Balancing Your Hustle: A Mental Health Check-In For Creatives and Entrepreneurs
Balancing Your Hustle: A Mental Health Check-In For Creatives and Entrepreneurs
By: Omar Cook
As creatives and entrepreneurs, we’re often told to grind harder, hustle longer, and sacrifice everything for the vision. And while chasing dreams and building empires can be beautiful, it can also be draining if we’re not intentional about how we care for ourselves along the way. I know this firsthand. With multiple passions and businesses pulling me in different directions, I’ve had to remind myself: if I don’t take care of my mind, body, and spirit, I can’t give my best to the world.
Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. It means finding balance between ambition and wellness. Go to the gym or take a walk outside and let the sun remind you that life is bigger than your to-do list. Drink water. Eat food that fuels you with energy. Read a book that stretches your perspective. And don’t forget the hobbies. Personally, I like to play video games as a reward after a good day’s work—it’s my way of reminding myself that joy and play are just as important as productivity.
Keep Growing
Part of taking care of yourself is also feeding your mind. I call YouTube “YouTube University” because it’s a space where you can learn anything—new skills, fresh ideas, new approaches to business and creativity. Keep yourself curious. Keep yourself open. Growth is its own form of self-love.
For me, keeping my prayer life strong and spending time with God keeps me grounded. It reminds me that even when I feel “behind,” I’m always right on time—because I’m on God’s timing. Trust Him. Have faith in His plan. The peace that comes with that trust allows you to create from a clear and powerful place.
Protect Your Vibe
The energy you surround yourself with matters. Listen to inspirational music that makes you feel good. Spend time with other people on the same wavelength—people who push you higher instead of pulling you down. Go enjoy creative arts—live music, poetry, theater—and let that energy refill your soul.
Set realistic goals and give yourself permission to be human. Don’t be too hard on yourself—you are exactly where you need to be. Every step, every stumble, every small win is part of the journey. Loving yourself, fully and unapologetically, allows you to radiate the best version of who you are. And when you operate from that state of peace, you give your greatest creations to the world.
At the end of the day, your dreams need you—whole, healthy, and present. So this is your check-in: drink some water, step outside, say a prayer, laugh with friends, learn something new, play, rest, and keep building. The empire will come, but protecting your peace along the way is what will keep it standing.
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