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Your FRIENDS and FAMILY can sometimes be your WORST ENEMY.
#Realtalk, in Real time, with #Real experiences. Welcome to #TheReal!
Episode 11: Your #FRIENDS and #FAMILY can sometimes be your WORST ENEMY.
There is a huge myth in our #culture that it's time to shake up — the idea that putting yourself first is selfish.
When you #love another person (whether it's your partner, a family member or friend), you prioritize thinking about their #desires, #needs, #interests, proclivities and so on, right? This makes sense: we want to make those we love #happy; we want to make them feel heard and understood.
But loving others doesn't mean that you can't #loveyourself, too. In fact, perhaps we should all try to cultivate more love for ourselves than we do for others.
Part of the cultural problem is that most people, perhaps unconsciously, associate the idea of loving others with forgetting about ourselves. Because of this dynamic, we often build up resentments and frustrations that go undiscussed (and can actually end up hurting the people around us without even realizing It).
The best thing you can do for your loved ones is to be the healthiest and happiest self you can be. Sometimes, that means saying no. Sometimes that "no" may disappoint others. But most important of all is listening to the wisdom of your body and your #mood. Taking time for yourself serves everyone around you.
#Share your #thoughts with us in the comments, as your input is highly valued.
What other topics would you like to see us discuss?
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Watch the full episodes and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
#StartupMinute #Originals #TheRealshow
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By Startup Minute#Realtalk, in Real time, with #Real experiences. Welcome to #TheReal!
Episode 11: Your #FRIENDS and #FAMILY can sometimes be your WORST ENEMY.
There is a huge myth in our #culture that it's time to shake up — the idea that putting yourself first is selfish.
When you #love another person (whether it's your partner, a family member or friend), you prioritize thinking about their #desires, #needs, #interests, proclivities and so on, right? This makes sense: we want to make those we love #happy; we want to make them feel heard and understood.
But loving others doesn't mean that you can't #loveyourself, too. In fact, perhaps we should all try to cultivate more love for ourselves than we do for others.
Part of the cultural problem is that most people, perhaps unconsciously, associate the idea of loving others with forgetting about ourselves. Because of this dynamic, we often build up resentments and frustrations that go undiscussed (and can actually end up hurting the people around us without even realizing It).
The best thing you can do for your loved ones is to be the healthiest and happiest self you can be. Sometimes, that means saying no. Sometimes that "no" may disappoint others. But most important of all is listening to the wisdom of your body and your #mood. Taking time for yourself serves everyone around you.
#Share your #thoughts with us in the comments, as your input is highly valued.
What other topics would you like to see us discuss?
_
Watch the full episodes and join the conversation at startupminute.co.
#StartupMinute #Originals #TheRealshow