Filling Up Your Cup

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Journal Prompt

In what ways can you prioritize yourself?

For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled with putting myself first. When it came to what I wanted or needed, it was the last thing on my mind. I made others a priority and I usually suffered in the end. While I feel like being selfless can be a great thing, there comes a time where you have to put yourself first. 

I’ve made sacrifices that have hurt me because I was focused on others wants and needs. Before we can care for others, we have to take care of ourselves. This is where self-care comes in. You can’t be everything to everyone if you’re not anything to yourself. Taking care of yourself doesn’t make you selfish. It’s a necessity. You deserve to give attention to yourself in the same capacity that you give it to others.

Schedule some time this week to prioritize yourself. Indulge in things that bring you joy without feeling guilty. Release the need to be a people-pleaser. 

An affirmation to carry with you: I fill my cup before pouring into others. 

Bonus journal prompt: List twelve things that fill you up.

My Twelve:

  1. Writing
  2. Music
  3. Good coffee
  4. Being in nature
  5. My favorite food
  6. Yoga
  7. Meditation
  8. Sleep
  9. Buying myself flowers
  10. Dancing
  11. Affirmations
  12. Spending time with people I love

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Jai Marie is a freelance writer and blogger from Indiana. As a child, she’d lock herself in her room and spend hours writing in her notebook. She started out journaling, writing music, and poetry. While Jai continues to write in these areas, she also explores other niches, such as short story creation and blogging. She also offers writing services under the name J.M. Writes. The itsjaimarie blog was started as a way for Jai to express her creativity and inspire others. It's grown into a platform focused on spreading mental health awareness and discussing different aspects of spirituality. Aside from writing, she loves listening to true crime podcasts, communing with nature, and meditating with her crystals.