For many of us, putting ourselves and our needs first is a difficult task. We are taught from childhood how important it is to put the needs of others before ourselves. Don't be selfish... It's time to break that tradition. The only way that anyone who has to travel this road, is going to get to the end, is to start bringing their needs to the table and giving them top priority. After all, how can we make ANYONE ELSE in our lives happy, give them what they need, if we're not giving ourselves what we need first?
It can be difficult to say, NO, to say.. I'm sorry, I can't, to say.. I have to do what's right for me.. we are so damn programmed against it. BUT...
If you have people in your lives who love you, and who want the best for you, then they will want you to put yourself first, your needs first.
I am lucky to have people in my life that understand what I am trying to do, that realize to do this, at times I have to be selfish and say NO. I am thankful every day for the support of my life partner, the support of my close and extended family, in this journey. My determination has kept me on this road, but their support has made the road a nice level stretch, with no 'hills or valleys' to have to endure.
Today is going to be a busy day getting all the things I have to get done to be back to work tomorrow. Through it all, I WILL get to the gym today. I'm feeling great!
I too am grateful to my lovely family and supportive friends for being so encouraging and understanding.
ReplyDeleteThere is no point being unselfish and giving if at the end of the day, you are too worn out to give any more. Or worse still - dead!
Now we are healthier and more alive, we can do more anyway, so it is win-win for our loved ones and I think they know that, lol!
Hope you are coping OK with the workload - well done for keeping up with the gym.