From Burnout to Balance: The Role of Self-Care

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.

Chelsea Jancewicz

I am a person that is pretty sensitive and needs time alone to recharge. One of my self-care practices that I hold very sacred is yoga. I go at least once a week, if not more. This practice of movement and breathwork helps me get out of my head where most of my anxiety lives. I also love being in nature.  Read more>>

Nikki Venus

Well, let me tell you, it’s all about finding that sweet spot between taking care of business and self-care. First things first, I’m a gym rat. Seriously, you’ll catch me hitting the gym at least three times a week. It’s not just about staying in shape; it’s my way of blowing off steam (that’s if I have any to blow) and keeping those creative juices flowing. Plus, who doesn’t love that post-workout energy rush? Read more>>

Grace Fellows of Towse

I did my master’s dissertation on mental health for artists, and in my research for that, I interviewed a mentor based in Ojai named Kim Maxwell and a mentor based in London named Sherelle Kelleher. I chose to speak to these artists because I admired their attitude around their work/life balance and their seeming resilience and optimism towards their work. In our interviews, it became clear to me that their good attitudes did not come naturally and did not happen overnight.  Read more>>

Cathy Weiss

We’re human and life sometimes gets in the way of putting our self-care first. We can all get busy adulting, taking care of everyone and everything. Which can lead to uncomfortable results that make us feel like something’s missing in life or like we’re not able to be seen as our true self. On the outside, it might look like… Read more>>

Sylvia Essa

Self-care has been the bedrock of my resilience and success, with Bikram Yoga sitting at the heart of my routine for the past 14 years. This discipline, more than a physical practice, has been a transformative journey, offering a moving meditation that resets my mind and enhances peace, focus, and clarity. Beyond its impact on my mental and physical state, Bikram Yoga has also shaped my professional life, as I’ve had the privilege of sharing this powerful practice with others as a Bikram Yoga teacher. Read more>>

Ashley Ellington Brown

One of the most important things I began doing for my self-care about five years ago is a morning ritual. I developed it slowly over time, just starting with the very simple practice of spending a few minutes breathing deeply before I got out of bed. Read more>>

Lisa Schuster

I take self-care very seriously, which is helpful in all aspects of my life. Just as a flight crew directs you to put your oxygen mask on first before helping your child or others, it is important to remember that you need to take care of yourself so that you can take care of others. When my children were younger, I put many of their needs first.  Read more>>

Andrew Addison

I always said the more you take care of yourself you can take care of other people. Once I started my business, I started to promote self care, because I knew it’s the one thing that made me feel better about myself. The more you pour into yourself, and the more kind you are to yourself the more clear minded you are. You’re more rested, and even more happy. I always tell my clients skin are can be self care as well. So take care of your body, because it’s the only one. Read more>>

Jena Pomeroy

Self care looks different for everyone. For me, self care is about carving out time for myself each day to do the activities that make me feel grounded, present and joyful. This comes in the form of a running, meditation, gratitude journaling and family time. Those are my daily practices, and other days I will add in other things like a hike, a new recipe, and extra family time. Self care is an ongoing journey and being consistent is key. Read more>>

JADÉ

I love this question! I feel like there are two types of self-care: productive and relaxing. For productive self-care, I look at things I’ve been procrastinating on and try to get started on them. This helps me feel more at ease and like I have things at least a little bit together. Relaxing self-care is simple for me. Read more>>

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