Genius Hour Post #3- My Sentence

"She remembered she was worth it!"  That's my sentence.  For me, it's all about balance.  I am constantly putting myself last, and it is not uncommon for me to make excuses as to why I don't have time to go to yoga.  I don't quite understand it because I know how good yoga makes me feel.  When I showed up to one of my favorite instructor's classes this week she asked me where I'd been.  Note that I am consistent during the summer months and tend to decline around November...  I told her I just hadn't been making time for myself.  She said, "You can't pour from an empty cup!"  I think that's what I will think about this week!
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  1. RachelleFebruary 17, 2020 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Tina, I love what your yoga instructor said to you about "You can't pour from an empty cup!" This is so true and so important to remember in our hectic lives. I can relate to so much of what you shared in this post. I am guilty of the same thing. I love exercising and I always feel so good after it's done, however, it's the first thing to go from my busy schedule. I love your photo too. Hoping this project gets you back to taking care of you. You deserve it!

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  2. Dan OzgaFebruary 18, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    What a great way to remind yourself. Half the battle of all exercise is remembering or getting out the door!

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  3. Amanda CampbellFebruary 25, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    Tina,
    I am also doing a workout project. It is so hard. And so frustrating to know that you will feel better afterward but it is SO hard to get your butt in the door! Keep it up!

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  4. Lorene HimpelmannFebruary 29, 2020 at 11:36 AM

    That could almost be your sentence! "You can't pour from an empty cup." She sounds so wise. I will tuck that nugget of wisdom back into my own brain. There are many times as a working mom, I do feel like an empty cup. I'm behind you in your journey!

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  5. UnknownMarch 2, 2020 at 11:11 AM

    Tina,
    I think it is great you are working on getting to yoga more! I am doing something similar, and those little things like putting your items by the door can be really helpful!
    -Meghan

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  6. Jennifer CucinellaMarch 2, 2020 at 6:27 PM

    Tina, I love that saying.. "You can't pour from an empty cup!" My mom always tells me something similar. You know how when you're on a plane and the flight attendant tells you put on your own oxygen mask first? The purpose of that is because if you're unconscious, you can't help the ones you love. Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed, my mom always says "Jenn, put on your oxygen mask!" I love it!

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  7. Ms. SchultzMarch 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM

    It is so true that you can't pour from an empty cup! You absolutely have to make time for yourself and it's great that you have your hour a yoga as just time for you! Yoga is my favorite as well - you just can't beat that post-yoga feeling! :) Keep it up!

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