There is thankfully a growing realization that effectiveness and self-care are linked and that investing in self-care can be massively improve productivity.
Susan Huang
I didn’t care about my health much until the year 2021. During the pandemic, everyone stayed at home without going anywhere, people even working remotely. Every day, I would wake up and immediately head to my desk to start working. After spending the entire day sitting in the same spot, I would move to bed and end the day. During that period, I would remain in the same place throughout the day, including for meals and entertainment. Additionally, I was under pressure due to my visa and work. My lifestyle habits began to negatively impact my health, resulting in several problems. Read More>>
Amina Mejdoubi
Self-care means different things to me every day. Some days, it is taking my time with my skincare routine and other times, it is simply to eat my comfort foods and sit in silence in my living room. Either way, self care for me is listening to my body and honoring its needs. Read More>>
Sam Fears
We live in a very fast-paced society. If you aren’t thinking about what you are supposed to be doing tomorrow, you are thinking about what you did yesterday or have to do next week. It is always the next thing, finish one and move on, never slowing down. Now, that is fine, I have no issue with a hard worker. But, what tends to get neglected is the most important aspect of any individual’s life, and that is your health. Everything goes out the window when you are sick, and your main goal then becomes getting healthy again. Read More>>
Kierra Peoples
Taking care of myself, my needs, my relationships, my household… I’ve come to the conclusion that all of these things tie into my business and how I show up. By prioritizing these things I’ve been able to find balance and function in my business in a way that benefits my clients and attract what I desire. I do this by catering to my hierarchy of needs and allowing myself grace in order to adapt. Read More>>
Casie Ellison
The opposite of self-care is self-neglect. Self-neglect and Self-destruction come hand-in-hand. Personally, self-care has been a journey and there are still days, for me, where my level of ability varies.
The three main components of self-care can be broken down into physical, mental, and emotional health. These are each equally important as a part of your basic needs. I did not grow up understanding how important it was to attend to my own needs. As if I cared more for others would make up for my lack of self-love. Read More>>
Valerie Dickson M.Ed
Self-Care is very important in the health and fitness industry or any person who has multiple jobs. I work in educational full-time and have 3 part-time jobs as a fitness instructor at various fitness facilities. Some of the things I like to do for self-care are:
Therapist, swimming, yoga, ice skating, journaling, reading, staycations or vacations, spa days, and spending time with friends and family. Read More>>
Juda Hensley
Personal well-being: as a hairstylist I engage in various self-care activities to promote my own well-being, such as practicing mindfulness or meditation, engaging in physical exercise, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet. Taking care of my own physical and mental health can enhance my overall effectiveness and prevent burnout. Keeping up with the latest trends, techniques, and products in the hair industry is crucial for me to provide excellent service to my clients. Investing time in continuing education, attending workshops, seminars, or online courses can contribute to my professional growth and ensure I stay up to date with industry advancements. Read More>>
Jeremy Malecha
Daily workouts including at least 2 dog walks a day. Ensuring that I get off electronics before 7pm and focusing in on sleep quality.
This allows me to be present and most effective in the mornings and afternoons to ensure that we meet the needs of our customers and employees at Biocanic Read More>>
Alex Soto
There was a parable of a man working at the desk his home office. His child enters, interrupting his work flow, and implores his father to play catch with him outside.
The father, thinking himself clever, grabs a nearby magazine, and tears out a page with a picture of the planet earth. He ripped up the page into a bunch of tiny pieces and tells his son, “Put this back together like a puzzle. When you’re done, we can play outside.” Read More>>
Tara Towler Cumby LPC CPCS
As a therapist, I teach and discuss self-care daily. I had learned that I also needed to take time each day to take care of myself. Since I have implemented self-care practices daily, I have seen a shift in my stress levels. I began taking a few minutes in the morning to breathe and reflect. Throughout my day, if I am feeling overwhelmed or stress I practice box breathing or 1,2,3,4 let go breathing. Every individual on this journey should know that their self-care routine will change over time. Which is fine. Read More>>
Ashley Edwards
Self-care encompasses activities and practices promoting well-being, relaxation, and personal growth. Over the past couple of years, I’ve had to come up with different strategies I can engage in, all while living my life as a homeschooling mom and a businesswoman. I’ve learned that self-care is most beneficial when it improves my effectiveness & growth in all areas of my life. Read More>>
Lorena Hixson
My self-care routine involves reading, skincare, yoga, and meditation. Reading allows me to unwind, gain new perspectives, and stimulate my creativity, positively impacting my effectiveness. Engaging in skin-care rituals promotes self-appreciation and confidence, influencing my approach to tasks and interactions. Yoga and meditation help me find inner calm, enhance awareness, and address my needs effectively. These practices contribute to my overall well-being, allowing me to feel balanced, calm, and more effective in various areas of life. Read More>>
Jessica Meunier
My definition of self-care is unapologetically taking the time and space needed to feel refreshed and ready to play all my roles. Since becoming a mom, I feel more guilty about taking time away, exercise breaks or nights out with friends. However, I have never been more convinced that these activities are critical for me to be able to pour into my family, community and profession. Read More>>
Sarah Rosenkrantz
Self care is essential! Eating healthy food from the farmers market, walking my dog, reading good literature, writing new music, taking a break and disconnecting, connecting with people, dancing and playing dress up, doing a mask, and taking care of my basic needs physically, mentally and spiritually.
Taking care of myself has expanded my creativity and given me more time and thoughtfulness to focus on my art. When I am happy, I create. And when I create, I am happy. Read More>>
Nila Jane Autry
Probably the most crucial self-care I indulge in is a simple exercise video by Denise Austin called “Pilates for Everybody.” It’s 45 minutes long. And how did I get that committed you ask? It wasn’t easy.
First, as a kid in high school I made fun of people out running. Why would I do that? Cuz my friends did. And then there were my sisters. I’m the oldest of 10 children, with 5 sisters and 4 brothers. For some reason my sister, the third child, loved to exercise and she would sit out on the front lawn watching for boys to drive by while doing exercises. Soon us other sisters started joining her. It was a lot more fun than just sitting on the porch watching for the boys. Read More>>
Kristin Rispoli
I tried something big for self-care recently. My birthday just passed, and I asked my husband for a watch. A regular watch. I ditched the apple watch! This change has allowed me to be more present in day-to-day life. It has actually increased my effectiveness at work. I am not trying to juggle taking care of my 3-year-old and also reading an email on my watch at the same time. This leads to me half a**ing both things. I was beginning to forget that I opened up that email… I wasn’t by my laptop to jot down a note to remind myself. I was missing some special moments with my daughter. Read More>>
Christineh
Self care is extremely important to me. Music and self expression is already a great source of self care but I also have some health issues I deal with so for me self & health care go hand in hand. I have some auto immune issues I deal with like Hypothyroidism, anemia and psoriasis. Most of these issues are very tamed if I take good care of myself. This all goes into self care for me as it is important to be aware of my surroundings, what I put in and onto my body, and even the energy and thoughts that go through my mind and soul. I love yoga and try to practice it as much as possible, yoga and exercise are a huge part of self care for me too. Read More>>
Vidabeth Bensen
For many years I have tried hard to exercise on a daily basis. I enjoy walking outside, even though I sometimes have to force myself to do so.. I find when I walk one to two miles a day just in my neighborhood, I am much more productive, I take a chair yoga class once a week and a balance and strengthening class once a week as well. As I age, I find I have to discipline myself to focus on keeping fit. I have had several falls, once requiring brain surgery, another a broken hip. Taking those classes has hastened my recovery on both of those cases. Read More>>
Vynce Pham
As in any profession, being a DJ has it’s stress filled moments and chaotic days. What’s important is how you handle them and come out with a smile knowing that the issue(s) were resolved. But these instances can definitely take their toll on your mind, body and spirit. For me, it’s essential to do other activities to not only avoid burn out, but to reset myself for when the next occurrence happens. This way, I’m always ready to overcome them, no matter what it is. With me, it’s all about your outlook. Read More>>
Carlie Wright
Self-care is one of the most important acts a beauty professional can do for themselves and their overall health. Because we provide such a personal service I believe it is necessary in order to have a long lasting, successful career. Of course a massage or manicure/pedicure is lovely and I do incorporate those into my self-care routine. I also do Pilates 3x a week and eat intuitively to keep my body happy, nourished and strong. Keeping up on doctor appointments, physical therapy and even bloodwork is apart of my self-care. All this of course was suggested to me by my wonderful therapist who I chat with monthly. Prioritizing time with family and friends is the most important, I am who I am because of their love and support! Read More>>
Latricia Taylor
Self-Care is very important to me because its connected to self-love. To ensure I am able to get the right amount self-care I established a at home routine and a social connection routine. My home is my place of peace and sanctuary. I created spaces in my home that I am able to relax & block out any negative energy. So I am selective on who can come into my home. Read More>>
Emma Sartwell
Self-care is a huge part of my life, and it makes all the difference when it comes to the level of clarity and focus I bring to my clients. My self-care looks like meditation, taking walks alone and with my husband and family, and stretching. I try to prioritize these activities every day, but I don’t punish myself when I can’t find the time. Meditation is particularly central for me: I use and consult a lot of different resources to make the most of my meditative time, which is often influenced by Jewish practices. Read More>>
Jessica Taylor
My self-care routine has become non-negotiable over the years. This is not only because it fuels me to be of better service in the work I do (and even inspired me to become a Life Coach focused on self love) but because it was just a stepping stone to a true, deeper relationship with myself. Self-care is simply a tool towards self love…it can get us closer to the feeling of love within the self, but it’s only the beginning. Read More>>
