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How to Stay on Top of Self-Care While Building a Side Hustle
Dawn Bergeron • March 20, 2021
Self Care While Building a Side Hustle
Making extra money can go a long way toward making life easier. That’s why so many people are interested in turning their skills and spare time into a lucrative side hustle.
However, anything that takes away time and energy can become a serious drain on your well-being. That’s why prioritizing self-care is so important whenever you start a new endeavor.
One great way to maintain wellness is to check out Zenage Wellness Health’s coaching services. We can help you build a health plan designed for your body’s specific needs. This is a great way to jumpstart your self-care routine and ensure you’re making informed choices for your health. Here are a few more tools you can use to stay well while starting your side hustle.
Business Services
Depending on what kind of side hustle you plan to build, certain services might be able to make your job simpler and more streamlined. For example, instead of diving through tedious documentation trying to figure out how to register an LLC in Illinois,
you can use a formation service to do the work for you. Online retail platforms, website builders, invoicing software and more can take some of the busy work off of your plate, giving you energy for the real work.
A Regular Routine
If you don’t already have a consistent routine, now is a great time to start one. The more you have on your plate, the more important structure becomes. If you don’t have a routine, you can feel overwhelmed and out of control, even if you actually have time to achieve your goals. Routines provide a framework that you can tweak as appropriate to suit your needs.
Mindfulness
We tend to think of physical and mental health as two separate entities, but they’re more linked than you might expect. Just like poor physical health can cause stress, poor mental health can lead to physical illness. That’s why building a psychological health skill like mindfulness is such a powerful full-body wellness tool.
As little as 10 minutes of mindfulness practice a day can reduce the intensity of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, and can even improve a variety of physical health indicators. Guided meditations and physical forms of mindfulness such as yoga are a great starting point for beginners.
Exercise
Making time for exercise can be challenging when your schedule is already packed, but doing so is absolutely vital for good health. Regular exercise helps to keep moods manageable, improves cardio, prevents injuries, and gives you more energy. Remember, you don’t have to go wild to improve your health — something as simple as a 30-minute walk
during your lunch break or in the mornings can make a huge difference. Find ways to slip exercise into your day; your body will thank you.
High-Quality Sleep
Did you know that many adults don’t get enough sleep? We need seven to nine hours of sleep a night, and those needs can go up when we’re stressed, under the weather, or have an especially busy day. If you’re tired throughout the day, or constantly battling headaches or trouble focusing, the odds are good you need to get a little bit more rest at night.
To facilitate productive, quality sleep, stop using screens an hour before bed. Use this time to indulge in a relaxing routine
such as a nightly skincare regimen or reading a book. Avoid eating or drinking too close to bedtime, as this can lead to heartburn or waking up to use the restroom.
If you can develop a good self-care routine as you build your side hustle, then you’ll set yourself up for long-term success. Create a sustainable life for yourself. You deserve to reach your goals and thrive along the way.
Want personalized health advice? Zenage Wellness
can help you discover wellness tools tailored to your body’s needs.
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