HELP YOURSELF SO YOU CAN HELP OTHERS Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
When you’re on a plane and the oxygen masks drop down, there’s a reason why they say you have to put yours on first before you try to help someone else. If you’re down for the count, you won’t be able to care for or support others. The importance of self-care extends beyond in-flight emergencies — it’s a principle that’s true in everyday life, too. For those who naturally want to help others, it can feel counterintuitive, but you need to ensure you are happy, healthy, and in a good place to better serve the people you care about. July is Self-Care Month, and it’s not all about luxuries, spa days, and me-time. Caring for ourselves is an act of love for the people around us. Whether you’re a parent, a team leader, or a supportive friend, your ability to support others is directly tied to how you treat yourself. Caregivers often push their feelings aside when someone they love is going through a difficult time. Though it’s a giving act to provide support, advice, and comfort to someone who is in pain, it can be detrimental to ourselves
if we stuff those feelings away for too long. Caring for ourselves and doing what we need to heal can help us relate on a deeper level to people, improving our ability to support others. As you provide comfort and positivity to someone else, share your experiences so you and that person benefit. Allow yourself to recharge after those moments without guilt. The most essential elements of self-care are a proper diet, a healthy sleep schedule, and regular exercise. It can feel difficult or even selfish to nurture ourselves, but we need energy to provide for people we cherish. Allow yourself to rest and focus on small acts of self-compassion, like taking walks, disconnecting from technology for a while, watching a TV show that makes you laugh, or buying yourself a spa day on occasion. When you prioritize your well-being, you’re not just surviving — you’re showing up as the best version of yourself who has the energy to support the people you love most.
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