Take Care Of Yourself First

I took a long time to know this and then I took a while to acknowledge and work towards it.

I always tried to be that person there for everyone, I want to put everything down and help others. I was the type to say “I can handle it” like if others couldn’t without me.

I would put myself last in every situation even if I’m ill until I start to realise my soul is tired, I started to feel drained, depressed and just lost.

I had to swallow the hard pill and acknowledge that in order to keep going I can’t work off of a drained battery, I needed to take care of myself so I can help others.

I had to understand taking care of everyone isn’t my job, it’s ok to help but I couldn’t continuously put myself last unless I’ll always remain stuck, it was like I’m drowning myself to save someone from drowning.

I still struggle with it sometimes but I’m doing way better than before and I’m getting there.

Here’s your reminder for the day

You can’t pour from an empty cup, take care of yourself first.