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                                                                                                                             You cannot pour from an empty pitcher, yet we try to give to others every single day when our own cup is dry. ⛾ Overview: "Fill your cup first" is a widely used idiomatic expression or metaphor. It means prioritizing your own emotional, mental, and physical needs before attempting to help or care for others.  The expression is often paired with the related saying, "you can't pour from an empty cup." The idea is that if you are completely drained or burnt out, you have nothing left to give.  Often, if you are the breadwinner, you work hard to pro...

                                                                                               Training to be a Trainer :  A New Challenge India marked my third international assignment for the company, bringing a massive shift in responsibility. For the first time, our task during this three-month program wasn't just to learn, but to mentor the local personnel for a brand-new, start-up factory in Pune, India. Stepping into the role of a trainer was a daunting new challenge for our group, but we knew that by pulling together and working as a unified team, we could hit our goals. India memories - group photo A Truly Memorable Journey 🛫🛬🚐 Since there were no direct flights from Manila to India, our group, namely Anne, Chai, Mel, Joel, and I...