Filling Your Cup
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how it’s very hard to be for others when we are depleted. I seem to be gravitating towards books, podcasts and messaging about recharging and reconnecting with myself so thought I would share a few things that seem to work...
One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned since becoming a mom is the importance of filling your own cup. We hear about self-care all the time—taking a break, practicing self-love, doing things for yourself—but it’s so easy to get caught up in constantly doing for everyone else. Let me tell you from experience: your cup matters, too.
For a long time, I thought “filling my cup” meant exercising, making plans with girlfriends, getting my nails done, going out to dinner, or reading a book. And while those things definitely help (and I still love them), they all involve doing.Sometimes, what I really need is not doing. There's power in stillness, in the act of simply being. Whether it’s writing, closing my eyes, dancing in my living room, laying in the grass, or just resting—that’s when I feel most refreshed.
I had my first real “aha” moment during a yoga class when the teacher guided us to create space in our minds for a deeper connection. In that stillness, I began to hear the soft whispers of my intuition—those little nudges we often overlook in the chaos of daily life. It was in not doing that I started to find myself again.
That realization shifted everything for me. I realized I could take this mindfulness—this presence—into everything I did, not just during yoga. Whether it’s a gentle walk, a beautiful drive, or preparing a meal, when I focus on being rather than doing, I feel less resistance and more joy. Even in the small things, like folding laundry or making dinner, I try to bring that same sense of presence. And it’s made all the difference.
The online world, especially as a content creator, can sometimes feel isolating. I enjoy sharing, but it can feel like shouting into a void. For so long, I felt pressured to meet this unattainable standard of perfection—to keep pace with other creators, to match their style, their voice, their volume. It was exhausting. I was a hamster on a wheel, running hard but going nowhere.
Last year, I decided to step off that wheel. I refocused my energy on what truly mattered: living for myself and my family. I took off the mask of expectation and let go of the pressure to be anyone but me. And honestly? It’s been the most freeing experience. My cup feels full, and I’m living with more intention, for myself and the people I love.
Dressing comfortably and causally
Podcasts
my morning cuppa (literally filling my cup!)
smiling at strangers
movie nights at home with the kids
an amazing workout
a Sunday morning lie-in
This post is sort of all over the place. But if you get anything from this post it’s that I am really happy with who I am today. I feel like I’ve removed all the masks, all the self-imposed expectations, all the toxicity. I want the same for you. Life is too short to waste it on things that drain your cup. Fill your cup. Let it overflow. Nothing matters more than cherishing the time you have with your family and friends. And if you have the space to help others feel this way too, use it.
What fills your cup?
Love y’a. Mean it.
xoChristie
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