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Importance of Putting Your Needs First
Author: Sharon Capehart  | Posted: 25-02-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 7 | Rating: (50)  (?) 
 The most important person in your life is you. You are the only one that knows your thoughts and feelings all the time. You are the one that you can count on in good or bad times. So it is very important to make sure that you are well taken care of at all times. If you get so caught up in taking care of others, you won’t be able to take care of you. You will be so busy giving that your physical and emotional self will suffer.
Instead, you must focus on your needs first. By putting your needs before the needs of others, you’ll demonstrate that you are important and that you matter. By putting you first, you will feel less stressed and frustrated. You will feel powerful and strong and, in turn, you will have more to give. For instance, let’s take the case of Mary, a single mom. When Mary had her son, she spent every waking moment taking care of him and pushed her own needs aside. She often tried to get her chores done while he slept and would then take care of him when he was awake. She wanted to be a super mom. However, she soon got sick from wearing herself out. She felt sleep deprived, crabby and started having headaches, muscle spasms and unrelenting fatigue. By not taking care of her own needs first, her health suffered.
Mary thought she was doing the right thing and ignored her body’s need for attention. She sought the advice of a wise physician who listened to her symptoms and ordered her to de-stress her life. Once a week, she did something for herself. She pampered herself and stopped focusing primarily on her son’s needs. Now, Mary is a strong and vibrant woman. She provides for her son, but she takes care of her needs first. As a result, both she and her son are thriving.
In conclusion, learn from Mary. Focus on you right now and take care of you – the most important person in your life. By doing this, you’ll feel better physically and emotionally and you’ll be able to accomplish so much more. You’ll find your zest and significantly improve your life
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About the Author:Whether from her home office in Dallas, Texas, or traveling around the country, SHARON CAPEHART, the Empress of Empowerment, makes it her mission to "wake up" women everywhere to the incredible potential they have long forgotten they possess. She is the author of "The Power 2 Be You!," creator of "A Woman's Path to Success" as well publisher of the FREE Power Up! ezine. Sharon's breakthrough "Path To Success" series helps women build a solid foundation for success as Sharon herself guides them on a journey to a life filled with excitement and personal power! "A Woman's Path To Success" is available now at www.positivelywomen.com.
Sharon Capehart, Empress of Empowerment, is an Author, Coach, Speaker and Entrepreneur. Sharon will help you build a solid foundation of confidence, cultivate a success-oriented mindset, and walk with you on your journey to a life filled with Passion, Excitement and Personal Power. For more information please visit www.positivelywomen.com.
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