3 Major Benefits of Self Care for Entrepreneurs
Self-care is not just a current buzzword. It is also not something to be ignored or brushed off for only a ‘certain’ type of person. Self-care means taking care of yourself. It is not a selfish-it’s-all-about-me kind of thing. The healthiest way to approach self-care is to think of it this way: taking care of yourself –
Body
Emotions
Livelihood
Intellect
Environment
Family/Friends
Spiritual
Your health in all dimensions of wellness will help you take care of others in your life.
When you are on an airplane listening to the safety speech, you are always instructed to put on your mask before you help anyone around you. This aspect of self-care is your way of getting oxygen so you can help anyone who needs your help. Let’s look at the benefits of self-care.
Benefits of Self-Care
BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE = RENEW
And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done.” And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him. Luke 22:41- 43
Taking time for your personal self-care offers you a time to renew your vision and your passion. Jesus removed himself from his disciples to pray and complete his purpose. He knew the vision for his life, he was right in the middle of all of it. And Jesus, being man, I am sure had lots of the same feelings and emotions we have when we are knee deep in our mission and vision.
When Jesus took the time to separate himself, he was renewed. He prayed earnestly about his fate and was comforted and strengthened for the journey ahead of him. It was not selfish or inappropriate for Jesus to go a ‘stone’s throw’ away to seek his Father. It didn’t derail him or his disciples that he stepped away for a bit. In truth, it renewed his strength.
BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE = REFRESH
Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23
There are so many ways to get refreshed. It can be as simple as a cold shower or as lovely as a visit from a dear friend. Refreshing can come with meditation, napping and adequate nightly sleep. Refreshing is available through resting and relaxing.
However, while taking care of your physical and mental refreshing with your chosen profession, one cannot overlook the importance of spiritual refreshing. Self-care also provides opportunity for spiritual refreshing. Proverbs instructs us to guard our hearts, to take care of our hearts; one of the ways to do this is to mediate on the Word of God – spending time being still and contemplating all that is God and godly.
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10: 41-12
We are Martha(s) in our frazzled, busy, anxious, troubled and overwhelmed state. We need to settle in and redirect our attention to that good portion which Mary chose. Self-care is choosing to be still and listen to the Lord rather than being busy doing for the Lord.
BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE = REVITALIZE OR ENERGIZE
Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone. Matthew 14:22-23
Jesus and the disciples had been dealing with huge crowds of people. They were feeding them, teaching them and healing them. You know how exhausting this can be if you have ever hosted a party and cooked for more than six people. Could you imagine thousands upon thousands with no notice? Jesus knew his disciples would need a little break. He sent them out in into the boat before him, while he dismissed the crowds. (He was forcing a little self-care on them.)
He also took care of himself by going up on the mountain to pray alone. Self-care helps you get ready for the next thing, be it big or small. Self-care, when done right, is preparation for what is coming. It was after this time of prayer on the mountain that Jesus walked on water. It gives you the time and space to hear and get excited about your passion and purpose.
Dear entrepreneur! Do you remember when you first started doing what God gifted you to do? Can you recall the excitement and contentment you had at the opportunity? Self-care, taking that time apart to pray, renew and refresh, will give you the energy (supernatural and otherwise) to keep going. It is in these times of self-care when you find the strength to “finish the race”. In these overwhelmingly busy times, set aside time to allow God to remind you and rekindle the fire in you.
Self-care is a time to renew, refresh and revitalize your spirit and your body to keep you on the path God has ordained for you.
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Blessings,
Karen Lindwall-Bourg
“Achieve Levels of Success Worth Celebrating”
*Founder, Karen Bourg Companies http://karenbourg.com
*Owner, President {Inter}National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs/International Christian Mompreneur Network http://nacwe.org
*Founder, RHEMA Publishing House http://rhemapublishinghouse.com
*Founder, RHEMA Lakeside Retreat Center https://www.facebook.com/rhemaretreat/
*Founder, RHEMA Counseling Associates http://rhemacounseling.com
About Karen Lindwall-Bourg
Karen Lindwall-Bourg is the President of the {Inter} National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs [est. May 2010] and the new President of the International Christian Mompreneur Network [est. July 2010], both at http://nacwe.org . She and the NACWE Operations and Leadership Teams work diligently to provide
· Community
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· Education
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opportunities to Christian Women Entrepreneurs, Mompreneurs and Nanapreneurs alike all over the world!
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Karen is wife to Fred, Mommy to 6 kids and 5 in-loves, Nana to “going-on” 12 grandchildren, and treat provider deluxe for a herd of Great Pyrenees who protect their north TX ranch! She is an entrepreneur coach, author, publisher, retreat hostess and more! Learn more about Mastermind groups and “Celebration” coaching with Karen at http://karenbourg.com .