How To Put Yourself First

Your Mask First / How To Put Yourself First

Have you ever been on a plane and heard the flight attendant advise “in case of a sudden drop in cabin pressure, put your mask on first?” I can see how that statement appears self-serving. If there are children or elders nearby, it seems reasonable to assist them first. Right?

WRONG! "Your mask first" is sage advice that most people ignore or do not register. Consider this. If you help everyone around you and neglect yourself, you will likely cause yourself distress, or worse, you could perish. Placing others ahead of yourself makes it difficult to care for yourself, let alone others. Here’s the kicker…no one else can help you either! Recall you helped them. You sacrificed for them because they were not in position to help themselves. So now that you are in trouble, you have compromised your greatest resource…YOU!

We do not face life or death situations daily, but if we are honest, we often put others and their interests above our own. At first glance, it seems we are doing a noble thing. What we are doing is sacrificing our well-being and self-care. These sacrifices come in the form of our time, energy, or resources.

It is important to remember to put your mask on first and take care of your needs. You are your greatest asset, and you owe it to yourself to care for yourself first. When you operate in wholeness, you can help others. Putting your mask on first is the best way to care for yourself and those around you.

If you need additional tips on how to put yourself first, you can purchase my book, Your Mask First: Finding Peace, Light, and Encouragement Through Self-Care by clicking HERE!

Here’s to your health!