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Is Your Business Killing You? Why Self-Care Unlocks The Highest Levels of Success

Self-care is the most important aspect of running your business

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Besides fear, what drives you? And why are you afraid of losing it all anyway? What’s with that?

Being addicted to success and achievement is one of the most noble addictions. But the true gateway to success is not long hours and doing tons of work you hate. True success is getting everything you are going after in life while also feeling and showing up as your best. 

According to the most successful people in the world, true success is not just working hard, but it’s working hard at something you deeply love. 

There are certain people who’s success makes us feel like they are superheroes. People like Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson definitely give us Superhero vibes. 

Here Are 5 Self-Care Habits That Can Help Catapult You Toward Your Dreams And Away From Your Fears:

1. Meditation

In a non-cheesy or overused way, meditation is a game-changer. The ability to lower your brainwaves and go down to your Alpha level (as described in the Silva Method) allows you to safely overcome the limited ways of thinking and destructive habits that keep you procrastinating and from achieving your greatest potential.

Meditation is one of the best ways to manage stress and come up with better ideas to grow your business, solve problems, and improve your life. 

According to research, about 90-95% percent of all brain activity is subconscious. That is why it can be so hard to overcome self-sabotage, bad habits, and explode your plateaus or areas you feel stuck in life, money, or business. You do not have to fall victim to a life that doesn’t excite you or feels like a constant hamster wheel. Mediation allows you to remove all roadblocks and solve your problems.

2. Work-Life Balance

This sometimes feels like a myth when you are building and running your own business. But setting boundaries for yourself and on your time is actually more profitable. 

If you give yourself smaller deadlines and practice Deep Work, you will get more impactful work done in less time which can lead to greater success. Cal Newport says “Clarity about what matters provides clarity about what does not.” Deciding to focus only on the tasks that move your business forward and provide you with the most opportunities for growth, is the one thing that can help you the most. 

Dedicate all your focus on the 20% that generates 80% of your results, and delegate the remaining 80% to freelancers and employees. 

3. Ikigai 

Your ikigai is your purpose in life. This is a Japanese word that means “alive” and “worth”. It is used to describe your well-being, achieved by doing activities that feed your soul, give you life, and advance you in life and your career.

Ikigai has 4 rules: you love it, you are great at it, the world needs it, and you are paid for it. This concept helps to provide you with clarity, direction, and guidance if you feel stuck or like you are at a crossroads in life. 

4. Sleep 

Your mind, your body, and your business need sleep. As an entrepreneur, you are your business and there isn’t much separation, especially in the beginning or if you decide to remain a solopreneur. 

Without enough sleep, your body starts to break down and you have massive brain fog while trying to work and crush your goals. When your body starts to break down it begins to attack itself, your immune system lowers, and you get caught in a cycle that can lead to health issues, anxiety, depression, and little to no productivity.

Your success is directly tied to your health. Skipping sleep is never a good idea. When you take care of your body achieving your goals becomes 10x easier because you have the physical and mental ability to show up and give it your all each day and accomplish great things consistently. 

5. Good Food & Good Times

It’s almost scary how different you feel when you fuel your life with the right foods. It’s like all of a sudden you wake up and you actually feel alive, instead of tired or grumpy. 

You no longer feel weighed down and sluggish, and many times brain fog also disappears which allows you the clarity you need to tackle your to-do list and make more money.

And when you pair good food with good times, your life somehow feels like it falls into place. Good times include doing something you love each day, spending time with your spouse or significant other, quality time with family and friends, and creating new experiences for yourself that push your boundaries in a good way.

“Self-care is your fuel. Whatever the road ahead or the path you’ve taken, self-care is what keeps your motor running and your wheels turning.” ― Melissa Steginus

Self-care is the most important aspect of running your business

All of these things should be done regularly because without them life feels empty, and that feeling slows and prevents you from growing and achieving the kind of success that is deeply fulfilling and lasts forever.

These things may seem small, but these habits are critical to getting unstuck and moving forward in your life and in your business. 

Self-care is the most important aspect of running your business because everything is in your control and everything depends on you to move it forward. But you can’t pour from an empty cup. And you can’t work until the point you are sick and unable to take care of yourself or run your business because you are so burnt out.

When we feel overworked and depleted we achieve some of our worst results. When we are at our wit’s end, beyond frustrated, and caught in a negative self-defeating cycle, there’s no way we can move forward. This is the feeling we want to avoid at all costs. And we can, by prioritizing our well-being.

Have you ever noticed those moments when you worked so hard, and even though you sometimes felt tired, that inner feeling of inspiration and hope energized you and allowed you to rest assured? 

Because you felt so confident in what you were doing? This is a healthy feeling we can safely maintain by creating more balance in our lives. 

In order to have amazing levels of success, you must first have order and then movement in your life and in your business. When you are clear about your why and your purpose in life, and you work towards it in a way that supports your overall health and well-being, there are no boundaries or limits to your success. 

Your success will only slow or break down when something is going on inside of you that blocks you 

The only way to truly achieve long-lasting success is to become it internally. Eileen Wilder once said that successful people practice success long before it ever happens for them. 

If you visualize and practice your success daily, and develop healthy habits that support you on your journey, your greatest success will be inevitable and long-lived. Which is the greatest success of all.

Savohna Reid is the Founder and CEO of Reid Bookkeeping & Business Solutions, which helps business owners build a less stressful and more profitable business by keeping them organized and lowering any stress or confusion around their money. Click here if you’d like a free risk assessment to better manage your expenses and maximize your profits.

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Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.

But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.

Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.

1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task

Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.

After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.

Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.

But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.

2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First

Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.

Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”

For example, if you’re a writer:

  • Research your topic at night.

  • Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).

  • Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.

You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.

3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace

Focus is the foundation of success.

According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.

Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.

Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.

4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life

Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”

This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.

If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.

5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills

Knowledge compounds over time.

Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.

I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.

Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.

6. Develop a Growth Mindset

Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.

  • A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.

  • A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.

Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.

7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You

I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.

If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.

Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.

Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.

8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions

Good mentors can fast-track your growth.

While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.

If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.

9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations

Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”

Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.

When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.

10. Focus on Your Strengths

Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.

If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.

A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.

Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.

11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs

Your beliefs shape your reality.

For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.

Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.

Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.

Final Thoughts

Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.

You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.

Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.

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