Put Yourself First
“One key to maintaining your health and well-being is to make sure that you are putting yourself first. When you’re on a plane, just before takeoff, you’ll hear, ‘In case of emergency, secure your own oxygen mask first.’ The airlines remind us of this on every flight, because they’ve learned we are more likely to focus on helping our kids first, then ourselves, which could do more harm that good in an emergency. This safety tip is really an important metaphor. If you don’t put yourself first, then everyone experiences a sub-optimal version of you. Putting your physical health and well-being first isn’t selfish; it’s often the best thing you can do in the service of others and to ensure you will be around for them in the long term. You only get one vehicle to take you through this life, so treat that vehicle well.” – Robert Glazer