When you have a never-ending to-do list it can feel irresponsible to engage in self-care, but in our many conversations with some of the most productive business owners and creatives we’ve found that self-care is one of the most effective ways to boost productivity.
Maggie Hlebarova
Self care is the most important priority for me, before anything else. I know that without making the much needed time for myself, I cannot perform to the best of my abilities, and my creative flow is limited. As far as daily rituals, I focus on a mix of physical, mental & emotional wellness activities to prime for the day. This typically includes regular exercise, meditation, getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water and taking breaks from my phone (this is essential, since I spend so much time on my phone throughout the day for work). Read more>>
Leah Carter
Self-care has become an increasingly important part to my business and something I continue to learn and explore. At the beginning of my career, I would rarely take my foot off the pedal, taking almost any inquiry that came my way in order to build my portfolio and client base. As I quickly became familiar with burn out, I realized that if I don’t take care of myself, I wouldn’t be able to give 110% to my business. Although my schedule remains busy, I’ve found “scheduling” in self care has been super helpful. Throughout my busy wedding season, I take time to get massages and work out regularly. I’ve found that group exercise classes have been great for me because I can put them into my schedule and remain accountable. Additionally, making time to see friends and family is one of my favorite forms of self-care! Read more>>
Michelle Parra
A few years ago, after experiencing several situations that left me feeling helpless and out of control in my career, I decided to take charge of my health. I started exploring ways to better care for my body and began diving deep into research on wellness practices, testing them out for myself. My main focus was to improve my daily energy levels, enhance my concentration, and boost the quality of my sleep. I spent most of my time reading about various supplements and biohacking practices, then implementing them to see if they had a positive effect on me.
Through this process, I discovered that the three most transformative elements for me were: Read more>>
Stephanie Jones
Self-Care comes in many forms. In a season of life where you have a toddler and a newborn, it can look like a hot shower and washing/brushing your hair. The other extreme are full spa days where you can be pampered, massaged, polished and primped. For me, and most of us, self-care looks more like taking a long hot bath at the end of a stressful day, eating healthy and having a balance of work, fun and play. Read more>>
