The Power of Putting Myself First

I don’t feel guilty for taking care of myself, and I am not about to start now.

For too long, people-especially moms-are fed this idea that we should put ourselves last. That doing things for ourselves is selfish. That we should be running on fumes, stretched thin, and somehow still smiling through it all.

Yeah, no.

I am a part-time stay-at-home mom, and I love my kids. But I am not about to lose myself in the process of raising them. I take time for myself, and their dad, and I don’t feel bad about it. Because when I am good mentally, emotionally, physically, everything else in my life runs smoother.

What Changed?

I stopped over-explaining why I needed space. I started saying no without guilt. I made time for things I actually enjoy. And guess what? The world did not end. I am still a good mom.

If anything, I became better, more present, more patient, and actually enjoying my life instead of just surviving it – kind of mom.

How I Started Small

I didn’t overwhelm myself overnight, just small intentional changes:

• woke up earlier

• did 1 thing a day for me

•said no to things I really didn’t want to do

A Reminder for Anyone Who Needs It

If you are waiting for permission to put yourself first, this is it. Take the damn break. Go for the solo coffee run. Skip the event you don’t feel like attending. Who cares? It is your life, your time. Make space for your own happiness, because no one else is going to do it for you.

Have you ever felt pressured to put yourself last? Let’s talk about it in the comments.