BusinessBelles ~ Self Care Edit September 2026

Sessions for women in business working for themselves or organisations in York with a focus on prioritising your wellbeing Welcome to BusinessBelles ~Self Care Edit Join us on Thursday 24th September 2026 in the Hi-Bay Suite at Portakabin Head Office, New Lane, Huntington. BusinessBelles is a community for business women working or living in York & surrounding areas, who believe that strong women lift & inspire each other. We operate an online facebook community and monhtly networking events. We have also launched the Self Care Edit events thanks to the support of Portakabin. "Self Care is not a luxury, it's a necessity" How often do you put yourself at the top of your list of priorities alongside your career or running a business, family, partners and other commitments? Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. There are many forms of self-care, from making sure you get enough sleep or are eating well, to taking up a hobby that helps you to relax. While many people may view self-care as a form of selfish indulgence, the act of caring for yourself is an important part of a person's overall well-being. Self-care is very important as it ensures we are doing all the things our body and mind need in order to function at their best. We've all heard of the phrase, "You can't pour from an empty cup" so here's your chance to put your hypothetical lifejacket on and make a little time for yourself in your work day whilst networking with peers and the BusinessBelles community; learning new self care techniques and tools; and making As always there will be the usual caffeine , conversation and cake! The self care focus for this month will be: Crafting for Relaxation Join Sophie from West Plum Studio, for a relaxing afternoon crafting. All materials and equipment will be provided. The session will be suitable for beginners, no previous experience necessary. Take time out for yourself, relax in the mindful art of crafting and learn new skills you can take home. Sophie is the founder of West Plum Studio, a wellbeing business passionate about helping people spend more time crafting. She is a creative mentor and workshop tutor with over 30 years experience crafting. She runs in person and online workshops, events and courses to support people to take action on their crafting dreams. Sophie loves to help people carve out time for themselves away from busy to do lists. She particularly loves supporting beginners to get started crafting. Contact details: Website - https://www.westplumstudio.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/westplumstudio LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/west-plum-studio/ Add this session to your calendar and book on now to secure your space.