# @arianajoychristie on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYLkJ0Ed1V
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/55980123-arianajoychristie-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-11T17:00:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ariana Christie (@arianajoychristie) — https://gondola.cc/arianajoychristie

## Caption

I used to think self care was selfish 

That the only time I could do something for me was when the kids were napping or in bed 

I didn’t want to be selfish, so I ended up losing myself 

But what I learned was when I never filled my cup, I had nothing to give to those around me 

I was sad, anxious and had no energy 

When I looked in the mirror, I often thought “who am I?” 

I lost myself
My hobbies 
My relationships 

So this past year I decided to learn to fill my cup too 
And quickly realized when I did, I had more to give 

I became a better mom 
I strengthened my relationships 
And even built new ones 
I found new hobbies for myself and also ones I could share with my kids 

But most importantly, I was happy 

So if you’ve been feeling lost, or like you don’t know what makes you happy anymore, let this be your sign to do something for you 

Start a new hobby
Find something you used to love to do and try it again 
Invest in your relationships 
Move your body in a way that feels good 

I promise, it is so so worth it 

#transformation #postpartum #bodylove #bodyconfidence #mom #momlife #selflove #selfcare

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## Tags

mom, momlife, transformation, postpartum, selfcare, bodylove, bodyconfidence, selflove

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