In the daily hustle and bustle of life, putting ourselves first has proven to be a challenge many of us struggle with.

You would think that loving ourselves would come naturally, considering we have no problem expressing it to others. However, when it comes to prioritizing our needs, we tend to fall short. Why is it that we put the needs of others before our own?

We live in a world that emphasizes and glamorizes selflessness and altruism, so it can feel unnatural or even selfish to tend to your needs first. Many people, especially those who were taught to prioritize the needs of others, may consider it challenging to pay attention to their own. However, making a habit of ignoring your own needs can result in burnout, resentment, and losing yourself in the process.