Ivelisse McBride 
We have all read and heard of the best self-care habits, like exercising, eating healthy, and caring for one’s mental health. However, as a business owner, self-care needs to be kicked up a notch. When you are a business owner, you don’t have a choice. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your business. Here are some habits every accomplished entrepreneur should implement within their day to help bump up their self-care to the next level.
Delegate and Outsource
Outsource the things that drain your energy or block your creative flow. It’s not worth spending time on things that suck you dry. Bringing backup may be a little overwhelming initially, but investing in a team will help you expand and grow your business, more importantly, your revenue. With all the weight lifted off your shoulders, you can focus on innovation in your business instead of smaller day-to-day tasks.
Create a Workspace You Love
You spend most of your waking hours in your workspace, especially if you are a solopreneur like many of us. Design a space that will impact your happiness and motivation. Therefore, your home office space is an investment in yourself and your business.
Take Time Off
Yes, this may seem scary whether you are a freelancer or the CEO of a large company. It’s easy to feel like the worst thing will happen if you step away from your desk. So repeat after me: TAKE. THE. VACATION! And make sure to leave that laptop at home. Rather than worrying about what could go wrong, focus on relaxing your body and mind. Just think about how refreshed and productive you’ll be when you return.
Set and Enforce Boundaries
One of the most important things you can do as an entrepreneur is to set and enforce work, social, and physical boundaries. This is a sure way to take care of yourself! Of course, you will always have a list of things that need to get done, things you need to think about, and tasks that “need” your full attention, but not setting clear boundaries and sticking through with them is a sure way of burning out quickly!
Choose A “Me Time” Activity
Whether every day, every two to three days or once a week, find an activity just for you to enjoy! I take 20-30 minutes daily to read a book that has nothing to do with work. This time helps me to unwind and separate myself from work time. Often, even when we are not at work, we are still thinking about work, so make sure you pick an activity that will fully disconnect your brain from that email you have to send first thing tomorrow morning. Taking the time to relax but still thinking about work is counterproductive!
Conclusion: Why is taking care of yourself essential?
The entrepreneur’s mind is the most valuable asset we have! Taking care of your body, mind, and spirit will ensure you have what it takes to control all your stressors and internal pressures. It’s proven that individuals who practice self-care have a higher cognitive performance and experience stronger focus and better concentration. Investing just a little time to focus on you can bring your business to the next level!
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