Your Oxygen Mask Comes First

Greetings:

If you have ever been on commercial airlines you might remember the flight attendant announces the procedure to use an oxygen mask in an emergency. Put yours on first. Then they suggest helping fellow travelers. That may seem odd since many of us often want to help others before we take care of ourselves, but taking care of ourselves first ensures that we won't run out of oxygen and thus be unable to help others or ourselves.

It is the same in life. We need to take care of ourselves first so that we can keep up our energy and health. Then we can take care of others. Doing for others at the sacrifice of our own well being isn't a smart idea. Eventually we run out of energy and run ourselves down to the point where we won't be able to help anyone including ourselves.

Make a commitment to take care of yourself so you can be of help to others. By taking care of yourself first, you will be able to take care of others for a long time to come. The great news is the better you take care of yourself, the better you will be able to take care of those who matter most to you.

Self-care isn't selfish it is smart. It ensures that you will be able to do the things you want to do in life, including taking care of others, for a long time. Self-care is about self-love and self-respect. You would never neglect others the way you do yourself. So stop! Put your oxygen mask on and always keep in mind, if you are not taking care of yourself first, you will not be able to take care of others.

Where are you when it comes to self-care? Do you put yourself first in your life? If not what is the price you are paying? If self-care is a problem for you, seek professional support such as a physical fitness trainer, a dietician, or other professionals who can help you put yourself and your well being first.

Quotes

"If you must trust anyone in life, let it be yourself." Renee Leaf

"It matters not the number of years in your life. It is the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln