Being a small business owner is great and all, but it means needing to find time for the big S.C. - self-care! Self-care is so monumentally important because being a small business owner often means being under a lot of pressure and sometimes even means sacrificing a lot, and that is exactly why self-care is so important even though it's often overlooked because of our busy schedules. What does self-care even mean, though? We define it mainly as the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health, especially during times of stress. We give some examples of ways that some people take care of themselves, such as journaling, exercising, having a cup of coffee, making food choices, and so forth. We also list off some ways that those of you who don't implement enough self-care into your days can start doing so, including being intentional about doing things that bring you joy (such as touching base with family and friends, taking a relaxing bath, meditating, and so forth). We also talk about how important it is to be mindful of our health and listen to our bodies, especially as women business owners. Remember that if your car's check engine light is on, driving the car without getting that taken care of is not going to be good for your car and could even do irreversible damage, and our minds and bodies are no different. We also, however, need to figure out what our own version of self-care is and not allow other people to ridicule or dictate it. Make sure that self-care becomes a priority! Until next time, we appreciate you tuning in again and encourage you to reach out to us via the email address provided in the show notes if you have anything that you would like to share with us!   Time Stamps [0:41] – Michele introduces the topic of self-care. [2:37] – Karamel stresses the importance of self-care. [4:05] – Karamel poses the question of what self-care means. [4:29] – Michele offers insight about what self-care is. [5:47] – Karamel admits that she needs more self-care in her life. [8:05] – Michele compliments Karamel on how she has delegated an outsource. [9:41] – We learn about a time when Karamel did treat herself. [10:31] – Michele lists some things that Karamel can do to implement self-care. [11:48] – Some of the benefits of exercise are shared with us. [13:00] – Karamel stresses the importance of small steps over grandiose resolutions. [15:12] – Michele argues that women business owners have to be especially mindful of their health. [17:40] – Michele points to a rule that she set for herself when she first opened her agency. [19:15] – Karamel and Michele clarify why rules about self-care are important. [21:30] – Karamel sums up what she is getting out of this conversation. [23:14] – Karamel discusses the importance of having people who support us. [23:40] – We are encouraged to find what our own version of self-care is.   Resources CEO Chronicles – Website Email us: [email protected]