To Put You First Or Not To.

If someone asked you right at this very moment, "who is the most important person in your life"? What would your answer be? Your husband/wife, the kids or your mum. Depending on your age of course and your current situation in life, generally speaking if you didn't answer yourself you need to change. You should be the most important person in the world to you. If you don't put yourself first, I can guarantee no one else will. There isn't anyone else in the world that knows you like you do. So if you aren't prepared to put yourself first and look after your own wellbeing how on earth are you going to provide guidance, support and even leadership to loved ones or valued friends.

I still struggle to do this properly and still probably don't do it enough. But I am getting there. The hardest hurdle to jump is the guilt factor. And it is something that has probably been instilled into you as a child. Don't be selfish, always think of others. Well you can have your cake and eat it to I think. Being selfish means you are thinking of others and you will have the ability to provide adequately for others.

Thinking proactively or into the future, if and when you have your own family or you may already be there. If you can't look after yourself now, how are you going to prepare your dependants for the rigours of life? Loved ones learn from you. They are sponges that suck up all your habits and actions. Eating, activity, TV habits, language and even the way you deal with stress. So be aware and create a healthier environment for you so others can get the best of you. Be unselfish and look after you first. Remember what the Captain of a plane tells you when you start your flight. In case of emergency fit your oxygen mask first before attending to anyone else. Same reasoning applies; no you, no good to anyone else.