Fill Your Cup

1/16/2022

Remember to fill up your own cup, as you can't pour from an empty cup.
~Robin Rosenstiel

I watched an interesting marketing video last week regarding priorities vs. actions. This video really got me thinking about...

What stops me from putting my own priorities at the top of the list?
So, I would like you to take a moment and reflect on your own priorities from last week vs. where you spent your time and energy. There is no shame or judgement here. Just simply curiosity.

Are my actions aligned with my priorities?
For example. If my January priority is to make more money, am I focusing on activities that support this priority or did I focus on other activities. If my January priority is to focus on self-care, did I actions support this priority or did my actions reflect other priorities? If my January priority is to focus on personal growth, did my actions support this priority? It's so easy for many of us to get distracted with actions that don't support our priorities.

If not, why?

We tend to be the people that want to give, give, give and as a result our priorities become the last priorities on the list. And as a result, our cup becomes empty. You may believe 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. It's a form of denial to believe you can help someone else without first healing yourself.

Let's face it - we have all been raised in a culture where we are made to feel guilty for saying NO. We are told - It is an important project/task or put family needs before your own needs. As a result, you tell yourself; it won't take too long and the next thing you know weeks or months have passed and your priorities are in the back seat. It's even worse for those of us with big missions. There is no extra credit for running yourself into the ground. In some way or another, your body will tell you it needs a rest. Often this will come at inopportune times.

So, what can I do?

The most selfless thing I can do is - FILL UP MY OWN CUP FIRST

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