As summer weather, summer break, and summer vacations are upon us, I wonder how YOU plan on filling your cup this summer? And what does that mean to you? Because we know we can’t give from an empty cup. How do you refuel, rejuvenate, and empower yourself? I believe many of us have different ways to “fill our cups”. Do you do this by moving or by being still? Do you accomplish this by serving others or by serving yourself? There are no wrong answers. You are the only one who can define YOUR renewal process.
No matter what this process looks like to you: reading a book, visiting the beach, going for a run, taking a nap, assisting someone, gardening, swimming, walking, chatting with friends, exercising, meditating, or time with family or the Lord, I invite you to make it happen.
Follow these tips so you don’t get to the end of the summer with regrets and an empty cup:
1. Identify which activities truly fill your cup.
2. Schedule time every week for one or more of these activities this summer.
3. Keep that time sacred for you as best you can.
4. Celebrate a win when you do follow through with this activity.
5. Recognize how much more energy and positivity you have because of this activity.
6. Create a weekly habit of this activity to include it in your schedule regularly in the future.
I challenge you to end the summer rejuvenated, refueled, and empowered with overflowing cups!