We asked some of the most productive entrepreneurs and creatives out there to open up to us about the role self-care plays in boosting their effectiveness.

Colleen Constant

I exercise frequently, go to therapy and spend as much time outside as possible. These three activities have helped me gain strength, patience, and the listening skills I need to function in the world we live in right now while also owning a business. I go to a high intensity interval training facility to exercise three times a week. This is a habit that I hold myself accountable on and don’t flex (unless i’m traveling).  Read More>>

Jarrid Hollander

Therapy, Therapy, Therapy.

I cannot emphasize the importance of mental health enough. For creatives especially. I struggled with getting enough of a coherent thought to speak at all most days, let alone write songs/poetry, or communicate in a healthly way, emotional or logically.

Get someone who doesnt just provide an ear, but also provides feedback, ideas, and solutions. Someone who can argue with you in a health way for the sake of your well-being. Someone who you like, and likes you, but can be as unbiased as possible. Read More>>

Yani Romero

For me, self-care is everything. It’s about truly maintaining a healthy work-life balance. As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in constantly working and wearing multiple hats, but I’ve learned that when I don’t prioritize myself, everything around me suffers my focus, creativity, and even how I show up for my clients and team. Read More>>

Calen Wolfskill

About 2 years ago I decided that I needed to get back into weight lifting. I didn’t like my appearance and felt that I was just always the small guy in the room. The goal I had when starting was to reach 200lbs of body weight. Along the way though I learned a lot about myself. I learned that getting up super early made me more effective. I learned that starting my day with exercise made me feel accomplished and energized right away, which in turn made me immediately effective when starting to do client work around 8AM every day.  Read More>>

 Jennifer LeVine

I have found that taking care of myself means that I am better at taking care of others in the long run. I do many things that can be considered self care, but the one thing that comes to my mind first is exercising. I find that moving my body, particularly running, allows me to connect my mind and body in a way like no other. I call it my form of meditation. After a long day, I look forward the most to changing, putting in my airpods and going for a run! Read More>>

Roopal Tyagi

My self-care routine involves meditation. Nothing extraordinary—but it makes my life a million times better each day, every day.

One simple change that meditation brought into my life is clarity. It’s helped me see things in a much more organized and simpler way. That might sound basic, but having that kind of clarity makes a huge difference—whether I’m deciding on everyday tasks or making big life choices. Read More>>

Wonbum Sohn

I start most mornings with a short reading session. It’s a quiet ritual that helps me settle my thoughts before diving into the day. I also try to exercise a few times a week to maintain balance between my body and mind. Throughout the day, I rely on a small but helpful reminder: my Apple Watch is set to prompt me to stand and stretch every hour. It might seem simple, but those few moments of movement help me reset mentally and physically, especially during long hours of focused work.  Read More>>

Lennette Carrero

Going to the gym has genuinely been one of the best things I’ve done for myself. What started as a way to stay in shape has become a form of therapy. It’s the one part of my routine where I can tune everything out, process stress, and feel fully present. Read More>>

Claire Fontanetta

ERIN: For me, self-care is all about movement, nature, and slowing down when I can. I start most days with yoga or a walk outside, drink more water than seems humanly possible, and try to sneak in a sauna session whenever I need a mental reset. And nothing beats a few quiet minutes cuddling my dog—it’s the fastest way to calm my nervous system. Read More>>

Zach Green

Self-care and mental health is a huge platform for me. I’ve been in places of burnout and fatigue that were hard to dig out of, and learned a lot about myself and my tendencies. I struggle with anxiety and panic attacks, so I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on toxic behavioral patterns that were causing the most damage. Read More>>

Kimi Armelle Zambo

To me, self-care is a lifestyle, not just an occasional practice. I prioritize a monthly therapy session, which provides me with clarity, emotional support, and tools that help me navigate everyday challenges more effectively. I also enjoy getting massages—they soothe my muscles and leave me feeling renewed both physically and mentally. Read More>>

Andrea-Rachel Parker

hey there, this is a topic I love to talk about.

as a lady self care is super necessary & proper hygiene just makes women feel more like women. it adds to the soft feminine touch that can increase our womanhood. as I grow I realized that there is a level of power rooted in a lady’s confidence that comes out in her softness & harnessing at means taking time to learn what works for you in the realms of self care.  Read More>>

Haley June

I make sure to take time to myself and actually cherish it.
Whether that means setting up a self made salon in my bathroom & totally re-dying my hair to new colors, putting my phone on Do Not Disturb & binge watching a new series, or putting on my headphones & going to a long walk while scouting photo locations. Read More>>

Kaitlyn Cunningham Morse

These days, self-care means paying attention to what actually supports me. I’ve been through a season of big shifts—personally and professionally—and part of taking care of myself has been learning to move forward, even when certain relationships no longer fit the version of me that’s growing. Read More>>

Maria Capone

Self-care, for me, is a non-negotiable foundation for everything I do—personally and professionally. My approach is holistic and intentional, rooted in the belief that a healthy body creates the conditions for a healthy mind, which allows me to show up as my most authentic, grounded, and effective self. Read More>>