If you weren’t paying attention, in case of an emergency, you must first place the oxygen mask on yourself before you attempt to help anyone else, including your own children.
Why? Because if you can’t breathe and you pass out, you most definitely will not be able to help anyone while unconscious.
So why do most people have such a hard time understanding this concept while on the ground? Women, especially moms, are more susceptible to helping others before considering their own needs. Sacrificing their own happiness , well-being, and even health and safety, to tend to others. Sometimes because they’re too busy to notice, feel guilty to take time for themselves, or worse – don’t feel they deserve it.
Busy moms who take some time for themselves (to get a manicure, hang out with friends, or get away for the weekend) reports feeling refreshed and better able to take care of their kids when they get back. The same is true for anyone else -remember how much more productive you were when you came back to work after your last vacation? Don’t let anything stand in the way of taking care of yourself. It’s not being selfish, by being the best version of yourself, you’re actually doing others a great service.
Self care helps you be a better mom, husband, emplyee, boss… even therapist or blogger!
I’ll be back on Monday,
RT
Why? Because if you can’t breathe and you pass out, you most definitely will not be able to help anyone while unconscious.
So why do most people have such a hard time understanding this concept while on the ground? Women, especially moms, are more susceptible to helping others before considering their own needs. Sacrificing their own happiness , well-being, and even health and safety, to tend to others. Sometimes because they’re too busy to notice, feel guilty to take time for themselves, or worse – don’t feel they deserve it.
Busy moms who take some time for themselves (to get a manicure, hang out with friends, or get away for the weekend) reports feeling refreshed and better able to take care of their kids when they get back. The same is true for anyone else -remember how much more productive you were when you came back to work after your last vacation? Don’t let anything stand in the way of taking care of yourself. It’s not being selfish, by being the best version of yourself, you’re actually doing others a great service.
Self care helps you be a better mom, husband, emplyee, boss… even therapist or blogger!
I’ll be back on Monday,
RT