Life can be so fast paced. Before you know it, it's half way through the year and none of your objectives have been ticked off your metaphorical 'to do' list - but you have managed to kick ass in the office and attend every social event going. So many of us put work and family at the top of our priority list, caring for others and ensuring we leave behind a lasting impression, but forget to actually look after ourselves. We commonly reject our desires to take some 'me time' in favour of making everyone around us happy; it's often second nature to surrender to the obligations of others, but neglecting our own needs can have a long-term detremental impact on our wellbeing. I've got a long-standing problem with self-care, burning the candle at both ends and in the middle until I physically drop or find myself crumbling emotionally, but over the last six months I've been making a conscious effort to put myself first. Because if I'm not healthy and positive, I can't make a healthy and positive impact on others.
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