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September 10, 2015 By Rachel 5 Comments

Why Self-Care is Good for Business

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These days, we are so caught up in the “hustle,” that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Many are under the impression that whoever works the hardest and the longest is the most successful. But how successful can you really be if your work leaves you feeling completely burnt out with no time for rest? If you want your business to run smoothly, self-care is very important.

However, many of us forget this simple fact. But if we don’t take the time for ourselves, we may notice that our businesses start to suffer. Our daily lives may begin to suffer. Instead of constantly burying yourself in work and day-to-day tasks, you should be making time for yourself on a regular basis. You may be thinking, “There isn’t enough time in the day!” But there is, if only you make the time for it. Self-care is essential to your wellbeing. But here’s why it’s an absolute must when it comes to running your business:

If you’re constantly running, you’ll eventually crash and burn. By taking the time every so often to relax and recharge your batteries, you’ll feel refreshed and will be better prepared to tackle that to-do list. But if you let yourself run down, you won’t have the energy to get things done and you’ll likely be left in a bad mood. We don’t want this! Instead, make time in your daily schedule to take a few minutes for yourself to catch your breath and just relax. Maybe a meditation or a quick yoga session will put you in the right mindset to take on the day. Know which self-care practices work well for you.

When you aren’t taking care of yourself, you can’t put your best into your business. Instead of letting the stress take over, make time to unwind. When you do, you’re able to return to your work with a clear mind. It’s harder to create when you’re stressed. And if you continue to force yourself to work harder and harder, you’ll become burnt out and you may start to resent your work.

Remember this today: Listen to your body. What is it telling you? What does it need? If your body is craving rest, give it exactly what it needs. And make sure you’re doing this on a regular basis. Once self-care becomes part of your daily routine, it will be much easier to make sure you never skip out on taking care of yourself.

Is self-care part of your daily routine?

 

Filed Under: Personal Growth, Self-Care Tagged With: self-care

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  • Krystal // The Krystal Diaries

    I always try to remember to take care of myself. I love blogging and want to devote time to it but if I’m having a day I just am not feeling it, I skip it. I probably wouldn’t write a good post on a day like that anyway.

    • Definitely! There’s no reason to force it if you’re not feeling it. That’s why I take advantage of the days when I AM feeling it and get a lot of pots written. That always helps! But your audience will always understand if you miss a day or two.

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  • Jo Witherite

    You ask me to add you to my twitter. It would be nice if you added me to your twitter.

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