Filling Your 4 Cups of Self-Care: The Power Hour Approach

Let’s face it. We all know that good self-care is important to our overall wellbeing and can have a significant impact on our relationships.

If we were being honest, most of us would admit that our self-care routine is lacking and could use some serious help. Have you heard about the Power Hour? (NOT the drinking game!)

What is the Power Hour?

The Power Hour is an approach to self-care that develops healthy habits, especially in the morning when you first wake up and launch your day. This, in turn, increases your productivity and happiness. This form of self-care sets the focus for your day before something else hijacks your plans and mind.  

Okay, I’ll admit it. I am a self-proclaimed night person, not a morning person. I do not spring out of bed at the crack of dawn, ready to take on the world. Yes, sometimes I hit the snooze button … more than once.

I do believe, however, that filling your Four Cups of Self-Care is the right way to get a jumpstart on your day and start off right (no matter what time you get up).

What are the Four Cups of Self-Care?

You cannot pour from an empty cup. Likewise, you can’t do what you want to do in life unless your self-care covers all four areas of your needs: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. By thinking of these four areas as cups that you can replenish daily, you assure that you’ll always be refreshed, inspired, healthy, and alert.

If you’re like most women and love taking care of people, it’s especially important for you to take the time to care for yourself first. Your Power Hour helps you set aside mindful minutes to practice rituals and habits that you want to develop – to fill your own cups.

I believe in a customized approach.

You can use my activity suggestions (below), create your own, or change the times to suit yourself. Your Power Hour can be at morning, night, or split into two sessions. My Power Hour worksheets help you customize your routine, brainstorm ideas, track your progress and help get the most out of your time.

What Makes the Power Hour So Special?

It works. It really, really works. And it’s customizable.

There are multiple ways to use your Power Hour to fill those 4 Cups of Self-Care. Experiment and find your best fit. You can even switch up your routine quarterly to keep from getting bored.

How Do I Get Started?

There are only three simple steps to get started.

1) Plan. Plan your approach to cover your weekly self-care cups. I like the 2 x 30 minute approach, but others prefer the 3 x 20 minutes or 4 x 15 minutes approach to filling their self-care cups.

2) Time. Set aside the time, based on your needs, and minimize potential distractions.

3) Go. Set a timer and get started.

Ideas for Scheduling Your Power Hour Approach to Filling Your 4 Cups of Self-Care:

Anything Else I Should Know?

Yes, perhaps the most important point of all: my little secret.

The Power Hour is typically seen as a morning routine, but shhhh, I often do mine at night … because, as I said earlier, I am a night person. 🙂 And to borrow from a famous slogan the most important thing is to Just Do It.

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How do you refresh yourself when you need it, either physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually? How will you use these ideas to improve your self-care?

Happy self caring,