In this episode, we look at the idea of self-care and share a few very specific strategies you can use

to help you practice self-care and actually get something from it. Get excited because this is tiny leaps. Big change. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, big changes where I share simple strategies you can use to get more out of your life.

My name is Greg Clunice and you can't pour from an empty cup.

This is a phrase we've all heard often,

potentially so many times that it becomes habitual and commonplace,

even if the thought doesn't resonate with us on some level or another. Let's think about this

for just one moment before dismissing its importance. What are our choices

when our cups have run dry? Now I know you might not be able to relate to that right now because

burning yourself out may seem as though it'll just never happen but trust me

giving up too much of ourselves has a way of catching up to everyone eventually.

And then, what do we do without any resources left to support us when we need it most.

To help illustrate this idea, let's think about a smartphone.

The time it takes for the battery to be drained is directly related to the amount it's used. It's related to the amount it's used.

It's related to the amount of power different apps required to function effectively.

The more we use, the quicker the battery drains.

But we can easily recharge our phones.

But what about our body?

What about our mind?

The same thing can happen to us.

We can give too much of ourselves,

use up the little battery we have and get drained but

recharging isn't as simple and that's why having a habit a routine of self-care is so important.

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