Refill Before You Run Empty

✨ Recharge Your Energy

Because pouring from an empty cup just isn’t God’s plan for you.

Whether you're chasing toddlers, juggling work deadlines, or holding space for your family’s every need, this is your reminder: you matter too. Recharging your energy isn’t selfish, it’s sacred. Here are a few ways to fill your cup this week:

🌿 Spiritually: Start With Stillness

Give God your first, not your leftovers. Even 5 minutes of quiet with a verse, worship song, or whispered prayer can center your spirit. Try reading Psalm 23 or saying this simple breath prayer:
"God, refill me. Remind me. Restore me."

🌱 Ground Yourself in the Present

Put your phone down for a moment. Step outside barefoot. Breathe deeply. Stretch your arms overhead. Speak gratitude aloud.
Being present in your body brings peace to your mind.

🥗 Nourish to Flourish

Skipping meals isn’t serving you. You deserve real food and not just toddler leftovers! Keep easy snacks on hand: fruit, protein bars, hard-boiled eggs, or smoothies. Fueling yourself well is an act of love, not luxury.

⏳ Be Intentional With Time

Your time is sacred. I keep a notebook and notes app open to write my random thoughts while I’m at work so I can focus on a task. Write down the 3 most important things for your day and give yourself grace for the rest. Protect pockets of peace. Say no when you need to. And remember: rest is productive too.

🧠 A Husband’s Take: Recharging Without Stopping

Let me be real, this whole “refill your cup” thing is easier said than done.

🪜 Hustle Culture

Over the last few years, I’ve been slowly moving away from the world’s view of “hustle culture.” Being an entrepreneur means the to-do list grows faster than you can cross things off. It’s not just a job, it’s your dream, your name, your future.

Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re running on fumes 💨 until the week starts closing in and you genuinely don’t know how you’re going to make it through.

For example, I just wrapped a
🚵‍♀️ 40-day road trip filming for an incredible documentary called Ride For Equity, focused on financial/social equity, where cyclists climbed hills that felt like stairways to heaven (view bts) (view videos).

🧑‍🏭 I got home, had two days off, then dove into three straight days of location scouts and another 10 days straight of film production.

When my wife gently says, “Babe, you need to step away,” my instinct says:

My instinct says no, but what I’m learning is that recharging doesn’t always mean stopping. Sometimes it means pacing.

🏃 🏃‍♂️ Similar to when you’re running or cycling a long race, you don’t stop, you adjust your pace. You pull back just enough to keep going without burning out. That’s what I’m leaning into. Everything won’t get done today, tomorrow, or even next week, and that’s okay. Pacing is my recharge.

If you have to pace yourself or recharge throughout the week, drop your stories in the DM’s.

Just Mommy, Toddler, Baby Things!

Just like many first-time moms, as soon as I was pregnant, I did SO much research on the best products for both moms and babies! Here are some of my favorite finds.

✨ Lovevery Play Kits – Thoughtfully designed, stage-based play essentials that both my girls love.
✨ Kindred Nursing Bras – Hands-down the most comfortable and supportive nursing bras I’ve found—they’ve made a huge difference during postpartum and breastfeeding.
🛒 My Amazon Storefront – A curated list of all the mom and baby favorites we use in our home, from feeding to playtime to postpartum recovery.

I only share what we truly use and love, and I hope it helps you feel a little more confident and a little less overwhelmed in this wild and beautiful season of motherhood. 💛

This newsletter isn’t about perfect routines or polished advice — it’s about honest conversations and learning through the mess of it all. Whether you’re crushing your goals or just catching your breath, we hope something here speaks to where you are.

We’re figuring it out too, one honest step at a time.

Until next time, keep showing up. And feel free to share how you're recharging or pacing yourself this week — we'd love to hear your story.
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