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.
Greg Hill
Self-care is really a new concept for me that I never practiced until recently. For most of my life it has been extremely difficult for me to find balance. I tended to obsess over things to my detriment with everything going on in my personal life, my responsibilities as a father, husband, friend, and also my responsibilities as a business owner. I often found myself sitting alone at the end of the day frustrated with my inability to control the various situations that occurred throughout the day. Read More>>
Kaylee Muchow
Self-care is one of the biggest and most essential pieces of my life. I’ve built such a beautiful and transformative practice, but it was definitely not easy getting to this point. It sounds silly, and like things should be the opposite, but it took me a long time to determine what self-care meant to me and to learn how to build time for it in my daily routine. What self-care is to me, may not be what self-care is to you, and that’s okay. For me, self-care is my spiritual practice, and each piece of my practice has had a positive impact on me personally and professionally. Read More>>
Pook Hustle
I show up for myself consistently. Everyday that looks different. Sometimes it’s stretching/working out, other times it’s taking time to invest in myself by buying something nice. This allows me to honest about my pace and make better decisions. Early in my career I would spend my last bit of money and energy to release work or support others instead of pouring myself. Read More>>
Liz Labelle
When I was 25, I moved to Nashville to pursue my dream of becoming a successful singer, songwriter and artist. Working toward being part of the music industry, I was always told I needed to hustle, work hard and then work even harder. In order to stay in Nashville and make a sustainable living living, per work permit requirements, I got a job playing on Broadway with an entertainment company. I applied all I knew about working in the music industry and, pays not being the greatest playing cover gigs on Broadway, I worked many shifts in a week. Read More>>
Miya Brown
I’ve learned over the years to really spend time with yourself I believe it’s important for our mental health . I’ve overcome many challenges and loss throughout the years, and my faith keeps me going . I believe it’s important for us to tap in into our beliefs and in order to stay focus, we must be align with ourselves mentally , physically and spiritually. Read More>>
Kelsey D’Amore
Self-care is one of the best things a therapist can do to improve their effectiveness with clients. My main forms of self-care are working out, reading, getting massages/facials, having appropriate work boundaries, and spending time outside. I like to make sure I have things on my calendar each month so I have things to look forward to as well – it helps me get through stressful days! Read More>>
Trenisha Webster
1: Hot showers. That’s the most common, however, while the shower is running lavender or Eucalyptus body wash that helps with relaxation and sleep.
2: Music or Binaural beats. Music, yes, general. Binaural beats are actually under-rated. They have helped me overcome anxiety and a mind cleanse.
3: Games help with the mental. I keep my mind active and challenged by playing Sudoku, solitaire and word puzzles. Read More>>
Quintessa Solomon-Hardy
I am a licensed mental health clinician who works with adults and children while supervising an intense wrap around program for first episode psychosis. I understand the importance of selfcare because I juggle multiple hats on top of being a mother and wife and I do different things. So there are six things that I have been able to commit to: setting personal and professional boundaries, exercise, taking social media breaks, scheduling time for herself, prioritizing my sleeping patterns, and practicing gratitude in the morning and at night through journaling. Read More>>
Andrea Cox
Self-care is essential to me. For self-care, I have a little routine that includes yoga, walking, reading, and sometimes rest.
I learned over time that self-care evolves and becomes whatever we make it. For me, it has to be around movement and rest. When I take my self-care seriously, I move, such as doing yoga, walking, or even going to the gym at least five days a week. Read More>>
Jenaiya A. Coleman, MA, CA
Self-care is very important to me. Therapy would have to be number one on my self-care priority list. I’ve been going for years. I also love to dance, paint, journal, and sit out in nature as often as possible. All of these things are very effective in how I show up on a daily basis and in every area of my life. With the work that I do for a living, it can be very depleting. It is vital that I take out the time to ensure my cup is always full. Whenever I take out the time for these self-care practices, I feel renewed and rejuvenated. It’s also allowed me the awareness of when I need to take out the time for self-care. Read More>>
Michelle Boulden Hammond
Becoming aware that self-care is not just getting your hair, nails or even a massage done but a critical part to improving your life mentally, physically and spiritually. For me self-care could be just taking at least five minutes to stop everything and switch the environment and just close my eyes and breathe. I’m blessed to have studied and become a trained sound healing practitioner, biofeedback Ondamed which is Pulse Electromagnetic Therapeutic practitioner. Music and writing lyrics are my first love of self-care. The antidote self is important take the time to care for yourself. Read More>>
Christy LoPresto
Self care is very important to me. I take 10-15 mins each morning to meditate. This daily ritual of mine, really helps me set the tone for the day. I have found that this really helps me manage my stress levels. Read More>>
Nicole Heikkila
Self-care is an ever-changing thing that artists especially are notoriously bad at doing. Self-care to me is usually not the Instagram-worthy face masks, cup of tea kind of thing (but I do treat myself to a little matcha latte every so often). With a yet un-diagnosed chronic health condition, my self-care has become forgiving myself. I am allowed to go to work and still be tired, I can sit out of petite allegro in ballet class, and I can do so without being mad at myself. Thinking back at my time as a dance major in college, there would always be a new reason to nit-pick at myself. Read More>>
Nicole Brown
Meditation using the Balance App helps me clear my mind, reduce stress, and improve my focus. By dedicating weekly time to quiet reflection, I can approach business challenges with a calmer and more centered mindset. This has allowed me to make better decisions, handle high-pressure situations more gracefully, and maintain a positive outlook, which has positively affected my leadership abilities. Read More>>
Tanisha Mackin
As an award-winning travel content creator, writer, and host of the popular travel show, ‘Tanisha’s Traveling Bag,’ as well as the author of numerous highly-rated travel guides, I am fortunate that my profession allows me to travel, publish, and write books for a living. Read More>>
Roe Archer
Yes, I do a lot of different stuff for self care. If and when I feel that I am getting overwhelmed. I usually take a self care day which means I am going to get a massage, pedicure and manicure. This helps quiet my thoughts, because I am in relax mode. Also I enjoy journaling as part of my self care routine. These things help gives me balance and it does causes me to be effective. Since I have a full time job and a small business self care is very important. Self care helps me come up with new ideas, clarify, and fresh visions for my brand. Read More>>
Rasheeda Jones
My self-care routine consist of me smudging to clear any negative energy. I light a Jazz-E-Jars candle. I do a deep breathing meditation and then I follow up with affirmations based off the 7 chakras “I am”, “I feel”, “I attract”, “I love”, “I speak”, “I see”, and “I know/understand”. My routine help set the tone for my day. I am able to focus and stay positive while trying to achieve my goals. Read More>>
Donna Fisher
Self Care is such a taboo word that I think to truly understand the implications it has on our overall well being takes small decisions over time applying what is needed to enure balance, purposefulness and effectiveness. There are many forms of self care and each option has individual relevance. A evening self care plan for me includes foam rolling, foot stretches, massage gun, and a bed care routine with tea, stillness. meditation and adequate sleep 7-8 hrs.
Mornings are bright and early to allow for tea time, dog walks, rolling feet out on sensory ball and making it to teach class on time. Read More>>
Lidia Dalida
I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, employee and self-employed private proprietor that’s why to stay effective is a top every day priority for me. I keep my life tasks organized. I don’t delay anything for tomorrow that can be done today. I have a list of tasks that have to be done every day, other important tasks which have to be completed I add to my “to do” list or add it to my Google Calendar. I eat healthy and my daily dance instruction keeps me in shape. I love to spend a quality time with my family, we love to travel, it is what gives me energy and so much inspiration. I work from home a lot that’s why to keep my house beautiful and organized helps me being more effective every day. Read More>>
Nadine Duncan, EdD
Spending time in silence in beautiful, natural environments whether traveling or at how is self-care for me. Spending time in nature allows me the space to process and tap into my creative side. I feel the most effective when I’ve had the opportunity to sit quietly and process different sides of a concept. Read More>>
Epiphany Ajabé
Self care is huge for me! People may think that you need to book a luxurious spa day or take a week off and travel to some far out island, but you don’t. Although I’m sure we’d all love to pack our bags and head out every time we needed a little self care, we have to understand that even the smallest things can make us feel just as fulfilled. For me, self care can be a quick jam session in the car before clocking in to work or treating myself to my favorite comfort foods after a long day. Read More>>
Ashley Monique Robinson
Self-care is extremely important and plays a major role in my ongoing success. It has been extremely effective in helping me to provide a balance in my life. Being able to adequately maintain a consistent self-care routine, is imperative. My self-care routine includes meditating, obtaining monthly massages, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising often and sleeping over 7 hours a night. Engaging in nail care is a form of self-care for me as well. Read More>>
Angel Trejo
Self care is one of the biggest game changers for entrepreneurs. For me I am a firm believer in daily physical movement and getting an ample amount of sleep. Just these two things will give you such a strong foundation to perform at a high level for the day. Focusing on self care first and doing the inner work will in return help the environment around you. Read More>>
Mark Wonderlin
I’ve always been a big advocate of self-care and personal health. When I was in High School, I was an athlete, so I was constantly in the gym, drinking protein shakes, and had a pot of hard-boiled eggs on the stove. Read More>>
Khem Golden Ma’at Dawn
I take self-care very seriously, I find that self-care plays a major role in sustaining positive mental health. I partake in several self-care activities; beginning with mindfulness, I take several moments out of the morning, afternoon and evening to sit with self and meditate. Seeking guidance from my higher-self, allowing my mind to calm, settle and be free from outside influences. I use nature to care for myself, by grounding outside, connecting to Earth is a great way to relieve stress and anxiety and replenish depleted energy. Read More>>
Amber Bonham
Self care has been a game changer for me. To be honest, it was very challenging for me to get into the groove of prioritizing time for myself and it does take a lot of discipline. Self-care is an act of self-love, and I’m thankful to be at a time in my life where I’m making it a priority. As a child I wasn’t very good at prioritizing my own needs. I grew up in an environment where a lot was expected of me at a young age. I believe our childhood is instrumental in developing how we approach problem solving, stress and many of our relationship dynamics. Read More>>
Rozie Virani
I typically take Sundays and Mondays as my self-care days. I try not to commit to many appointments or obligations and try to live in a state of flow those days. This typically looks like starting my day with yoga, stretching, and a fitness activity. To follow, I make a nutrient-dense meal and a glass of iced mushroom matcha latte. I also use these days to get a massage, do a complete skincare routine, and/or go for a hike or walk. Getting out in nature helps to clear my head space, engulf in the present moment, and ground myself. I find taking at least one or two days for myself to tune into my body and needs creates a reset to start the week. I also believe self-care to be effective because the more love and energy you pour into yourself, the more you can pour into other people. Read More>>
Giselle Climpson
Self-care has become an essential part of my daily routine, and it’s made a world of difference in my effectiveness. I prioritize self-care by starting my mornings with meditation and a gratitude journal, which sets a positive tone for the day. I’ve also embraced regular exercise, whether it’s a peaceful yoga session or a high-energy dance class – moving my body keeps me energized and focused. Read More>>
Syndee Moon
My self care routine is very specific and tailored to me and my schedule. When I first became an entrepreneur, the hardest part for me, was learning to prioritize self care. One day I woke up and realize I was overweight, not confident and that impacted my business because I am constantly on stage or in front of agents training and/or networking events. I finally decided to invest in my health and hired a performance coach, who not only helped me develop a great system, but helped me learn to love myself correctly. Read More>>
Brooke Kenyon
As a child I was raised with a very strict routine that did not highlight anything to do with self care. In fact self care was labeled as selfish and you were meant to put yourself last. With others before yourself and Jesus before that, at the top. I had long felt that there was something unjust in this, even as a child. I mean how could you adequately care for others and provide any manor of fortitude in life if you never “filled your own cup”. I mean after all, whats left if you’re always last? Read More>>
Monica Bowens
As a licensed therapist and often discuss the importance of self-care. To me self-care is taking time to refuel and rejuvenate. This time is just as important as the work that we do. Self-care is necessary to allow for the opportunity to reflect and plan. Without the intentional moments to check-in with ourselves, it is easy to spiral down or up a path that may not be a good fit. For self-care, I like to travel when I can. I recharge near water so I go to the beach often. Traveling is my most favorite activity in the world. Going to new places allows me the opportunity to explore other cultures and experience new things. Read More>>
Melanie Seaver
The term self-care has become very trendy and actually a phrase I don’t use, but I do try to be mindful of how I am doing in mind, soul and body. As a business owner, there are a lot of demands on my time. But I also have the luxury of setting my own schedule for the most part. I am a wife and mom to four, so I want them to get the best of me. I am super careful with my calendar and honestly have to say “no” to a lot of things in this season of life. Read More>>
Mark Kavuma
I am a big advocate and believer in self-care. My approach is centered around fitness and looking after my body. I am big on running. I run mostly everyday and believe it has really transformed my life for the better. It is a way for me to switch everything off, breath and rejuvenate my mind, body and spirit. It helps me develop and maintain a neutral mindset. Why is this important? well running a record label, leading a band, teaching and staying creative is fairly challenging and with a neutral mindset I can deal with most anything that comes my way, but also take on challenges head on. Read More>>
Joseph Wesson
Well on social media I Am, Yasaf Niiji El, social content encourager I’m retired. And my mission in this stage of life is to uplift that which is broken within as a social content encourager and a new author working on a journal and a book. The book is titled the awareness of being,and the journal is Meditation within true heart intention is the universe of Silence.a lot of what I do is on Facebook &tik-tok through reels,videos, and writing as Yasaf Niiji El. Read More>>
Dominique M. Williams
Self-care is one of my all-time favorite things to do, so much so that I created a Self-Care Activity Book for Black Women, Women, Black Men, Black Boys, Black Girls and Girls. My self-care journey includes journaling, reading a book, cooking a healthy meal, watching my favorite show or movie, removing social media apps from my cell phone, writing in my prayer journal, reading my Bible app, reading my Bible, attending church in person and online, positive self-talk, writing affirmations, coloring in one of my activity books, listening to a podcast, listening to a course, lighting a candle, Read More>>
