The Creative Entrepreneur Self Care Reset

Emily Fay
6 days ago
3 min read

As creative entrepreneurs, we pour ourselves into everything. Our work, our clients, our kids, our homes. And while it’s amazing to be multi-passionate and driven, there’s a cost if we never stop to refill our own cup.

I used to think self-care was bubble baths and face masks (which, don’t get me wrong, I still love). But I’ve learned that real self-care is what keeps me steady, creative, and grounded in my business and my life.

If you’ve been running on caffeine, late nights, and sheer willpower, this is your reminder: you don’t need another hustle plan. You need a reset. You need FLOW.

Why Self-Care Is a Business Strategy (Not a Luxury)

Energy fuels creativity. When your body feels good, your ideas flow more easily.
Rest creates clarity. Stepping away gives your brain space to make better decisions.
Boundaries protect your brilliance. Saying yes to yourself means you can show up more fully for others.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s the foundation for sustainable success.

The Four Pillars of a Self-Care Reset

1. Nourishment

Skipping meals and living off snacks (or just coffee) leaves you foggy and drained.✨ Shift: Build meals around protein, whole foods, and hydration. Think of food as fuel for your creativity.

2. Movement

Sitting all day kills momentum. Your body and mind need movement to stay sharp.✨ Shift: Add a daily walk, yoga flow, or strength session. Even 15 minutes makes a difference.

3. Rest

Late nights might feel productive, but they rob you of focus tomorrow.✨ Shift: Protect your bedtime like a client meeting. Rested you = inspired you.

4. Joy + Play

When everything becomes about “shoulds,” your spark fades.✨ Shift: Do something purely for joy. Read something not related to your work, paint, bake, play outside. Creativity loves fun.

How I Reset My Own Self-Care

There was a season where I was constantly on edge. Hello motherhood! I said yes to everything, worked at night when the kids were sleeping, skipped workouts, ate like crap, drank a lot, and told myself I’d “rest later.” But later never came. I was burning the candle at both ends. Trying to be the perfect mother, wife, and build a business.

It wasn’t until I did a major reset that I gained some clarity. Simple things like slow mornings, journaling, after-lunch walks, and cooking with music on. Those things and more helped my energy return. I didn’t feel the need to rush through everything and my days became less stressful. Suddenly, I wasn’t just surviving; I was creating from a place of FLOW.

How to Start Your Own Self-Care Reset

Pick one pillar (nourishment, movement, rest, joy) and start small. Incorporate one for the week and make it daily.
Add an anchor habit: hydration in the morning, a 10-minute stretch, or lights out by 10:30. Having a go to anchor will not leave you guessing on what to do.
Protect it like you would any other commitment. It’s time to make yourself a priority instead of others. (at least the ones you can say no to)

✨ Remember: This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about creating a rhythm that supports you and your life, so you can support everything and everyone else in your life and business.