The Ultimate List of Self Care Ideas for Creative Entrepreneurs

When I first started my own business, I did not know how important self-care was as a creative entrepreneur. While I’d worked through years of therapy to help me thrive with chronic anxiety, I hadn’t taken the time to apply it to my professional life. When I finally did, it really changed how I felt in my business. 

It’s often not until a year or two into their creative business that entrepreneurs begin to realize just how important self-care is… it makes sense. In the beginning, our businesses are fresh and exciting and new, and we want to spend long hours at the computer and late nights drafting up our business plans. Then, burnout hits and self-care becomes a necessity. Now maybe that’s not the case for you! Perhaps you’re a master at balancing your business with self-care… but something tells me that there’s at least a part of you who feels you need more self-care in your life and space for it in your creative business because you are here reading this post.

I’m a big believer in self-care – it’s a necessity. It’s what allows us to really replenish and restore our mindset… after all, your mindset is your most essential tool as a business owner! Self-care is not vain or selfish. It’s not something as simple as taking a bubble bath (though bubble baths are excellent, of course) – it’s a lifelong act and gift to give to yourself.

I’m a wealth of ideas for self-care from my own experience and my work with my mindset coaching clients, and I’m here to share! Think of this as your ultimate list of self-care ideas for when you need them!

50 Self Care Ideas for Creative Entrepreneurs

1. Take a walk (bonus points if you can get close to the water… for me, at least, there’s nothing like water to truly ground me) 
2. Ground yourself by taking a walk barefoot through your backyard or at a local park 
3. If you’re close to water, take a boat ride, canoe or kayak day trip 
4. Go on a picnic with a loved one 
5. Take a white space day, where you have nothing on your calendar, and instead follow your creativity and intuition (remind yourself throughout the day that you are exploring and that you trust wherever the wind takes you) 
6. Write down whatever is in your brain right now without any judgement – clear the space. You will not believe the power this has 
7. Paint your nails or have an at-home-spa night (one of my personal favourites is to give myself a natural coconut oil hair mask) 
8. Take some time to journal. Here are a few of my favourite prompts…. (what would I tell 12-year-old-me if I could speak with her today? Can I consider what went really well today? What did I learn today?) 
9. Bike or skate around as free as you were when you were a child (bonus points if you remember any of your old tricks!) 
10. Plant or tend to your garden 
11. Create art without any expectation – create simply to create 
12. Sit outside and let the sun recharge you (don’t forget the SPF, though, honey) 
13. Make your favourite, soul-soothing meal 
14. Plan a mini road trip or staycation to get a change of scenery 
15. Connect with the earth – hug a tree, sit on the ground, allow yourself to feel truly grounded 
16. Call or text your friend who gives the best pep talks 
17. Watch an old favourite movie (some of my favourite feel-good movies are: Always Be My Maybe, It’s Complicated, Dazed and Confused) 
18. Read a favourite book (it’s like paying a visit to an old friend, as I always say!) 
19. Recite one of your favourite empowering affirmations 
20. Draw or letter out one of your favourite affirmations 
21. Let your inner child play by drawing or colouring. 
22. Try a new recipe 
23. Book an extra therapy session for support 
24. Explore an arts and crafts store and pick up a new craft to try 
25. Explore the power of healing crystals for meditation and healing or create a healing crystal grid 
26. Snuggle up to your favourite furry friend 
27. Sing and dance to your favourite music as if no one is watching 
28. Explore the power of your breath 
29. Get in touch with your inner wisdom through meditation 
30. Create a gratitude list and list every single thing you’re grateful for at this moment 
31. Rearrange your office for a fresh new feel 
32. Create a vision board that reflects your dreams and aspirations 
33. Knit, crochet or sew just for fun 
34. Smile at as many people as you can in a day – you’d be surprised the power this can have on both your and others’ moods! 
35. Learn more about yourself by using tools like the Enneagram and Human Design 
36. Take a bubble bath with moody lighting, candles and crystals 
37. Take a hot shower and imagine all your worries washing away down the drain 
38. Smell as many delightful things as you can – your favourite flower, your favourite food 
39. Open up a new book 
40. Move your body in whatever way feels good – running, swimming, walking, gentle yoga, working out – whatever feels good to you 
41. Play an instrument 
42. Take a moment to sit outside simply to watch and listen to the birds and wildlife around you 
43. Get ready in your favourite outfit just simply for yourself 
44. Take yourself out on a date 
45. Call a loved one just to say I love you 
46. Make yourself your favourite beverage and sit in silence and peace to slowly enjoy every sip 
47. Try a new herb or spice 
48. Do your hair in a style you’ve never tried before 
49. Get a few photos of your favourite people printed to keep around you as you work 
50. Start a journal 

One Of The Simplest Forms of Self Care: Colouring!

Colouring isn’t just for kids! It’s one of the simplest and most meditative forms of self-care! These 3 unique and anti-anxiety colouring pages are perfect for you to create with and colour. Colouring is one of my favourite ways to let my inner child play and relieve some stress – I hope they bring you just as much joy! 

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