Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish

Here’s the irony of neglecting our needs so we can take care of others: we end up ultimately exhausting ourselves, which takes away our ability to care for others.

When we find and nourish what we need and then take care of others, our capacity to be available can actually grow.

Initially it may take some time getting to that point, especially if you have been people pleasing most of your life. It may initially feel really uncomfortable to do. That makes sense. Be as compassionate as you are to others as you take small steps toward yourself. Taking care of your needs is a gift to you and to the people you care about and for.

What’s one small thing you can do for yourself today?