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This month, think about all of the sources where you place your energy.  What do you spend the most time doing?  Day by day, most of us tend to fill our days helping to solve someone else's problem, while neglecting/avoiding our own. The more you pour out of yourself and into someone else, the more you need to be refilled to avoid burnout.

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It is okay to help others (pour into someone), but you must learn how and when to prioritize YOU.  As you hear me often say, "Self-care, is not selfish.  Some of us go through life so drained, mentally exhausted, frustrated, and with low energy left for ourselves after giving ourselves through our time, money, presence, resources, advice, etc. to so many people/things.  The same way that you pour into others, is the same way that you should pour into yourself...into your life, hopes, goals, necessities, and dreams.  Be just as passionate about pouring into YOU.

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What you pour out, you don't always get back from the people you pour into, so it is extremely important to pour into yourself.  Just like a glass of water, when you pour it out, the glass empties, and you are left with either less or nothing; it is the same concept when you put your energy into people.  Therefore, you have to replenish to have enough energy left for yourself.   If you have a caring, kind, and considerate spirit, don't forget that you matter as well.  You are just as important as the people/person you pour into.

I challenge you, beginning this month, do something kind for yourself.  Learn the power of saying, no...I don't have it...I can't go this time...I can't do it this time...and treat yourself to something nice (without breaking the bank).  Replenish, so that you don't burnout. 

 

Do something for you...Go get a manicure...go to that yoga class...go get your hair done...go buy yourself something nice...take time out to do absolutely nothing...go to that weekend getaway...get out of debt, so you can have peace of mind...whatever that thing is...do it for yourself.  As much as you pour into others, when are you going to pour back into yourself?  Think about it...the time is NOW!​

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By Lynnette Clement