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.
Dr. Anastasia Canfield 
Self-care is an often misunderstood concept. Our media has depicted it in ways that have made many of us associate it with lavishness, luxury, and elitism. Some examples are fancy bubble baths with glasses of expensive wine in far-off lands that can only be accessed by plane or boat. However, self-care is really much more boring than this. Read More>>
Heather E. Schwartz
To me, self-care is everything. It unlocks my ideas, my confidence, and my creative energy. I think a lot about diet, sleep, exercise, and taking care of my physical health in general. I also track self-talk and try to filter the messages I’m taking in. I know I’m at my best and most creative when I’m feeling loose and playful. Read More>>
Annette Rosales
Self-care is a non-negotiable part of my life and my business. I’m very intentional about how I take care of myself—I practice breathwork, prioritize finding inner peace, and regularly invest in treatments like massages, sauna sessions, and acupuncture. These aren’t luxuries to me; they’re essential tools that keep me grounded, aligned, and operating at my best. Read More>>
Douglas Poole
I try to stay consistent with a few things for self-care—mainly working out, setting boundaries with my time, and taking a step back when I need to reset. It helps me manage stress and stay focused, especially in a fast-paced, client-facing role. Read More>>
Griselda Valadez
Seldom caring for myself can go many different ways. I make it a priority to take time for my personal health and wellness: facials, massage, weight training, vacations, and family time. Everyone’s self care time looks different but for me a variety of these as well as solo dates really make me thrive in life. Read More>>
Alissa Landefeld
While I was on a traditional career path, art was my self-care. I’d paint in the evenings after work, and it relaxed me. When I made it my full-time job, I didn’t replace that role at first. Creating all day and then trying to use it as “rest” just led to burnout… and lower-quality work. Things changed when I started treating self-care more practically. Read More>>
Dr. Darnita Henry
Self-care for me isn’t something separate from my work—it’s the foundation of how I’m able to show up for the people I serve. My self-care looks like protecting my nervous system in very practical ways. Read More>>
Ellen Hockley
Over the past decade as an entrepreneur, and the past several years as a parent of tiny humans, my approach to self-care has shifted dramatically. I’ve also reframed how I think about it, self-care isn’t an added extra, it’s something that needs to be part of my daily life. Read More>>
Shanquail ‘Beautiful Quu’ Shropshire
Self-care for me isn’t just bubble baths and cute moments, it’s survival, it’s alignment, it’s how I stay powerful in a world that will try to pull you out of your purpose. I pour into myself the same way I pour into others. Read More>>
Emma Filley
Working in the acting industry and taking care of yourself is essential in this line of work and this was something I didn’t fully understand until I played Jess in Just One More by Kaleb and Kyler Cook. Just One More follows Jess, a struggling addict, and her journey of searching for a way out of her past and hoping for redemption. Read More>>
Alexis Butler
First of all, self-care is extremely important in life no matter what you do for a living! With my photography business continuing to grow I see how easy it is to overwork myself. Photography has always been a passion for me and I find great joy in it. That doesn’t mean the burnout doesn’t creep up. Read More>>
Azia Green
In a world (and career) where there is constant chaos, problems to be solved, and always something to mark off the to-do list, I have found early the importance of filling up my cup before attempting to pour into others. I owe my entire existence and love for the world to God. Read More>>
Fredrick Peters
Self-care, for me, is not passive, it is structured, intentional, and performance-driven. I view it as the foundation of both my physical and cognitive effectiveness. My core practices include: – Daily resistance training and cardiovascular exercise This is non-negotiable. It improves energy availability, stress tolerance, and cognitive clarity. I notice a direct improvement in focus, decision-making, and overall productivity on days I train. Read More>>
