Burning out is one of the primary risks you face as you work towards your goals and so focusing on self-care as a way to minimize the impact of burnout is one of the best investments you can make.
Gina Tomasetti
I once read that the secret to aging well is to take care of yourself like a newborn baby. That really changed my perspective and the way I understood self care. Especially in the mornings, I take the time to really ‘care’ for myself. I used to jump into my day at full speed, feeling like I could get more done when I started early and quickly. I now value starting early and slowly. Read more>>
Emma Clark
Self-care is a very important part of my routine and has a huge impact on my effectiveness! Part of my self-care is creating simple boundaries that I stick to in order to maintain balance in my life. For example, on non-wedding weekends, I make a point of keeping Sundays open for personal days, so I schedule all of my meetings during the week or on Saturdays for clients who need to meet on the weekends. Having one protected day to myself makes all of the difference, especially during the busy summer months! I can return to work Monday morning feeling refreshed and able to focus on the tasks I need to complete that week. I also have a strict end time each day, so I check my emails for the last time at 5pm and then log off for the evening. These boundaries are crucial and keep me from getting overworked or exhausted. Read more>>
Amber Reynolds
With my business, I’m standing on my feet painting or walking around helping guest for a few hours. So I started to get a massage twice a month and it’s been a GREAT decision! Going to the Chiropractor to get adjusted and a massage has helped me with less back pain and headaches! When you are in pain, you aren’t really motivated to do anything, but taking this time for me every month has made a huge difference in my life and getting stuff done effectively. Read more>>
Kyle Olson
This is a question that does not get talked about often enough! In this industry, things are often non-stop. If you don’t take a moment to pause and put things into perspective, you can quickly drive yourself crazy. I am a firm believer in self-care. I often use the phrase they say on airlines – “it’s important to put on your oxygen mask first before assisting others”. If we are not at our best, how can we possibly help others? Read more>>
Azia Whitted
I have learned the power of my PAUSE! I first discovered how a pause could go a long way in parenting . By stopping to evaluate my reactions and my words to create better relationships. But over the course of the last 2 years; life has taught me that my pause is a lifestyle. As someone who loves to do all the thing and who often is taking care of her family, business, and everyone else- I came to place where I felt depleted. I started to incorporate more mindfulness into my daily life and use a pause to reset and refuel. It was a game changer. And now I help other moms balance their chaos with calm. Read more>>
Hannah Kwon
To me, self-care is about paying attention to one’s physical, spiritual, and mental needs in order to maintain overall well-being. As a graduate of a reputable design school and a professional architectural designer, I understand the pressure to excel in my field with endless deadlines. However, just a few months into my career, I found myself burnt out and trapped in a vicious cycle of work without much rest. In the midst of my journey to balance my creativity and sustainability, I was fortunate enough to find a job that focuses on collaboration more than an individual pursuit. In order to perform at a higher level, I needed elements of rest, nourishment, and self-care. They are often overlooked as working nonstop is ironically the easiest path for more production, especially with the mainstream media promoting such path. Read more>>
J. Logan Austin
Self-care is very import in all aspects of life, especially the creative side. What helps me a lot is completely unplugging from the world. I turn on do not disturb and I’ll do things that take me out of everyday thoughts. For example, I like playing video games, going on walks, meditating, listening to podcasts, and a couple of other things. The key is to find something that completely detaches you from the stuff racing through your mind. Then when you come back to reality you feel refreshed and ready to accomplish your goals. Read more>>
Whitney Bentley
My favorite go to’s for self care have changed over time, but currently I enjoy reading, hiking, sharing a meal with a friend (especially at a Mexican restaurant), funny podcasts, and painting. I try not to push myself too hard when it comes to productivity. An important lesson I’ve learned is that: rest is also productive. When I take breaks and listen to my body, I actually curate a more sustainable energy to accomplish my goals. Read more>>
Katherine Evans
As a wife, mother and CEO of my business, self-care has never been in the forefront of my to-do list. It wasn’t seen as a priority, rather a luxury, I didn’t deserve, or take up. For the longest time, I thought spending time on myself was being selfish, and taking time away from my husband or my child. Little did I remember, or realize, how important rest and renewal is within my faith, and how quickly I forgot what an impact it can make on my life, both personally, religiously, and in business. Read more>>
Ashlyn Craig
I am a young adult living with chronic illnesses and pain, so the care I am giving my body directly correlates to my ability to engage. The ways I care for my body is constantly flowing, because my body’s needs are ever-changing. Recently, self care has looked like accepting when I need an extra nap, moving my body, and getting regular massages for pain management. In my artistic practice, self care has meant recognizing when I need to take breaks from making (which can be very hard when I’m in the zone!) to stretch and ensure I’m not causing extra pain or burn out. Read more>>
Victor Teran
Self-care comes in many ways. Some do yoga, CrossFit, and others run. Physical activity is one of the most important things we can do for our physical and mental health. What has helped me become more effective at work has been weightlifting, martial arts and cardio. What we do is a lifestyle, and once we understand the benefits, it becomes clear as to why we continue to do it! Read more>>
Peter Schirripa
I remember at a young age thinking about the quote “your health is your wealth” and not putting much stock into it. Now, many years and experiences later, it’s advice I share most frequently. If you aren’t focusing on your health – both mental and physical – the negative impact will trickle into all parts of your life. Read more>>
Michael Karydas
One of the most important decisions I ever made self-care wise was going to massage therapy. This is especially important if you work a lot with your hands a lot. Your hands are important tools, you use them for everything so it’s important to take care of them the best you can. Something as simple as going to massage therapy once a month has improved my quality of life, I don’t have sore muscles like I used to and can focus on my work. Read more>>
Katie Fletcher
Self-care is so, so important to me and my ability to serve my clients well and not completely lose my mind! I do a few different things for self-care that have made a big difference. One of the most important things I try to do is set aside time for myself each day to do something that brings me joy, that isn’t related to any work or business topics. For example, reading a book or journalling. This is so important so I have time to recharge. Read more>>
Terrie Nelson
As a full-time mompreneur, it is crucial for me to be in my best (physical and mental) state. I want to be the best I can be when serving my clients without sacrificing my duties as a parent and a spouse. It can be hectic and fun, I tell you. But despite that, I make sure I always have time for myself. For me, dedicating a few hours of ME TIME is the recharge I need to always be in my best footing. What I usually do is start my week off by reading the bible with my husband so we can reconnect with our faith and live through the week with His words guiding us. I am also starting to get myself into reading self-help books thanks to my husband’s influence. Other than that, I also dedicate a few hours in a day to simply unwind; do the things I love with the people I love. My go-to thing to do is binge on comedies. I especially love watching (and re-watching) The Office with a cup of hot chocolate and heaps and heaps of whipped cream on top. I also like to go on trips to Starbucks for some matcha and their food! I’m a foodie, you see and food fills my heart as it fills my stomach — though not as much as seeing my husband and daughters. Seeing their faces will always be enough to get me energized and fulfilled and I cannot imagine ending my day without them. I then conclude my week doing my skincare routine which in itself can be very therapeutic and relaxing. And that’s how I feel renewed and eager to start greeting my clients and serving them to the best of my abilities. Read more>>
Morgan Kelly
I take self-care very seriously. My self-care routine looks like starting my day with positive affirmations, yoga, meditation, getting sunshine, prayer, walking, skin care, haircare, showing gratitude, and the most important part of my self-care routine is positive self-talk. For many years I did not take self-care seriously or even know about it. It was as if everyone else was more important than my own well-being, so fast forward now in the last 3-4 years I learned to love myself, and during my self-love journey I noticed how much of a difference self-care helps me to keep my mental health, and overall energy up. It has changed my outlook on life. It makes my work and home life very effective because I schedule into my day, and it helps everything go by much smoother. I make a check list everyday of the ways I want to show myself love, and it really gives me so much joy when I check off the self-care rituals one by one. Read more>>
Loretta Nwandu
I truly believe self care is a daily activity. I’m very intentional about my spirit, mind, body, soul and finances. Self care for me is ensuring I’m getting myself aligned spiritually with the Word of God and meditating on the Word, allowing it to renew my mind. It means I’m yielded to what the Holy Spirit says to me. Read more>>
Madi Artz
I recently finished a beautiful six week meditation course taught by Kevin Oestenstad. Throughout this class, I learned so much about mental self-care and how truly important it is for me as an artist. We would sit every morning and Kevin would guide us in a mindfulness meditation. Following the sit, we would flow into a creative brief in which we would write, draw, paint, or express our experience anyway we wanted to. Since the class has finished, I’ve continued to mediate every day, following with a creative prompt. Read more>>
Erin Painter
Self care is a term that’s really been on the forefront lately. Everyone knows they need to do it, but how? As an esthetician, I know the importance of self care! I tell my guests all the time, your skin is an investment, not an expense. Read more>>
Amber Jones
Believe it or not, my self care routine is awkwardly corny. It totally deters the norm of a spa day, reading daily motivational messages, or Journaling. It’s rather toxic if you ask me but it keeps me centered. The impact this has on me is, I get to engage in supporting another small business on a daily. Even if I’m the only customer in a 3 hour span of them opening, the conversations are always notable. It also helps me manage my time a lot better. Knowing that I have to finish my day to day errands all before 1pm, gives me the discipline to follow through. Read more>>
Kiara Potts
For self-care, I’ve learned to find joy and relaxation in a number of activities such as massages, facials, shopping, hiking, binge watching shows, dinner with friends, girl’s night’s, getting my hair and nails done, regular visits to the gym, and sometimes even a quick road trip for the weekend. Self-care has impacted my effectiveness by providing a much needed recharge and way to relax from the everyday routine of my normal schedule. It is really a saving grace for me mentally and emotionally and it has helped create a better work-life balance. Read more>>
