Taking Your Own Advice
I do apologize to my readers for the delay in posting, I have been both terribly busy and under some level of stress that required I take a little time for myself. As an apology for being away for a while, I offer up three days of posts back to back, albeit slightly smaller ones than usual. Furthermore, I would like to say how very sincerely I appreciate seeing consistent page views from around the world despite my absence. You are all absolutely amazing and humble this blogger to the very core. Thank you so very much. You are all the reason I continue to post.
On that note, a while back I wrote a post on the importance of taking time to care for oneself. This goes beyond pampering yourself, and it goes beyond making time to relax. It is just as important to make waves when the time calls for it. To stand firmly on your feet and say this is who I am, this is what I need in my life, and this is what I am going to do about it.
Too often, the nice guys finish last because they put everyone ahead of themselves. They focus on the happiness of others so long and often that they leave no time to deal with their own wants and needs, to face their own demons. They even go so far as to villainize themselves for saying no, for not being there for someone when it was important that they take a step back and focus on themselves.
So, why is it that everyone else is more important? Why is it that we don't matter enough to ourselves to treat ourselves with the same attention we afford others? Hardly makes sense doesn't it?
What is something you can choose to do today, or start doing on a regular basis, to put yourself first? To treat yourself with the same kindness that you would afford unto others? To heed the same advice you would give your best friend were they in your shoes?
Is there a trip you've dreamed of taking but have always found reasons not to? Decide you are worth putting that extra little money aside each month and start planning. Perhaps there is a friendship or relationship that you've been carrying for too long? Maybe it's time to sever the ties.
So many things we put off in life due to the effect we perceive it may have on others rather than weighing the negative effects the delay is having on us.
Too often, the nice guys finish last because they put everyone ahead of themselves. They focus on the happiness of others so long and often that they leave no time to deal with their own wants and needs, to face their own demons. They even go so far as to villainize themselves for saying no, for not being there for someone when it was important that they take a step back and focus on themselves.
So, why is it that everyone else is more important? Why is it that we don't matter enough to ourselves to treat ourselves with the same attention we afford others? Hardly makes sense doesn't it?
What is something you can choose to do today, or start doing on a regular basis, to put yourself first? To treat yourself with the same kindness that you would afford unto others? To heed the same advice you would give your best friend were they in your shoes?
Is there a trip you've dreamed of taking but have always found reasons not to? Decide you are worth putting that extra little money aside each month and start planning. Perhaps there is a friendship or relationship that you've been carrying for too long? Maybe it's time to sever the ties.
So many things we put off in life due to the effect we perceive it may have on others rather than weighing the negative effects the delay is having on us.
We are important as individuals. You are important.
Value yourself.
Value yourself.
Cheers!
The Bra Street Rambler
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