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In fact, even staying alive requires a certain amount of “selfishness.”
You have to eat.
You have to sleep.
You have to get yourself some kind of shelter.
These are examples of a necessary and healthy selfishness.
So why should you ditch the guilt and feel good about putting yourself first?
And those areas are where you have the most to contribute to others and the world around you anyway.
“As you invest in yourself, you’ll have more to offer the world around you.
You’ll offer more insight and wisdom on a topic.
You’ll help a friend that will benefit from your skill sets.”
For true success, you need self-awareness," she said.
“This means that you’re aware of your own needs or what’s important for you to succeed.
You don’t believe or live as if working on your own goals is selfish.
You also give, but without resentment or overkill.”
Dr. Rachel Goldmanrefers to this concept as “healthy selfishness.”
We had a very interesting conversation about her work in the area of selfishness.
“We need to participate in these behaviors so that survive.
You will feel more balanced
How do you live a balanced life?
For some, it’s all about planning out your time and energy with intentionality.Dr.
But how do you achieve the right balance for you?
Others want to work toward 50 percent-50 percent.”
That’s where the brand new red sports car, or the move to Costa Rica comes in.
but learning to “fill your own cup” first can help you balance this challenge.
This is a recipe for success for you and for those around you.
It takes a lot of bravery and self-possession to stand up and say “I’m worth it!”
to others, and even just to yourself.
