Neil delves into the often overlooked aspect of self-care for driven entrepreneurial individuals. He emphasises the importance of prioritising oneself and taking care of personal health and well-being. Neil shares his own experiences and insights, highlighting the detrimental effects of neglecting self-care on both personal and professional aspects of life. He encourages listeners to schedule downtime, engage in physical activity, cook nutritious meals, and spend quality time with loved ones. Neil also emphasises the need to detach from negative influences such as media and politics for mental well-being. Ultimately, he emphasises that self-care is not selfish but rather a necessary foundation for success in business and life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Taking care of ourselves should be a top priority as tutors, teachers, or coaches. Neglecting our own health and well-being can have negative consequences for our business and relationships.

• It is essential to schedule downtime and allocate resources for self-care. This includes activities like exercising, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying personal hobbies.

• Avoid letting your business mission take over and encroach on your self-care time. Set boundaries and prioritise your own well-being.

• Cook your own food and prioritise healthy eating. Avoid fast food and make a shopping list of nutritious ingredients.

• Detach yourself from fear-mongering media and negative influences. Take care of your mental health by removing negative sources and focusing on the positive aspects of life.

BEST MOMENTS

"Making ourselves top of the list and the most important thing we must do every single day."

"If you're messed up, how can you be good for your business or for your customers?"

"If someone else is more important than you, you don't really have a life."

"Whatever else is happening in your life and your business, there's one common component central to everything that you do. And that's you."

"Looking after number one is the priority one. Everything else relies on it. Because everything begins with you."

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Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!