By simply being alive, we must take care of ourselves first. This isn\u2019t selfish; it\u2019s an act of survival. If we don\u2019t look after both our basic and more complex needs, who will? We must live with ourselves our entire lives, so we have no choice but to do whatever is necessary to keep ourselves afloat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" \n\n5 WHY's TO BE SELFISH<\/strong>\n\n\u201cSelf-care is never a selfish act \u2013 it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.\u201d \u2013 Parker J. Palmer<\/strong>\n\nBy simply being alive, we must take care of ourselves first. This isn\u2019t selfish; it\u2019s an act of survival. If we don\u2019t look after both our basic and more complex needs, who will? We must live with ourselves our entire lives, so we have no choice but to do whatever is necessary to keep ourselves afloat.\n\nHowever, life is more than just surviving; it\u2019s also about thriving. It\u2019s about taking time for yourself to figure out what you enjoy, and building a life that you can be proud of. Sadly, too many people are living well below their potential, or living for someone else besides themselves.\n\nYou deserve to be a little selfish this year and put yourself first for a change. We\u2019ll explain how \u201cselfishness\u201d can benefit your life in more detail below.\n\nHERE\u2019S WHY YOU NEED TO BE SELFISH:<\/strong>\n\nYOU\u2019LL LEARN TO BECOME YOUR OWN BEST FRIEND.<\/strong>\n\nOut of all the people in our lives, we are often most disconnected and out of touch with ourselves. We spend a lot of time trying to make others happy and tending to their needs, all the while neglecting the person we\u2019re with 24\/7: ourselves. Many of us don\u2019t even like ourselves and wish we could jump out of our skin into someone else\u2019s life. We see people\u2019s posts on Facebook or Instagram and compare ourselves to them and their \u201cseemingly\u201d perfect lives. We spend so much time hating ourselves, because we\u2019re our own worst critic.\n\nIt\u2019s no surprise that so many people feel this way, because we live in a world obsessed with progress. Nothing is ever good enough, including ourselves. However, you don\u2019t have to fall into this vicious cycle. Believe that you\u2019re good enough as you are right now, and truly take the time to get to know yourself. The greatest gift you can give yourself is self-love, because no one can take it away from you.\n\nBEING SELFISH WILL AWARD YOU BETTER RELATIONSHIPS.<\/strong>\n\nWhen you focus on self-love and care, the fog that clouds the vision of yourself will start to fade. You will have a totally new perception of yourself, and this positive self-image will attract the right people to you. When we start to operate from a place of love and acceptance rather than a place of hate and rejection, our relationships do a 180. We can give more love, and therefore, receive more of it in return. Being open with yourself and letting go of negative thinking patterns will feel like a breath of fresh air, and other people will definitely notice.\n\nYou will realize what you deserve in relationships, and leave behind any that don\u2019t serve your best interest any longer.\n\nYOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH WILL IMPROVE. <\/strong>\n\nSlowing down and taking more time for self-care will allow you to destress and detox your body from years of damage. When we don\u2019t love ourselves, we tend to eat and drink the wrong foods, get into the wrong relationships, and simply live too fast. We don\u2019t take the time to decompress and let our bodies heal from the wear and tear of everyday life.\n\nHowever, putting yourself first will allow you the freedom to explore healthier living practices such as meditation, growing your own food, preparing more meals at home, exercising, etc. Nothing matters more than your health, and when you put in the effort, you\u2019ll start seeing positive results in how you look and feel.\n\nPUTTING YOURSELF FIRST MEANS HAVING THE COURAGE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS.<\/strong>\n\nMost people work jobs they hate to pay bills for things they don\u2019t really want, just because everyone else does it. People want a safety net because it\u2019s comfortable, not because it makes them happy. However, living a life full of security usually means giving up our dreams on the off-chance we might follow them later. Most of the time, later never comes. Countless people die with dreams still inside of them, untouched and undiscovered. Don\u2019t just settle in life; follow your heart and don\u2019t seek validation from others that it\u2019s the \u201cright\u201d path \u2013 because no one truly knows but you.\n\nTREATING YOURSELF BETTER WILL CHANGE YOUR MENTALITY.<\/strong>\n\nSo many people in the world suffer from mental disorders. We don\u2019t claim that self-love and care is a one-size-fits-all answer to the mental health crisis plaguing mankind, but how can treating yourself better HURT? If anything, you\u2019ll start to have a better self-image, which will make you feel more confident, increasing feelings of happiness and well-being. It does take perseverance and willpower, but doing activities that help to improve mental wellness will make you feel better overall. Working out, yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises are just a few things that improve mental health.\n\nFinal thoughts<\/strong>\n\nWe only wish the best for you in this new year, and hope that you live life to your full potential. The only limits that exist are the ones you place on yourself, so just believe that you\u2019re unstoppable, and you\u2019ll be able to do anything you set your mind to!\n\nPower of Positivity","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n