Invest in yourself ?

So if we were stranded on a desert island What would be our priority…
Food, water, happiness, present moment, me, myself and I -----huh

Well there is always a reason why the flight attendant on a plane tells you to place the oxygen mask on your face first before helping a child or someone next to you. The theory behind that is that you cannot help other people if you do not help yourself.

So how can you apply that to your life? Why is it so hard for us to put ourselves first and do something good for “ Yourself.” Well let’s see, there is society that tells us everyone else goes first, there are mom’s who do believe that everyone else comes first , there are cultures that dictate everyone else comes first etc.

The purpose of me writing this article is for you to begin thinking about how you can put yourself first and invest in the best " YOU. "

Invest in yourself by getting a massage , read a book for an hour even if the laundry is piled up, delegate the dishes so you can rest, go for a walk, take an art class, meet a favorite friend for dinner, skim a magazine with no interruptions, hot cup of coffee alone, visit a nice museum

Most important thing to remember about Investing in yourself is that you begin to feel better, you gain some emotional health, you become better to everyone else and you gain calmness and patience. Most importantly, you gain more joy.

Investing in yourself allows self growth and good health because you gave herself time for you.

What could you do today to invest in yourself?

Who are you giving your oxygen mask to and how can you get it back ?