Let’s face it—running a business can sometimes feel like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. You’re constantly balancing a million tasks, putting out fires, and trying to keep everyone happy. But here’s the kicker: when you put yourself last, everyone suffers. I don’t know about you, but sometimes, I find myself focused on putting out fires. I struggle to navigate everything creatively and consciously. I need to approach my tasks with intention. Usually its because Im not practicing one of the top principles in maintaining a healthy business:

Maintaining my own health.

Your business, your family, and your sanity all depend on one crucial thing—self-care. It’s not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Let’s dive into 6 different types of self-care and explore some practical ways to integrate them into your busy life.

Emotional Self-Care

Your emotions matter, and acknowledging them is vital. As a woman in business, I find it extremely easy to shove my emotional needs aside. I rank my team members, my family, and immediate tasks that I think are more important.

Here’s what I’ve learned though:
that way of doing things is completely counterproductive. It is honestly selfish to the other people in my life. When I don’t take care of my emotions I start being careless with others.

I encourage you to go on a journey of exploration to find the things that create emotional connectedness for you.

Practice Tips

Journaling: Spend a few minutes each day writing down your thoughts and feelings. The idea is to connect do yourself so clear your mind and take time to be present with yourself fully in those few moments

Support: Reach out to a trusted friend or counselor for a heart-to-heart chat. Even if you are an internal processor or introvert you need support from the people around you. Don’t try to do it on your own..

Physical Self-Care

Your body needs attention just as much as your business. I for one start to feel really wonky and out of sorts when I don’t get a quick workout in. I also feel gross when I start eating garbage.

Your body’s health creates much greater mental clarity. It enhances emotional clarity as well. This clarity can truly open new avenues for creative thinking in your business.

Please don’t come down on yourself. Perhaps you haven’t paid attention to your physical health lately. Remember, you don’t have to do it all at once. Start with a few things you can change to make your body feel cared for. Choose things you know you can stick to.

Practice Tips

Exercise: Find an activity you enjoy, whether it’s yoga, walking, or a dance class. Practice getting some movement in every day if you can even if its just a small walk.

Sleep: Prioritize getting 7-8 hours of sleep each nigh

Social Self-Care

Nurturing your relationships isn’t just essential its food for your soul. Spending time with people we love releases brain chemicals. These include serotonin, dopamine, and Noradrenaline, to name a few. Chemicals like this can keep us going when things get challenging and boost our ability to stay creative and innovative.

Practice Tips

Quality Time: Schedule regular catch-ups with friends and family.

Community: Join a local business group or an online community for support and camaraderie.

Mental Self-Care

Your mind deserves some TLC, too. Listen, your brain is the horsepower engine behind everything you do in your business. Give the girl some serious time off and well deserved attention every now and again. She’ll reward you with inerest if you do!

Practice Tips

Learning: Engage in activities that stimulate your intellect, like reading or puzzles.

Mindfulness: Practice meditation or deep-breathing exercises to calm your thoughts.

Mushrooms and Magnesium for the win: My personal favorite. I take some great supplements like Calm magnesium before I go to bed. I also enjoy some great mushrooms like lion’s mane and reishi. These help my brain thrive

Spiritual Self-Care

Connecting with your spiritual side can provide inner strength.No matter your religious beliefs, connecting to your spirit is incredibly valuable.

Practice Tips

Meditation/Prayer: Dedicate time each day for spiritual practices that resonate with you.

Nature: Spend time outdoors to rejuvenate your spirit. I work from home. I take a 5-10 minute break a few times in the middle of my day. These breaks do wonders for me. I go outside barefoot during these breaks.

Practical Self-Care

Keeping your daily life organized reduces stress. Clutter makes things chaotic. Try to keep your desk tidy and your inbox and calanders organized. These three simple things can create a lot more space for you. You will relax and feel less stressed.

Practice Tips

Organization: Use planners or apps to keep track of tasks and appointments.

Delegation: Say this with me, “I am not a robot. I am a human. I can not do everything myself.” Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks to others.

Workspace: Create a clutter-free, inspiring workspace. You will be surprised how good you feel when you sit down to a tidy spot. Surrounding yourself with things that inspire you makes a difference

Conclusion

Assess your needs in each of these self-care areas. Think of them as buckets that must be regularly filled. What do you need to keep each bucket filled up? Self-care shouldn’t be arduous; it’s about nourishing yourself in ways that support your overall health. You can’t afford to skimp on this—your well-being is the cornerstone of your success. Prioritize self-care and watch how it transforms your life and business.

Remember, taking care of yourself isn’t just about you. It’s about being the best you can be for those who depend on you. You got this! I believe in you and your incredible ability to nurture and care for yourself!

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