Recharging From Difficult Times

Life loves to throw all kinds of curveballs our way. More often than we’d like, we find ourselves battling difficult circumstances and situations. During these times our limits are tested. Our emotions are sporadic. Our boundaries are pushed. Our responsibilities are heightened. And our mental health always takes a toll. That’s why it’s so important to replenish our own cup and recharge once things begin to settle. 

Without full cups, we cannot pour into other things or people. We can’t give our best effort into our work. We can’t give our fullest attention to our loved ones. We can’t function at our typical energy levels. We have to take the time to focus on self care and healing ourselves before we can resume normality. 

If you find yourself in a situation where your emotions and mind have been running a mile a minute. Or where you’ve been taking on the emotions of others and holding them up. Or just trying to process and deal with your own mental state in relation to your current circumstances, then please take the time to pour into yourself. Turn your attention and devotion back to you.

Though it is much easier said than done to do so within our busy lives, find some time for you. Whether it’s as small as taking a walk alone or allowing yourself just five minutes to sit and breathe. Clear your mind. You can’t heal a heart or mind that’s constantly scattered with external stimulation. Spend some time doing your favorite activity. Get yourself your favorite treat and really take the time to sit and savor it. Even if you take merely 15 minutes each day, you will slowly feel your cup filling up more and more. Put your energy into exercise if that’s what brings you peace. 

Those who can’t help themselves, cannot help others. More of us than will admit tend to take on great emotion responsibilities during hard times. You have to release that in order to heal and move forward. Don’t focus on resuming the daily grind so quickly if you haven’t recharged yourself and refilled your own cup. It’s perfectly okay to need this time. You deserve to take a break. You deserve the small moments to fixate on your own mental health and emotions. Your own time to process, regroup, and heal. Please don’t forget to.