What do you do for self-care and what impact has it had on your effectiveness?

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.

Chassidy Mickale

Self-care, for me, starts with the belief that you can’t pour from an empty cup. I’m very intentional about pouring into myself first so I can show up fully for everyone else. Most mornings, I wake up about 90 minutes to two hours before I have to be anywhere. Read More>>

Rob DeVenuto

It’s funny as I have always viewed my photography as a personal self-care ingredient. When I’m out on a hike, exploring somewhere new or looking at a familiar scene with new eyes, it forces me into the moment. When I’m in the moment, nothing else seems to bother me. I guess that is why they call it the ‘present’. Read More>>

Veronica Antich-Fjeld

For me, self-care is all about traveling. It’s the one thing that allows me to fully disconnect from my day-to-day responsibilities and truly recharge. When I’m exploring a new country, meeting new people, and immersing myself in different cultures, I feel like I reset my energy and creativity. Read More>>

Harley Davis

Strict skin care, and hair care routine and schedule. It makes the day a lot more productive from the first 5 minutes to the last. And it boosts confidence! And it’s a lot easier to face the day your best if you feel your best Read More>>

David Clarke

Empathy wasn’t something I set out to develop. It was something life insisted on teaching me early and often. I grew up in poor-to-working-class neighborhoods, surrounded by people whose lives, families, and challenges looked very different from one another. They were also different from the tidy narratives we’re often sold about success or worth. Read More>>

Hari Bhaskar

Acting school definitely helped me build empathy, especially when I realised that when you do a scene with someone, it becomes more beautiful when you allow the other person to shine. Read More>>

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