I created some self-care/best business practices for myself as a self-employed web and graphic designer, but they apply to anybody running their own business.  Here they are:

• Go to bed a half-hour earlier than you usually do.
• Don’t read any work emails in the evening.
• Turn off your work computer after 7 pm.
• Cardio every day.
• Do something you love to do, not have to do, every day.
• Don’t drink more than one beer during the workweek.
• Enjoy your plants and the animals.
• Work phone calls by appointment only.

It took me a really long time to not feel guilty about dropping out of the hustle culture. My motto is to work smarter, not harder.  Keeping to a self-care routine helps me to do just that.  What are some of yours?