Make a rough estimate.
Now compare that to how much time you devote solely to yourself.
You are important to them.
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But you are also just straight up important.
You cant do everything, and if you try, youre just going to wear yourself out.
Your friends will understand.
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(And if they dont, whatever.
And so will you.)
Youre there for your friends and family.
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Let them be there for you.
Its not selfish; its fair.
In fact, it will be good for them, too.
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Research shows thathelping others increases well-being.
So, like, basicallyyou’redoingthemthe favor.
Theres a saying thatyou cant serve from an empty vessel.
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If youre constantly placing everyone else at the top of your priority list, your needs wont be met.
And if youre drained, youll have nothing left to give.
We can think of at least22 times you should definitely put yourself first.
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P.S.This goes for in the bedroom, too.
Its hard not to judge ourselves by how we look.
Balance out critical thinking by acknowledging the power, beauty and skill your body possesses.
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Am I letting someone else do something to me that I would never do to him or her?
Good, quality sleep is foundational.
Start by banishing these18 sneaky sleep saboteursfrom your life.
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Been debating whether youdlook good with short hairor if you should buy thatcropped bomber jacketyouve been eyeing?
Plan a date with yourself, write it on the calendar and make it so.
But you’ve got the option to save yourself further losses if you quit now.
Imagine youre an hour into a terrible play that cost $100 a ticket.
it’s possible for you to suffer all the way through curtains to get your moneys worth.
Or you’re free to ditch out at intermission and save yourself another hour of torture.
And not being the one who had to do it will feel great.
Speaking of things that feel great.
Here are28 reasons masturbation can be better than sex.
Eating healthfully is one of the best things you might do to treat yourself well.
But that doesnt mean you should beat yourself up if you veer off your organic-whole-grains-sustainable-fish-gluten-free-plant-forward path.
You want that cookie?
And dont you dare apologize.
Ruminating on the past wont do anything but carry the unpleasantness farther into the future.
Accept that you are human, that you messed up, and that youre sorry.
Start taking control of racing thoughts with thismindfulness trick for beginners.
