The Importance of Putting Yourself First

It may sound selfish, but the best way to help others, especially those you’re close to, may be by helping yourself first.

Often referred to as the airplane analogy, self care has often been compared to the emergency procedures on an airplane: You should always put your oxygen mask on first before assisting anyone else with theirs. The premise is simple enough; if you don’t put your oxygen mask on when you need it, not only will you be in no position to help others in need of assistance, but you’ll find yourself in need of assistance as well.

The sentiment stands true for everything from physical and mental wellbeing to personal development, and it’s a way of life that’s every bit as beneficial to those around you as it is to you. As self made rags to riches millionaire Jim Rohn once said: “The greatest gift you can give somebody is your own personal development. I used to say, "If you will take care of me, I will take care of you. "Now I say, I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.”

It’s worth remembering that putting yourself first is not a matter of being selfish, it’s a matter of ensuring you’re in the best possible place to help those you love.

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The Importance of Putting Yourself First

It may sound selfish, but the best way to help others, especially those you’re close to, may be by helping yourself first.

Often referred to as the airplane analogy, self care has often been compared to the emergency procedures on an airplane: You should always put your oxygen mask on first before assisting anyone else with theirs. The premise is simple enough; if you don’t put your oxygen mask on when you need it, not only will you be in no position to help others in need of assistance, but you’ll find yourself in need of assistance as well.

The sentiment stands true for everything from physical and mental wellbeing to personal development, and it’s a way of life that’s every bit as beneficial to those around you as it is to you. As self made rags to riches millionaire Jim Rohn once said: “The greatest gift you can give somebody is your own personal development. I used to say, "If you will take care of me, I will take care of you. "Now I say, I will take care of me for you, if you will take care of you for me.”

It’s worth remembering that putting yourself first is not a matter of being selfish, it’s a matter of ensuring you’re in the best possible place to help those you love.

Looking for some uplifting reads? Visit our online library at www.vistmedia.com for a wide variety of ebooks, audiobooks, music, and more. Accessible anytime, anywhere, and available on all your favorite devices.

Finding Ways to Feel Good

Modern life can certainly be stressful, and with so much going on we can certainly be forgiven for occasionally forgetting to take care of ourselves. But self care is certainly important, and with that in mind, here are three changes we can all make for the sake of feeling good on the regular.

Make time for sleep. We all have work to catch up on and maybe even the occasional show to binge, but a shift in schedule to allow more time for sleep will not only have our bodies feeling great but will allow our minds to function at peak efficiency, more than making up for those extra few hours of downtime.

Take more time to read. Reading is truly one of life’s simple pleasures, and taking time to read something that genuinely interests us can certainly have us feeling good! Books and e-book readers are easy to take with us wherever we go, and every once in a while it may be worth scheduling in some time to do little more than sit down with a good book.

Immerse yourself in music. Music is food for the soul, and those uplifting tunes are worth listening to no matter the time of day. Plug in those earphones or play it loud at home, making music a part of your routine is sure to have you feeling good in no time.

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