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.

Cecilie Davis Carter

For self-care, I try to exercise regularly, especially running. I’ve always been a runner, even though I don’t always enjoy it, I find myself coming back to it time and again. In fact, I ran the LA Marathon in 2015, though these days my knees thanks me for sticking to the treadmill. Running helps me stay in shape and maintain discipline in other areas of my life. It also clears my mind, and I often come up with some of my best ideas while running or exercising.  Read More>>

Dr. Nicole Garritano

A few years ago, I learned the hard way that self-care isn’t optional. In 2017, I was leading multiple programs at a college, raising my daughter, and running on empty. I didn’t even take a maternity leave after adopting her; I just kept saying yes, thinking that’s what good leaders and good mothers do. Then one morning, I woke up with pain radiating down my arm. Read More>>

Freebird Funnday

Self-care is an important tool that I believe many people are starting to acknowledge and implement to maintain a harmonious rhythm in life. I have taken steps to learn more about myself and what self-care means to me. Inner child work, meditation, journaling, and reading are some of the habits I’ve been dedicating my time to that help me feel like I’m tending to my needs and focusing on my growth. Making time to prioritize ourselves can be difficult sometimes but it is so critical to fill our cups before we can fill others. I have noticed a significant difference in the ways that I show up to face the world when I first show up for myself. Read More>>

Robin Dreisbach

I believe that taking care of ourselves is the single most important thing we can do. When we take care of ourself, we are better equipped to react to the world around us. How we treat people, the decisions we make, it all stems from how we feel, which stems from how we take care of ourself.
I have found that implementing self-care routines can feel quite overwhelming & we tend to feel like a failure when we can’t stick to it. Read More>>

Beth Kanemoto

Throughout my life, I have always tried to follow my intuition and made decisions for myself without any other influence. Although I love to hear other peoples advice, experiences and opinions; those are put into my back pocket. I am not living this life for anyone, this is my time, my story, and my choice; a concept which can be very hard for many adults, especially females of current generations. Read More>>

Chanda Gelin

For me, self-care is non-negotiable. I make time for prayer and journaling in the mornings to center myself spiritually and mentally. I also prioritize my skincare routine—taking care of my own skin keeps me grounded in why I do what I do at Elite Peels. Beyond that, I enjoy small things like trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with my family, because those moments recharge me. Read More>>

Amy Dial

I have the incredible privilege of being a Certified Revelation Wellness Fitness Instructor. I get to motivate other women to live healthy, active lifestyles that honors God and reconnects them with HIS purpose for them. I not only coach these women through this, I also participate myself. Having the ability to move my body while also feeding my spirit and becoming my WHOLESELF allows me to recalibrate my mind and destress in ways I have never been able to before.  Read More>>