4th December

Be selfish when it comes to your happiness

I am very aware that this can be close to impossible for some people, especially those like me who can fall under the trap of trying to maintain everybody's happiness - but when it comes to you and your mental health, you need to do what is right for you.

For pretty much my entire life, I have been so concerned about the wellbeing of everyone else that sometimes I haven't given myself 5 minutes just to focus on myself.

Although it may seem selfish to prioritise yourself, I cannot express how important it is to do that. If you don not prioritise yourself and your mental health, then you will not be able to make others as happy as you would like to, because your mental state will not be able to respond and look after those who you truly care about. You can only look after others mental health once you are happy with yours.

Of course you can be there for others and support them, but if anything arises with you - please put that first - you are the most important person and looking after yourself better will allow you to look after other better too!

Mais x