fast Food, Subscriptions, Dates, Rent, Car Insurance, Internet, Rent, Utilities, Doctor Bills, Medications, Entertainment, Clothes, Gas, Gifts” and any other categories you want to include. Once I have those color coded, I go through and add up all the categories, separately and then together. “Total Income=, Total Transfers=, Total Expenses=, Total Spent in Credit=, Total Spent in Debit=, Total Spent in Cash=.” Then I add up the individual categories of the expenses. The sum of the amount spent by categories should equal the total expenses.

    Once I have all of that totaled, I can see how much I made, how much I spent, and how much I transferred to savings. Doing this every month really helps me to see if I am doing well, and what I need to individually improve. These factors guide me for my budgeting goals for the next month. If I spent too much eating out, I know I need to improve that next month. If I have upcoming expenses that I already know of in the next month, I can add that into next month’s budgeting goal. Doing intensive tracking can also help to make sure you are meeting your savings goals and see where you need to cut back on.

    In conclusion, I have personally found tracking my finances every month to be very important. I hope that this guide will help you if you are new to budgeting and want to help understand how it can be helpful to meet your financial goals.

  • My First Experience Using a Sauna

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    As a member of the gym Greatlife, I have always been interested in trying out the sauna rooms there. I was curious to know what kind of health benefits can be achieved by using saunas. There a a few different Greatlifes in Sioux Falls where you can use these dry saunas before a workout, after, or just for the experience itself.

    Dry saunas are small enclosed rooms where the temperature is very high, with the humidity staying relatively low. At Greatlife they are located in the girls locker room or boys locker room. respectively. These rooms will lead to your body temperature to raise higher, to a point where you will start to sweat a lot. It may seem weird to want to sweat a lot, but these rooms can lead to a lot of potential benefits.

    Sauna benefits may include easing pain, reducing stress, and improving cardiovascular health, according to Medical News Today’s article, “What are the benefits and risks of saunas?” When a person sits in a sauna, their heart rate increases and blood vessels widen. This increases circulation, which mimics the effects of low to moderate exercise depending on how long you stay in the sauna. Increased blood circulation may help to reduce muscle soreness, improve joint movement, and ease arthritis pain. The sauna may also promote relaxation through the increase of circulation. Sauna use is linked to lower cardiovascular health issues, lower blood pressure and enhanced heart function. Saunas can also help to open your airways and clear out phlegm, helping you to breathe better. The best course is to use a sauna along with regular exercise for the best results. The amount of time you stay in the sauna as well as how often you go can vary the health effects you will receive. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313109

    It is important to know however, that saunas may not be suitable for everyone, and there are factors that will make using a sauna dangerous!

    Saunas may not be suitable for people who have low pressure, have had a heart attack, are pregnant, children, or if you are sick. You should consult your doctor if you have any of these conditions and want to see if they would advise you to use a sauna or not. It can also be dangerous to use a sauna if you are dehydrated, are using substances like alcohol, or if you are in the sauna for too long. These factors may lead you to feeling dizzy or nauseous and lead to passing out. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313109

    In my experience, I found the sauna to be very relaxing and to relieve a lot of stress. I was initially unsure of what it would be like or if I would feel any benefits. I made sure to drink plenty of water before I went in, as I have a tendency to get nauseous if I am not well hydrated. I made the mistake of bringing my phone and water bottle in with me at first. This is not advised because your phone and any metal will get very hot. It took about a minute before my face was sweating and a few more before the rest of my body was sweating. I ended up taking my phone and water bottle out after 5-10 minutes, rehydrating, cooling off and then re-entering the sauna.

    The second time, my body heated up a lot faster and I was trying to figure out what to do while I was sitting in there. I ended up laying against the wall in a comfortable position and counting to 10 minutes. The time was passing very quickly and I was making sure I wasn’t feeling sick or uncomfortable. After the 10 minutes passed I decided to get out, cool off, and drink more water so I could stay hydrated.

    I ended up going back into the sauna for a third time. This time I was focused on trying to meditate and seeing what effects my body was feeling. The sauna rooms are usually very dark, quiet, and have a calming wooden atmosphere. As someone who always has my mind running, it was nice to be able to clear my head, be in the moment, and just relax. It was very warm and cozy, leading to a zen feeling for me where my stresses melted away for a while. I actually enjoyed being able to sweat so much as I usually never get that sweaty during workouts. I noticed also that my heart rate sped up. I left once I felt that it was too hot to handle anymore.

    Overall, for me, the sauna experience was very relaxing. It is a great place to meditate, get in touch with your body and mind, and maximize your health after working out. I would definitely recommend them for people who are suitable to use them to try out. I don’t think everyone would enjoy the experience, but it is worth it to try out and see how you feel, and if you like the effects.

    If you have high stress/anxiety it is a great place to relieve stress, connect with your body, and calm down. I was very anxious and not in a good mood before my sauna session, but afterwords I felt very at ease and happy with my experience. Let me know what you think of saunas or if you would like to try it out, as well as what kind of sauna you think is the best! (wood buring, electrically heated, infrared room, steam room)