Putting Yourself First

What does putting yourself first mean to you?

Generally speaking, putting yourself first simply means not neglecting your own needs, whether they be physical, emotional, or mental.

For me, putting myself first means doing whatever needs to be done in order for me to reach my full potential in all aspects of life. It involves understanding that there will be delayed gratification in many of my actions, and that there will be many sacrifices.

Putting yourself first isn’t about doing whatever you want to do or whatever makes you happy. Many of our vices may make us happy, but that doesn’t mean we should prioritize them. It’s also not an excuse to be a selfish person. It’s about doing what is necessary for the best outcome.

For example, if I want to put myself first (and in 1st Place) when running track, I have to do many things before the track meet to ensure I come in first, such as training, resting, and getting good nutrition. You have to understand that putting yourself first isn’t always about doing all the things you enjoy all the time. It’s about following the laws of success and doing what needs to be done in order to experience the happiness and peace of mind that you want.

Putting yourself first isn’t always about meditating or positive affirmations. It’s about hard work and dedication, and doing whatever you need to do (whether you like it or not) to be where you want to be. Put yourself first, not your bad habits or tendencies.