You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup

SELF CARE = SELF RESPECT

With the holidays fast approaching usually the focus turns to EVERYONE else and no matter how good we are at filling our cups, we tend to burn out quickly and start the new year off on rough footing. Self Care is SO important to be able to keep doing all the things you want to do over the holidays but it actually looks very different for everyone! 

Self care for some might mean making sure they are in bed early so that they can get up before everyone else for their morning silence and workout time. For others it might look like meal prepping so that they know they are staying on track with their nutrition goals and for others it might mean child care for their littles and taking one day a week to just be alone in the silence, enjoy a massage, hot bath, or popcorn and a movie of YOUR choice. 

"KEEPING YOUR BODY HEALTHY IS AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE."
                                                                                                                  —Thich Nhat Hanh.

A huge part of keeping ourselves healthy is SELF-CARE! It's often overlooked as part of our health and fitness journeys, but it's essential. What would happen if we all started to give ourselves the same care and attention that we give to others? Like this hit me HARD when I realized that I was giving every part of myself to others and leaving nothing left which resulted in a full blown mental breakdown and becoming diagnosed with high anxiety... You can't pour from an empty cup, so filling yours is super-important, especially during the rush of the holidays!

Self-care looks and feels different to everyone, it's about finding those things that help you manage your stress, enjoy the holiday's and take a little time for you!!

Here are a few things that might do it for you:

-->GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP A MASSAGE<--

-->A WALK IN THE PARK<--

-->READING A GOOD BOOK<--

-->GETTING ENOUGH WATER<--

-->STAYING COMMITTED TO YOUR NUTRITION<--

-->GETTING YOUR 30 MINUTES IN MEDITATION<--

-->POSITIVE SELF-TALK<--

-->DAILY SWEAT SESH<--

-->HIRING A SITTER FOR A FEW HOURS<--

What are somethings that you will incorporate to make your holidays less stressful and filled with love and cheer? Share below, I would love to hear what you are currently doing for self care as well! 

Until next time, 

xo-K