Things I Do To Fill Up My Cup: My Antidotes For Seasonal Depression...

If you’ve been feeling drained, uninspired, or like life has been on autopilot lately, this one’s for you.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to put your own oxygen mask on first, reconnect with yourself, and find ways to fill up your own cupWe dive into practical tools and mindset shifts to help you fill your cup again and prevent burnout, especially as the days get darker and colder. 9 Ways to Fill Your Cup Again1.Identify your cup drainersDo an energy audit. Notice what activities, habits, or relationships leave you feeling empty. Awareness is the first step to change.2. Morning pagesWrite it all out. Morning pages help clear mental chaos and reveal the thought patterns that keep looping so you can rewrite your script.3. Creative restRest isn’t just naps or Netflix. There are seven types of rest,  and creative rest is one of the most powerful. Sing, dance, paint, move. Create for the joy of it, not the outcome.4. Get out of your head and into your bodyMovement shifts energy. Whether it’s walking, dancing, or trying new forms of exercise, move because it feels good not as punishment.5. Solo adventuresReconnect with independence. Spend intentional time alone. Explore new places, take yourself on dates, and rediscover your curiosity.6. Personas vitaminasIn Spanish, personas vitaminas means “vitamin people”, the ones who nourish your soul. Take inventory of who uplifts you and make time for them.7. Buffer timeStop filling every moment. Create space in your schedule to simply exist. Even five minutes of stillness can prevent overwhelm.8. Romanticise your lifeFind joy in the everyday. Light a candle, make your coffee slowly, look for beauty even in the grey days. Remember: you’re co-creating your life.9. Side quests and learningMake time for curiosity. Learn random things just because they excite you. Leave room for life to surprise you.TimestampsTimestamps 00:01:00 - why it’s important00:02:00 - what doesn’t fill up your cup00:07:00 - morning pages00:11:00 - Creative Rest00:14:00 - Get our of Your head and into your body00:17:00 - Solo Adventures00:20:00 - Vitamin People00:24:00 - Buffer time00:27:30 - Romanticise your life00:29:30 - Side Quests & Learning00:32:30 - Let life surprise youBUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]