A Talk On Self-Care With WarmLightXO!

Talker: the fabulous @WarmLightXO

What is your idea of spending a balanced time on 7cups? Share your idea of how a good day looks like on 7cups, for you.

I like to shake it up! I think less about a balanced day, and more about the week as a whole. More wiggle room hehe. For me, balance includes chatroom activity, answering forum posts, and 1-1s with both members and listeners. Most of the time I spend on Cups is role-related, so I spend most of my time working down a checklist 😛 And it must be said- a balanced time on Cups includes the time we take off from Cups.

What challenges did you face in trying to strike that balance?

My biggest self-care/balance challenge is a common one- I want to do everything. I often face guilty feelings for not "doing enough."

How did you try to deal with those challenges?

This is a struggle at times! I try to remind myself that taking care of myself is ultimately more important than my volunteer roles, that I'm worth taking care of, and that I'm not responsible for the whole world.

What are the benefits of improving your balance for the time you spend on cups?

When we balance our time onsite, we are better able to avoid burnout and build a bigger sense of community by interacting with different groups in various ways. When we balance our time on and offline, we can pay better attention to ourselves and our in person lives. Self care often includes taking a break, and granting ourselves that is both difficult and well worth it.

What message would you like to give to the cupsers who have come to be negatively attached to cups, in one of the many ways?

You are not alone, this is a common issue, and one that we're all compassionate towards. You are not only allowed but encouraged to take care of yourself first. I would also love to encourage people to take a look at any roles they might be in. If something isn't enjoyable or fulfilling for you, if it drags you down, if you avoid it, it's okay to drop it. We want you to enjoy your time here! And lastly, we are here for you. We're all here to care for ourselves and to encourage others to do the same. It's okay to need that push to take time for yourself, and we're happy to provide ❤

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