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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Some People Just Won’t Like You, And That’s OK

You’ve definitely felt that sting at one point or another; you didn’t get invited to someone’s birthday party as a kid, you got rejected by our crush in high school, you just can’t seem to make that one coworker happy. Let’s be honest, not everyone is going to like you, much as you’d like them to. But you know what? That’s just fine. Here are three reasons why:

You’re unique among billions. There sure are a lot of people on the planet, roughly 7.5 billion people, in fact. Each of those people is unique, with their own tastes, their own way of being, and it’s absolutely impossible to please all of them. But nobody ever said you had to anyway! You won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, and that just means you’ll be extra special to the people who do like you.

It’s not you, it’s them. Sometimes other people really are the problem. Be it a lack of tolerance, a bad disposition, or maybe even a rough patch in their lives, not everyone will even be open to the possibility of liking you. Those are circumstances outside your control, and it’s best to accept the things you cannot change.

Time and energy are precious resources. If anything, not being liked by everyone is a valuable tool. It can help you decide who in your life is worth spending time and energy on. You only have limited amounts of each, spend them wisely!

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