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.
Morgan Berman
I started training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 8 years ago when I was looking for physical outlet to anxiety. Jiu jitsu has had a profound impact on my life, serving as both a physical and mental anchor. The training helps me strength, flexibility, and endurance both physically and mentally, while the strategic nature of the sport sharpens my problem-solving skills and mental resilience. Through countless hours on the mat, I’ve learned the value of perseverance, humility, and patience, applying these lessons to everyday challenges. Read more>>
Freedom Clay
As a creator/creative, self-care (I prefer self-preservation) is critically essential to my overall wellness, creativity and productivity. Self-preservation involves believing in myself and not internalizing the perception or reception of others regarding my creations or creative point of view; creating from a place of inspiration versus social persuasion; giving myself the freedom and space to explore and create void of harsh critiques; being intentional about not comparing my divine creative gifts to others; and most importantly allowing myself to be still and unapologetically rest. Read more>>
Alysha Haugen
My number one form of self-care is as simple as resting my body. Any and everybody who knows me knows I am a sucker for naps. But I define it with self-care because it allows my body to be at peace and have a restart for the rest of the day. Read more>>
Courtney Battista
I very much believe in the creative process, setting an intention, revisiting it, adjust if needed and continuing to roll forward. My name is Courtney Battista. I am a mother of three (three children in two years-twins!), business owner, psychotherapist, adjunct professor, yoga instructor, and now author. As I write that, it seems like a lot. But really, these are things that I have been working towards since I was 18 years old and began my educational journey towards a degree in Psychology. Read more>>
Caitlin Pohle
As a florist, it is so easy for us to over-work, hustle and experience burn out. Before owning my own business I worked in the field for over 10 years. While working as a freelancer or employee with other florists, it was normal to work 12+ hour days on your feet with only a quick lunch break. I never aspired to own my own business or pursue a real career in the floral world partially because of this. Everyone thinks being a florist is a romantic job just playing with flowers but behind the scenes, it is a long day of heavy lifting, pricks from thorns, knives and clippers, sweating under the hot sun from dawn to dusk and in some circumstances dealing with toxins. Read more>>
Vanessa Chen
I’m happy this is one of the questions since I feel like it’s a topic we don’t often talk about. I incorporate self care into my life by having a cup of tea on days that I can, taking short breaks throughout the day and practicing Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. Practicing tea has been a hobby that really brings me away from everything happening in life to being mindful in the tea room or just learning to stay present. Read more>>
Melody Sanderson
First of all, I want to say that those are all great questions, and it was really hard to pick a question. I was particularly called to answer this self-care one, as well as the imposter syndrome one, as they are intricately linked, at least for me. It took me 25 years to figure out what I really wanted to do, and more importantly, who I wanted to be, and I’m still learning to dance with the whole imposter syndrome. Read more>>
Samantha Cutler
Self care is an over used “it” phrase in our culture. Many people think it is just getting a pedicure or taking a bubble bath. While both of these can be part of a self-care ritual or routine in my experience, there’s so much more to it than that. I grew up in what was called a dysfunctional family in the 80s and 90s, my father was an alcoholic. My parents fought all the time, and we did not have a lot money. Read more>>
