ASLU 077: Self-Care for Creative Entrepreneurs (And the Holiday Season)
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As the busiest season of the year for creative businesses approaches, Melissa does a solo episode all about how to make time for self-care - and what self-care really is (it's not just a massage or spa appointment but it can be both of those things)!
Not good with self-care? Or maybe the most talked about self-care activities don’t resonate with you? That’s ok too. (massages and spas stress Melissa out!). This episode also covers some less talked about self-care options. And we talk about why sometimes full on adulting like meal prep, going to the dentist and getting insurance can be a form of self-care!
Learn 6 key components of managing your health and well being and why comparing your body and your business to a professional athlete can make it easier to appreciate how important mental and physical wellness are to your work. Hit the ground running so you can make this holiday season your best with a body and mind that are up to the challenges. And make sure you schedule in some downtime for the new year to rest and recuperate!
This Episode is Great For…
all creatives, regardless of whether Q4 is your busy season.
anyone who isn’t really sure what self-care is (it’s not just a bubble bath)
anyone who struggles finding self-care activities that resonate with them
anyone who needs a metaphor or example to appreciate why self-care is so critical for their business
If you just want the links to the resources mentioned in this episode, scroll down to the bottom.
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adulting is a form of self-care
In This Episode We Talk About
In this episode we talk about:
why it’s important for our businesses that we stay healthy - mentally and physically
what would happen if we were sick for a week? A month? 3 months?
why what we do as creative entrepreneurs is similar to what professional athletes do and why we need to look after our bodies just as much as they do
Melissa’s six keys to maintaining her mental and physical health:
movement
meditation
fuel
learning
creativity
rest
how practice self-care during the busiest season of the year for most creative businesses (and why you need to book yourself a recuperation season right now)
how to practice self-care when bubble baths, spas and massages don’t work for you
why adulting is a form of self-care that can’t be neglected
Mentioned in this episode
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