Is Putting Yourself First Selfish?

Discover the Surprising Benefits and Start Prioritizing Your Wellbeing Today.

If you’re like most people, chances are you think that putting yourself first is a little selfish. After all, didn’t your mom and your elementary school teacher tell you to put others first? And people are often praised for being unselfish, even selfless, right? It’s not easy to shake off that conditioning. But your health and well-being need to learn to put those fears aside and start putting yourself first.

Living a balanced and fulfilling life requires balancing your needs and desires and those of others. If you fill your cup first, you’ll be in better shape to support other people. You will exhaust yourself if you run around everywhere helping everyone. It’s likely to make you feel overwhelmed, even angry and resentful. And that’s no help to anyone!

Putting yourself first is good for you!

Studies have shown that putting yourself first has a range of benefits, including:

· Being taken more seriously and respected by others

· Your resilience in dealing with stress is enhanced

· You have more control over your life