Hey look… a more “real” blog post on the blog finally. I’m sure by now we have all heard the saying, you can’t pour from an empty cup.. especially if you’re a mom, maybe a wife. But this really pertains to anyone & everyone. This year I’m taking the saying & trying really hard to put it into perspective in my life. I’ve always been someone to splurge on things I want or enjoy, including self care. As a mom though that really started to become a thing of the past, something I did more from 18-23.. But fast forward to almost 26. A mom, a wife & a BOSS; my plate is full & life is busy. Even though I love every second of it, it’s so easy to feel the need for a break or some “burn out”. Each of these things do fill my cup in their own ways but they also have their own ways to draining it as well. So I had to get creative, think outside the box a little bit more. I don’t have time to go spend full days pampering myself or at the spa like I used to, which is totally fine because they feel much more like a treat now when I book out the time for it. But I wanted to think of ways to “fill my cup” everyday & be more cognizant of the smaller, simpler things in life that can actually make me feel good about myself. So, here’s a few things I’m implementing.

• Restarting my gym membership, & GOING. Do I know anything about working out? Not really. Nope, not really lol. But I’ve found that I enjoy going to “classes” that my gym offers. Maybe because it makes me feel like some rich bitch with some time on my hands, but really I just like the guidance. It’s also set in their schedule so I don’t have many reasons for excuses. I know when it is, I can plan for it & work it into my schedule. Plus, it does make you feel good after some good blood pressure rising & sweating. Even just a yoga or stretching class is great for someone with a million things running through their head 24-7 who also hates actual running 😆 (me 101)

• 3 Words – LASER HAIR REMOVAL. I’ve made a little blog post about this already but these appointments are the highlight of my week when I have one coming up. I also hate that they’re 5+ weeks apart because it’s so relaxing. Which probably seems weird because it’s totally not as fun after it’s done for about 24 hours, but beauty is pain & I’m fully invested in this now. Even just seeing the progression after each treatment is soo satisfying, especially knowing it’s a lifetime ordeal of never having to shave my legs AGAIN. #HelloHotGirlSummer – lol. Kidding, kind of.

• The Fizz – now don’t roll your eyes at me here, because I know what you’re thinking… I’m just trying to sell you my crap. But honestly, this whole Arbonne thing for me is a new journey I don’t really know anything about. I do know part of keeping my cup as full as possible is just to make myself feel good & the #1 way to do that is with the right things going into my body. I crave a fizz stick now everyday, it’s a highlight. If you want to try something, don’t hesitate to ask I would love to send you samples of whatever I can! That’s how I first tried Arbonne, you know I wasn’t buying something disgusting I wasn’t going to actually consume lol. I mix a fizz stick each day with some guthealth & a skin elixir to which creates the *chefs kiss* concoction to start my day. You will thank me later.

• Healthy Products – This one I hope doesn’t sound salesy too, but resigning my Young Living account has just given me such piece of mind when it comes to keeping my house clean & the new stuff coming for the salon, our family, you know… all the things. Switching products helps me sleeping at night lol. Anything Thieves related you can about guarantee I’m using it religiously. I also have my stash of oils for anything & everything that may try to slow me down, because this isn’t the year for it YO. A little addition to this one , if you want to be aware of the products you are using or interested in for yourself or your family, download the Yuka App on your phone! You can thank me later. Another similar one is, Think Dirty but it sounds a little more … dirty on your phone lol. If you want another option to healthy products & items you can check out Thrive Market! I do have a referral code to get you some cool stuff too, if you’re into that sort of thang.

This list is a to be continued as I find out more ways that work for me to overflow my cup, because that’s basically my “Resolution” for life not just this year lol.