4) Take care of yourself first.
Is it smart or selfish?
It’s okay to be selfish sometimes. I know, weird sentence, right? But really, when you start to feel guilty about pursuing your desires is when the burden of what other people bear starts to creep into your life and become your own.
It’s okay to make time for other people, that’s not what I’m getting at. It’s certainly necessary to be there for a friend. But if every day you are putting aside your time and desires to listen and fight for other people, this message is for you.
If it’s your job, I totally understand, I’m there too. But leave work at work. You have to, for your sake and for your family’s sake. Once another’s burden becomes your own, it can manifest stress. This can actually present a barrier between you and the person you’re attempting to help, too. You become less genuine and less helpful because you haven’t taken care of yourself first.
Think about it. Make sure every day you’re taking care of you, so that you can be the friend they need you to be when the time comes.
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