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.
Tiffany Dillard
Self-care for me is taking some time to just check in with my emotions and thoughts by creating some ‘Me” time. “Me” time may look like me going to the grocery store, going to the nail shop, writing, sitting in my bed watching my favorite shows, etc. This time is for me and for me only. It is the time when I choose to put myself first. I don’t want to be a person that pretends that everything is fine because I ignore my emotions. So making time for me is very important. Read More>>
Kate Allgood
There are many things I do for self-care, which include things like meditation, working out, eating healthy, getting bodywork done, getting IVs, and spending time in nature. Self-care became very important to me at an early age as I dealt with some injuries while playing high-level hockey. It got so bad at a point in my early twenties that I thought I would need to stop playing and worried about my long-term physical health. Read More>>
Sabrian Bruton
Being consistent, having a routine, being discipline, honoring my craft, understanding my journey. Praising God and thanking him throughout the entire process. Being kind to others. Pouring into myself. I could go on with this all day. Because my self-care is my life. I work on it daily my life depends on it. My future depends on it. Healed people, Heal people. Loving folks, love on folks. As iron sharpens iron. Read More>>
Randon & Krandon Knighten
For us self-care is essential for each and every person. No one can do this way of life alone. In the midst of really understanding tea culture and how we should define our brand, we realized that tea help to set a different mood. My brother and I would sample teas and have unapologetic, open conversations. We gradually began inviting other men over to have similar conversations to provide an outlet for them to speak candidly. Over time we grew this to hosting our own “Brotherhood Brunches”. Tea has helped us connect, collab, and challenge one another t0 become better men. Read More>>
Janel A. Young
For me self-care is a lifestyle and it’s embedded in my daily routine. My self-care routine primarily falls into four categories: spiritual, mental, physical, and social. Daily scripture readings, journaling, moments of isolation, periods of detachment, and spending a few hours at the health club is how I invest in my spiritual, mental, and physically well-being. For social self-care, I enjoy kickbacks with my close family and friends, retreats, brunch, girls trips, and spending quality time with my best friends~my husband and children. Read More>>
Katie Eu
It’s 11:50pm on a Thursday night. I’m finally crawling into bed after a harrowing day of college senior classes, polishing my 50 page thesis, and club meetings. Instead of relaxing, I scroll through my camera roll looking for something, anything, to post the next day. Read More>>
Jessie Burner
For years I would eat terrible, not get enough sleep and not exercise. Over time it caught up with me. I was overweight and not very successful in life at that time. The best thing I ended up doing was taking time for myself and my kids, eating right and working out consistently. That was a complete game changer. It got my life back and career back on track. Working out benefits your mind and body in so many ways. Read More>>
Jocelynn Tyson
What I do for self care are getting my nails & feet done , getting my hair done , face routine , sometimes shopping . It impact to me to motivate me more of my go to and thinking positive to focus the right thing . Read More>>
Denia Durden
I think taking time for myself after making sure others are taken care of is important. It allows me to slow down, feel pampered and relax, but also experience services myself so that I can always work to improve the experience in my salon/clinic. Read More>>
Brooks Crawford
As a designer it is easy to get in your head. The tension builds from your mind and can begin to permeate your entire body. Being a good creative requires you to be in a joyful and passionate mindset free of tension. I find it to be a humbling reset every time I do a strenuous work out. I train and co-teach at F45 in Carlsbad- a gym/studio that focuses on circuit training for mixed-aged groups. It also creates forced socialization which helps break up the day and get me out of my tunnel vision. After I have burned some energy at the studio I am in a good position to sit down and generate productive design hours. Read More>>
Kellie Carlton
For self care what works for me is 8-9 hours of sleep a night, drinking 1 gallon of water a day, working out 4x a week, stretching 5x a week, and eating healthy lots of fruits and vegetables, lean complete proteins, healthy fats, and grains And the most important is lots of laughter and downtime on the weekends, listening to music or watching old movies, It’s so important to” recharge” the batteries. Read More>>
