Putting yourself first is an essential part of self-care and self-love, yet many people struggle to do it. Maybe it’s because they feel guilty, or perhaps they think it is selfish.

I first heard of the concept of putting yourself first through an acquaintance. I was a few months shy of turning eighteen at the time, and she was a few years older than me. We were talking about life, children, and relationships, and it was refreshing to get input on certain topics from someone who had more experience.