4 Ways to Practice Self-Care in 2019

Are you crossing off all of your goals on your to-do lists? Do you still feel overwhelmed? Were you so ready for the New Year and now that it is here you are fatigued and mentally drained? Do you feel like you don’t have enough time for your business due to school, procrastination or lack of knowledge?
 
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur and you feel like you don’t know where to start or you don’t want to take leap of faith to focus solely on your business venture because of your full time job?
 
If you answered yes to any of these questions you are in the right place.
 
My mission is to inspire women to take control of their life by following their passions.
 
I am here to help you find the joy in practicing self-care when it comes to you and your business endeavors.

So Where Do You Start?

They say, “THE GRIND NEVER STOPS! ” To a certain extent that is true because of the strenuous work you will persistently put in to reap the rewards, benefits and financial stability that comes when you own your own business. However, self-care is essential in order to continuously create.
 
Some entrepreneurs go to Starbucks, work by the beach or go to their local library to get things done. While other entrepreneurs may listen to inspirational podcasts, write a list of goals, and read books until they feel like they are ready to move forward in their business. Moreover, getting the time to truly relax and rejuvenate is essential.
 
So what are some things you can participate in to take care of yourself in 2019?

4 Ways to Practice Self - Care in 2018:

1. Vacation.

A Vacation is always rejuvenating. It is a refreshing way to conclude and reflect on the previous year in your business. A change of scenery is always invigorating to find joy in change. Traveling allow you to embrace new cultures, possibly learn a new language, and meet new people. Most importantly, it allows you to explore a part of the world you may have never known existed. If a vacation is out of your budget trying going to a local pool. Taking a walk in the park or going to a new city that you have never been to before.

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Vacation Ideas:

Enjoy a wonderful day of reading on the beach, go horseback riding, snorkeling in the ocean, bicycling around the beach shore, or even sledding in the snow.
 
Fun Tip:  Bring a professional camera to capture high quality photos. After you get the photos printed you can always create a scrapbook for memories or even utilize them as a Valentines Day, Birthday or Just Because Gift! ​

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Check out some Fun Vacation Photos!

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2.Find A New Creative Hobby: Painting /Cooking Class
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If traveling is something that you frequently participate in try painting or cooking classes! In Atlanta, there is a painting center called Sips and Strokes! Sips and Strokes is a creative space that teaches you how to paint step by step while eating food and drinking a beverage of your choice.

​Trying new restaurants and fine cuisine with your friends is always a great idea. Drawing, painting and cooking together are  wonderful artistic outlets to give your mind a break.  Trying new cuisines in a new city will be an unforgettable experience.

3.Reflect and Release. Write your pain away and write your wins of the week.

​Do you have a journal? Do you have a planner to keep your organized? If not, these are essential things to keep your joy in 2019.
 
Your planner and journal will allow you to reflect and write your wins for the week.
 
Keep your wins in a jar and every three months you should take them out the jar to read them.
 
If you are having a bad week write about it read it to yourself and rip it up! You are probably wondering why you would be tearing the paper up right? When you tear the paper up it is no longer here. It is an act of letting go of the past.

4.Have a Fun Photoshoot: Take Professional Fun Photos

Do you have a professional headshot? Is your LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Profile picture a great representation of what you stand for as a creative millennial? Some people take headshots every six months, while others take photos every time they post a new blog.
 
Some families make it a annual thing to take Christmas photos, photos in pajamas or even just because photos. Professional Photos and fun photoshoots are always fun and creative ways to spice up your home décor, office space decor and to utilize as family portraits,  baby announcements, gender reveals, wedding invites or even Christmas cards.
 
Choose a theme and have fun with your creative photos.

What are some of your favorite activities to participate in for self-care?