4 of 30 Things to Stop and Start Doing for Yourself

Stop putting your own needs on the back burner. – The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.  Yes, help others; but help yourself too.  If there was ever a moment to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, that moment is now.

Think back to when you first started dating and how you did things just because the other person liked it.  You may not have involved your friends alot or did outside activities without the new love of your life.  Do you still that?  Do you still do things just because the other person does, or do you pursue your own interests also?  Usually the first 6 months of a new relationship dictates how it will go and what types of activities you will do with each other.  Don't just do what everybody else wants to do.  Don't always say you will get to doing what you like when you get the time.  WM of PBC

Start making your own happiness a priority. – Your needs matter.  If you don’t value yourself, look out for yourself, and stick up for yourself, you’re sabotaging yourself.  Remember, it IS possible to take care of your own needs while simultaneously caring for those around you.  And once your needs are met, you will likely be far more capable of helping those who need you most.

Be there for yourself as well as others.  Think about something you use to do and really liked and then find a way to start doing it again.  Have outside interests other than your families or spouse.  Take care of your health so you are at your best when someone else needs you.  WM of PBC

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