In this episode of *The Pilates Lounge Podcast*, Katie Crane dives into the dual facets of being a Pilates professional: managing the business side and prioritizing self-care. Reflecting on her own experience with burnout, she highlights the importance of setting boundaries and making self-care a priority to maintain passion and longevity in the profession. Katie also explores the role of community support and gratitude practices in fostering both personal and professional well-being.

Takeaways

- The business aspect of Pilates is often overlooked by professionals.

- Self-care is essential for longevity in the Pilates profession.

- Burnout can happen when boundaries are not respected in work.

- Small self-care practices can create meaningful changes over time.

- Gratitude journaling can positively shift mindset and enhance well-being.

- Scheduling self-care first can lead to a sustainable work-life balance.

- Community support is crucial for Pilates professionals.

- Embracing the business side of Pilates can lead to greater success.

- The brain can't distinguish between reality and fiction, which affects our beliefs.

- A commitment to self-care can boost creativity and energy.

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