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.

Julie Mullins

There is a saying “You receive what you give”. Even though that is beautiful and true, there is an important piece to understand about it. I realized that we receive from the World the love, care & attention that we give to OURSELVES, not only what we give to others. Taking care of our needs first, before serving others, is the key to receive the love we deserve and to be the most effective in all we do. Read more>>

Darrian Mckinney

Prioritizing self-care is essential to my well-being. This includes dedicating time to maintain personal care services, as well as carving out moments for quiet reflection, meditation, and other nurturing practices. Read more>>

Jenna Brister

I started incorporating a medley of self-care routines to try and balance out how much of screenwriting is simply sitting at the computer, typing and mumbling and snacking. I stock up on home-spa treatments at the beauty supply shop and do them during long-haul writing sessions. They have all sorts of things: hair masks, face masks, even exfoliating oil socks you wear for 15 minutes on your feet. I paint my nails often because I have to stare at my fingers on the keyboard a lot of the time.  Read more>>

Anita Lau

It took me a while to discover that self-care involves more than external indulgences has transformed my approach over the last decade. While facials and holidays are enjoyable, I realized that they were quick fixes, and never lasts long enough. After several major burn-outs, I decided to prioritize my mental health after a friend suggested I give it a go, eight years ago. Read more>>

Kelli Washington

Self-care has so many layers of importance for me, especially with the way that I serve. For birth workers this is especially important because you really have to ensure that your cup is full & flows over in order to sustain & support others on such a vulnerable journey. My self-care practices vary from getting my full rest, journaling, nature walks, yoga, hydrotherapy, therapy therapy (haha), and pure solitude. Read more>>

Gina Aleman

From a global perspective, I connect with and provide parents the resources they need to make their birthing years better than they imagined. On a smaller scale, I provide parents with birth education, accompany client’s to their births, and care for them during the vulnerable postpartum season. Read more>>

Mycheryl Russ

As the founder and creator of Chak Therapy, I prioritize self-care as an essential part of my daily routine. My self-care practices involve a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual activities. For physical self-care, I engage in regular exercise such as weight lifting and strength training which help me stay physically fit, release any tension in my body, and enhance my overall well-being. Additionally, I make sure to nourish my body with healthy and nutritious meals, ensuring that I am fueling myself in the best way possible. Read more>>

Jonathan Beres

My self care takes many forms including little weekend vacations, relaxing and unwinding on the couch, and simply just doing whatever it is I feel like in that moment. One large misconception is that successful people are always on the run and never do anything for themselves. I think that’s false. The most successful people I know make it known that in order to be effective, productive and successful, you must put yourself first. Check in with yourself and make sure that you are taken care of. I tell my team to take their moment of zen every day. Whatever that is, whatever brings them peace. Read more>>

Jacqueline Fulcher

Self-care is a very big component in the field of psychology. Since it has been essential in my job, it was easier for me to make it an essential part of my life and daily routine. Self-care impacts everything, from my work effectiveness, to my self-esteem, to my ability to set boundaries and communicate with others. Read more>>

Kaliya Smith

As an entrepreneur and mother of two beautiful baby girls a self-care routine is something I work hard to prioritize in my life. Each morning, I get up 30 minutes earlier than my family. This tiny bit of time to myself allows me to do 1/3 things, a serene stretching+ meditation session, an extra long shower playing my favorite tunes, cleaning and polishing my body with all my skin loving products. Read more>>

Illicit Ghost

I have a morning and evening self-care ritual that I try to follow daily. In the mornings, I work out, use the sauna and gua sha my face. In the evenings, I take a bath, meditate, journal and work with crystals. I struggle with depression and anxiety so following this routine has helped me to feel better mentally. Self-care has been an essential part of my healing process, and helps to keep me balanced so that I am able to be creative. Read more>>

Jaylynn Haywood

Honestly, the best thing I have done for my self-care is getting better at not taking on others’ emotional baggage. I grew up heavily physically and emotionally abused by multiple people in my life. This caused me to be highly sensitive to what other people are feeling or going through in a way that caused me to absorb their emotional burden as my own. I was always trying to make sure I did whatever I could to keep people around me happy and I would feel physically ill if they were not. Too much of my energy was being used towards this.  Read more>>

Heather Mohr

I’m a huge believer in the saying “you can’t pour from an empty cup”. I try to keep my own cup full, so that I can serve those in my life to the best of my ability, whether that be my kids, clients, etc. Self-care can look a little different for everyone. For me, it involves getting enough sleep, trying to make sure I eat enough fruits/vegetables, drinking plenty of water, and carving out time for massage therapy.  Read more>>