Fill Your Cup First: Embracing Self-Care and Living in Alignment

23/08/2023 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 27
Fill Your Cup First: Embracing Self-Care and Living in Alignment

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I must admit, the past few weeks have been quite eventful for me. From battling COVID to supporting my sweet mama through her hospitalization, it's been a rollercoaster ride. But amidst the chaos, I've learned the importance of responding to life's challenges with grace and gratitude. It's through these experiences that I've gained even more insights to share with you. In this episode, let's explore the importance of taking care of ourselves. Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and it's crucial to prioritize self-care and put ourselves first. Join me as we delve into strategies for filling our cup first, so that we can show up fully for ourselves and those who rely on us. As the saying goes, life is 90% how we respond to it, and 10% what happens. We all face unexpected obstacles and monkey wrenches in our plans, but it's how we react and adapt that truly defines us. By taking the time to fill our own cups, we can experience more peace, emotional grounding, and have the energy to tend to our work, families, and homes.  Just like a gas tank, we need to ensure that we are at full capacity to take care of others. So, my dear friends, I encourage you to prioritize self-care and put yourself first. Remember, you can't pour from an empty cup. Moreover, our journey towards a fulfilling life is rooted in gratitude and the belief that abundance is our birthright. By acknowledging and appreciating the blessings we already have, we open ourselves up to receiving even more abundance. Let's cultivate a mindset of gratitude and watch as miracles unfold before our eyes. Key Takeaways [00:02:17] Filling your cup first. [00:04:01] Take care of yourself first. [00:09:11] Filling your cup with intention. [00:12:05] Fill your cup with self-care. Memorable Quotes "Filling your cup first means taking care of you and putting yourself first so that you have full capacity to take care of those who are counting on you. Think of it like a gas tank. If you are always driving around on a tank that is a quarter full of gas or a quarter charge, you're only going to get so far before you have to stop and pull over and fill up." [00:02:22] – Mary Dee "You may believe that you are being more generous by sacrificing your own well-being for your family, your company, your community, but you're not. You're simply playing the role of savior without saving yourself." [00:12:20] – Mary Dee Subscribe to Mary Dee's Youtube Follow Mary on Instagram and Linkedin  Check out The Breasties! The first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for breast and gynecologic cancer survivors, previvors, thrivers, and carevivors.