We asked some of the most productive entrepreneurs and creatives out there to open up to us about the role self-care plays in boosting their effectiveness.
Kaylee Friedman
Self-care, as someone in a helping profession, is vital. I have to be very cognizant of where my capacity is at on any given day because I’m not able to fully show up for my clients if I’m burnt out, distracted or not doing well myself. Read more>>
Natalie Elliott
Self-care is caring for all of yourself. To me, that means tending to the each archetype within- the maiden, the mother, the sorceress, and the crone. These four archetypes represent the women I get to embody each month through the different phases of my menstrual cycle. Read more>>
Crystal Venegas
Far too many people think of self-care as a fun, relaxing, pretty thing – bubble baths, spa days, massages, etc. I like to look at it from a holistic lens. I break it down into 8 categories: Mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, occupational, cultural, environmental, and social. Read more>>
Nicole Craven + Alexis Smith
Nicole (Co-Founder): Imagine my self-care routine as crafting the perfect espresso martini: a vigorous blend of workouts to energize the body, a rich infusion of thought-provoking reads or podcasts for mental stimulation, topped with a generous splash of personal hobbies to keep everything lively and full of zest. Read more>>
Ellen Hawk
For self-care, I have developed a routine that significantly enhances my effectiveness and well-being, especially in managing stress and avoiding burnout. Every Sunday is the day I reward myself for being productive and working hard throughout the week. Read more>>
Keren Nicole
A quote I live by is “You can’t pour from an empty cup”. It’s one that stands out to me in all areas of life. From resting to taking a step back and checking in with oneself. When you care about others, you want to be there for everyone, and support them, and it can come easily, but then you put your needs aside. Read more>>
Molly W. Schenck
I have been thinking a lot about how to take care of myself and how I receive care lately. When I think about how I take care of myself and receive care, I think about what nourishes me, what fills my cup up, and what allows me to shift my energy. Read more>>
Jeff Cerise
Like most people, as I’ve aged I can look back at behaviors and/or events that I have outgrown or just don’t fit and support my personal health goals anymore. Overall happiness is so intertwined with health and I have found simple routines that really help me be more effective at work and at home. Read more>>
Kendra Lee Wiebke
My biggest self-care is my creative journaling. Taking the time each day to do some amount of journaling and being creative with washi tape, stickers, and ink is really meditative for me and helps release any built-up stress from the day. Read more>>
Stephanie Baker
Well, first, it took me some time to understand exactly what it means to adhere to self-care. I used to think that self-care was all about indulging in luxurious spa treatments or extravagant outings. However, I soon realized that true self-care goes much deeper than that. Read more>>
Steven Washington
Self -care is EVERYTHING. Culturally we are taught that it is a luxury to exercise a consistent self-care practice, but it is a necessity. I believe in casting a wide net to gather self-care tools. The more tools I have in my tool box, the better. Read more>>
Juniper Johnson
Taking a break. Genuine, mindful time away from my personal/professional art has done so much for my effectiveness. Sometimes we feel like we have to stick through a project which can lead to rushing or frustration, and it’s not necessary. Read more>>
Shanell Varner
I’ve learned firsthand that making myself a priority isn’t selfish; it’s essential. Like they say, you can’t pour from an empty cup, and you certainly can’t toast with an empty glass. So, I make it a non-negotiable to keep my cup full, overflowing with love and vitality. Read more>>
Maria Joseph
For me, self-care is not just a routine but a sacred practice that rejuvenates my mind, body, and spirit. Self-care represents refuge from the demands of the world-a space where I can nourish myself and replenish my energy. Read more>>
Angelica Candido
I believe that small incremental changes in self-care can yield positive results. This can be implementing a facial routine every morning and night, working out, doing yoga, etc. Read more>>
Lauren Bledsoe
There are a lot of things I do for self-care depending on what is the most beneficial in that moment. If I am feeling stressed and achy, I love to do some physical self-care by taking a bath, getting a massage or stretching while taking deep breaths. Read more>>
Hannah Musser
I think that self-care comes in all different forms for everyone, and I think that’s what is great about it! For me, something as simple as spending time outside can be self-care, like going on a walk, gardening, camping, or fishing! Being outside in the sun or in the woods makes me happy. Read more>>
Frida Carrillo
At the end of 2022 I was working as an illustration teacher at the university. At that time I also had freelance projects in graphic design and others in editorial illustration. In the last week of classes I started to have very strong pains in my wrist, at first I didn’t think anything of it, but the pains started to get stronger and stronger, especially after long hours working on an editorial project that had to be ready by the end of the year. Read more>>
Tasha Reynolds
Over the last few years, I’ve discovered I have quite the green thumb. I’m a huge fan of container gardening and succulents! There’s something so relaxing about having nature in my personal space, and it clears my head to just spend time looking for new growth, or other little tasks necessary to keep them doing their best! Read more>>
Tonia L. Carrier-Hicks
I have found that for me to be able to accomplish a lot of the things I set out to do I need to have a good level of organization in my life. A bunch of years ago I found The Minimalists on Youtube. They helped teach me to declutter my belongings which lead to many habits that still help me. Read more>>
