Lifestyle June 25, 2018
You should be your first priority.
Would you ever admit to being selfish? Most of us probably wouldn’t. Throughout our lives, adults have taught us that it is wrong to be selfish. We should be a givers and share everything with our fellow man.
Surprisingly, it is actually okay to be selfish at times. We can’t be everything to everybody. Sometimes it is better for us to put ourselves first.
Being selfish can actually benefit us in ways that we are unaware of:
Putting yourself first is self-care and is important for your health.
If we don’t put ourselves first, then eventually we won’t be a help to others, no matter how much we want to. If you get sick, you’ll end up caring for yourself anyway. So get a jump on it without the coughing and gross tissues.
“Selfish people tend to take better care of themselves instead of giving too much energy away serving the needs of everyone else,” Bob Rosen, author of Grounded: How Leaders Stay Rooted in an Uncertain World, told Fast Company.
It’s okay to want to lay on the couch binge watching your favorite show. You need time to yourself to recharge. We can’t always be expected to be connected and be there for everyone at every given moment.
Remember, you are the most important person you need to care for. Whether you need a spa day or to cuddle up with your favorite book, do what you need to do. Put your health first, and make sure you take out some time for self-care.
When we become stressed, our emotions are all over the place. We may become irritated or angry by the constant demands of others. However, being selfish can help you keep those emotions in check.
Keeping our emotions in check essentially helps with our ability to lead. If we are able to make a sound decision that is not influenced by emotions, we can be seen as strong leaders.
To be strong leaders, we need to be selfish and be able to detach ourselves from negativities and emotions that will hinder us from making an effective decision, according to Harvard Business Review.
Being selfish provides us with an outlet to ease our stress and allow us to stay level-headed. We will be able to thoroughly think about solutions and avoid passing that anger off on someone else.
It’s hard to believe that being selfish would help you to be more confident. However, it boils down to how you spend your time recharging yourself.
When you feel good, nothing can hinder your mood or stand in your way.
Spending time feeling good will increase your feelings of confidence, and you’ll spend less time feeling unaccomplished and burnt out, according to The List.
Allowing yourself time to complete what boosts your morale will help you feel positive. There is nothing better than feeling accomplished and balanced in life.
Making time for yourself shows that you have everything under control. Knowing that you can dominate your to-do list and still have time to kick your feet up will give you all the confidence you need to get things done.
Being selfish will also boost your mood and leave you feeling happier. And no, it’s not because you’re a cruel individual.
“Selfish people spend their time doing activities they like to do,” according to Fast Company.
Spending your time doing what you prefer will not only recharge your battery, but it will also boost your mood. You will be engaging in activities that you love to do.
Investing in yourself is essentially an investment for you as a person overall. You’ll be happier, and in return, you will be able to do more when lending a helping hand.
Doing what you love is like feeding your soul, in a sense. You’ll be grateful that you took time out for yourself to do what you love.
Being selfish doesn’t mean you’re a horrible human being or that you don’t care about others. On the contrary, you have to be selfish in order to take care of yourself and be able to continue to help others. Be selfish enough to set aside time for self care. You’ll thank yourself for it in the long run.
