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.
Roslynn Fleming
And yourself if you choose yourself today? If not, then why, always make an active choice to choose yourself everyday. What people fail to realize, selfcare is not just about taking care of the physical such as your skin or body. Selfcare is the ability to care for oneself through self-awareness, self-control, self-love, and self-reliance in order to maintain and promote optimal health and well-being. The importance of my day. Read more>>
Sacha Walton
I have learned how to prioritize self-care. As a business owner stays busy most of the time, I have to keep with the promises I made myself and that’s ensuring I am practicing good self-care practices. First, I have a cut-off time and I will not do any work after that designated time. I eat a good meal, relax, and free my mind. Read more>>
Megan Bauer
I love this question because self-care is such a huge part of my life now, but it was a journey to get here. Earlier in my career I absolutely experienced burnout and working much more than the 40-hour workweeks. As I started my journey to change that, I heard someone joke about the idea of being a recovering overachiever and that really resonated with me. Read more>>
JoJo Williams
As a body worker and energy healer, my self care can be lacking as I sometimes feel too tired to give to myself at end of the day. I have learned over the years how not making time for self-care has a direct impact on my ability to effectively give to others. I now make time each day for self-care which is ever so important. Read more>>
Mara Denise
Self care is extremely important as an entrepreneur. With all that you handle it’s paramount to find things that reignite your passion and help avoid burnout. My best self care practice is shamelessly detaching from the world of entrepreneurship and most importantly giving myself the grace to do so. Read more>>
Valerie Taloni
For starters, I take care of my body: I’ve worked out at a gym for decades … since my early twenties. I’ve found that a fit body helps to have a fit mind. I live in Florida, and spend time outdoors year-round, gardening and playing pickleball. Sunshine and fresh air make a difference. I’m also someone who enjoys good, healthy food. I’ve never been a junk food eater, so I’m fortunate in that regard. If I never ate another potato chip in my life, I wouldn’t miss it! Read more>>
Ebony Adell
Hands down yoga and meditation are an integral part of my physical and meta physical being. It is centered in my personal and professional life. I exist within the mission of the brand, that’s what makes it authentic. I pray and meditate daily, sometimes for 5 minutes sometimes for 30 minutes and I do at least 10 minutes of yoga daily. Read more>>
Gao Sheng Lee
The two most important things I do for self care are: 1) learning how to say “no” to things that do not bring me joy or have no benefit to me; and 2) giving myself the gift of sleep. Read more>>
Caleb Davison
When I first began this journey to create Verde Massage I believed that I had to give it everything I had to be successful. I worked 6 and sometimes 7 days a week. It consumed all my time and occupied all my thoughts. Although my efforts did pay off, it also took its toll on my overall health and relationships with my family. Read more>>
Cara Behan LMFT
Self care informs so much of my life! I believe self care is a perspective, is never selfish and by showing ourselves true care, we are better able to show up as ourselves in the world – living life the way we want to and moving through challenges with ease. We live in a society of chronic codependency and obligation. Read more>>
Nina Tang
One of my self-care methods is to pick an exercise that interests me and then do it two to three times a week.I don’t usually exercise much because sometimes it leaves me feeling even more fatigued.But choosing an exercise that interests me allows me to get a guaranteed amount of exercise without being too anxious or burdened. Read more>>
Cheng Guo
living in the modern city is a very stressful challenge. After I graduated from school and start to live by myself I feel life turn to be very hard. I learnt a very important lesson from other people that the secret to keep a healthy mental is focus on the present moment. Read more>>
Max Abbatino
The practice of silence. I commit myself to practice silence weekly. It’s an act of resistance in a society that seems to favor the loudest voice in the room. We seem to rush to share our take on things even when we don’t really have an opinion, the instant culture has brought this kind of attitude to an extent where there’s only raw thoughts scattered across social media platform and a lack (or generalized fear) of depths. Read more>>
Justyna Pagan
Self-care was never my priority because I was always on the go. With three small kids finding time for myself has always been hard, especially when I have one that is autistic and one with a developmental delay. Their needs have always been put first. But one day it all caught up to me and I ended up in the hospital for a few days. Read more>>
Abby King
My most consistent form of self care is engaging in breathwork. I recently got certified as a facilitator in RESET Breathwork after feeling like there was a missing piece in my nutrition practice and in my own life. I have found that breathwork is a practice that helps me regardless of how I am feeling. Read more>>
Karen ‘Kay’ Finch
It was a challenge at first figuring out how self-care looked for myself because I focused on what other people were thinking and doing. Grounding myself in showing up how I needed to for myself changed how I viewed self-care and how it looked in my life. Read more>>
Joanna Zbroniec-Chimenti
Self-care has been an important theme in my life that I tend to revisit often. I’m naturally inclined to think about others first, so self-care has always been quite challenging for me and something that I need to put extra effort into. Read more>>
Lynn Mattix
For self care I try to move my body everyday. Whether it is easy yoga or a hard run, something everyday is how I take care of myself. This form of self care has had a profound impact on my effectiveness because I have given myself an opportunity each day to have some quiet, some space that is just for me. Read more>>
Jewel A Thompson
Something I’ve been really putting into practice and prioritizing this past year, is my physical health. I’ve always been an athletic person and after getting settled at my job I wanted to find community and challenge myself through physical activity. Read more>>
Lisa Madsen
I began studying Reiki to help my elderly dog manage arthritis pain. I had no idea that this practice would completely change my life. Around this time, I was going through a rough time, divorce, job burnout, etc. I felt like my life was out of control. Our home was a cluttered mess. I constantly worried about money and how to support my teenage son through his challenges. Read more>>
Annábla
As a creator, I have found many outlets for self-care that ensure I’m able to maintain consistent creative flow when I need it. I love meditation, water coloring, doodling, calligraphy, journalling, and photography. All of these things allow me to practice stream of consciousness. Read more>>
Mary Vallarta
I do many actions for self-care. Eat healthy nutritious meals, go to spin class, pray, journal, enjoy a delicious croissant with a latte, get a facial, have time to be creative, cook, go to pilates, do yoga, spend time with a friend, go to a new restaurant – pretty much anything that brings me joy and elevates my body, mind, or soul. Read more>>
Kelsey Cohrt
Self care is a piece of my every day life. I schedule it the way I schedule meetings and workouts, putting it in my Google calendar! It’s that important to me. I choose my self-care routine based on what my body is needing. During my daily meditation I do a body check in. I scan my body and ask what it needs today. It felt kind of strange at first, but it’s become natural and something I thoroughly enjoy now! Read more>>
Jainishia Njie Savage
Self-care plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of a small business owner. Taking care of myself ensures that I have the energy, focus, and resilience needed to handle the challenges of running a business. When I prioritize self-care, I am better equipped to make sound decisions, manage stress effectively, maintain a work-life balance, and ultimately perform at my best, which can positively impact my business’s success. Read more>>
Earyn McGee
Everything I do for self care falls under the umbrella of getting out of my own head. I often overthink and over analyze situations and I make myself sick from stress. I was recently at a round table and I was worried that maybe I was talking too much or people weren’t resonating with what I said. Read more>>
Kaily Sivils
Oh self-care…the thing we are all striving to do our very best at. Trying to balance work, and life, and the day in and the day out while still tending to our needs, our desires, and our health. It’s a balance and the funny thing about balance is it’s an ever moving target. Some days you need to lean more one way and other days lean further the other direction. Read more>>
Scott Sayre
I have found over the years that the more I take care of my physical, emotional and spiritual self, the better results I have in my business. Some of the things that I do to take care of myself is that I get 10 hours of sleep at night, I eat really well generally vegetarian but not exclusively, I don’t use caffeine., I don’t I don’t eat, processed sugar. Read more>>
Kat Araujo
I have been an entrepreneur for almost a decade, and honestly, self-care wasn’t exactly a priority in the early days. When I started my brand consultancy, Afternoon Culture, in New York City, the city’s relentless pace dictated my work and self-care routine. It wasn’t until I became bicoastal, spending a significant portion of my time in Los Angeles, that I took a step back and reevaluated how I approached my work. Read more>>
Tiffany Levy
I take Self-care rituals pretty serious! They are a part of my life from the time I wake up and start my day. I always wake up turn on frequency meditations while I play with my fur baby Shanti. I like to take a morning gratitude walk and do a little movement. Then I drink room temp water and take my essential oil protocol. Read more>>
Evan Blumberg
Self care is something that we focus on regularly, and not just for enhanced work productivity, but for our overall quality of life. First and foremost, proper self care allows for much better sleep patterns throughout the week. Getting a solid 8+ hours of sleep per night is vital to functioning well on a consistent basis. Read more>>
James Lanham
Self-care can encompass a wide range of activities aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Some common self-care practices include: Exercise: Engaging in regular physical activity has numerous benefits, including improved mood, increased energy levels, and reduced stress. Read more>>
Katharine Harris
This is such a good question! Honestly, owning my own business has really allowed me to put in personal or self-care time into my daily schedule. Simple things like grabbing an iced latte and taking my dog to his favorite park every morning goes a long way in terms of my mental health and self-care. Read more>>
Suqueta Vaxter
My self-care approach is to maintain a healthy lifestyle which includes a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep. Bad habits are hard to break but shifting the mindset is a great way to tackle challenges. Adapting to change was not easy and many times I gave up as I started my healthy journey. Read more>>
Christina Moye
For me Self care is about preserving your energy and protecting your aura. Manifesting positivity and not allowing unwanted entities into your space. A peaceful mind allows for healing and clarity to fulfill your purpose to its full potential. Read more>>
Laia Giralt Cortada
I believe self-care is extremely important and I try my best to cultivate it at many levels. For starters, I always make sure I get 7-8 hours of sleep so that my body and brain are well rested for the day ahead. I keep a healthy and nutritious diet so that my body can feel good, energized and perform at its best. Read more>>
Megan “MB” Gallagher
Simply put: I move my body. When I’m moving my body, I’m connected, my mind gets more clear, and the day moves more smoothly. It’s also in the tagline of my business. “Movement is my jam.” Because it is. The primarily goal and mission behind my practice is to help people feel stronger, physically and mentally, by helping them move better, and facilitating a way to connect with how they move. Read more>>
Christy Lin
My regular yoga and meditation practice have been like two mentors in my life. They have taught me many important things, including the ability to shift my focus from external distractions to myself and to connect with the present moment. As I practice yoga, I am able to feel the stretching of my body and the rhythm of my breath. Read more>>
