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Why You Need to Focus on Yourself to Live Better
When the whole person is well, you will reach the thriving life.
Many people are sacrificing their personal health and wellness on the alter of selflessness. Often, we think in our minds, that we just have to martyr some areas in order to get the most out of other areas.
But I think this is the wrong thinking. In fact, I think most people who are believing they are being selfless are actually being selfish.
I am a prime example of this. I wake up early, 5 AM most mornings, and spend my time writing. Most of the time I read my Bible and Journal. And then my daughters wake up.
Instead of getting them set up for breakfast and I work out, I pick up the house, get my things together for work, and play to their every whim. After I do this, I realize I am running late, don’t eat breakfast and rush out the door. I tend to forget my lunch too.
But, I am doing all of this to be selfless.
Except, I have not helped myself be healthy by exercising and eating. Or bringing healthy food with me to the office. This lends to me eating out. I will eat whatever I want, no matter how bad it is for me. And spend money that isn’t part of our budget.
