How do you put yourself first? How does taking time for yourself help make you happier?
I try not to put myself first!
A long time ago, someone shared JOY with me, a song for little ones.
J is for
Jesus
Jesus
O is for
Others
Others
Y is for
Yourself.
I find when I put others above myself…I’m happier.
That is not to say, I don’t get alone and be still. I cherish those moments. But, with 5 kids, 2 dogs, 1 DIY husband, 6 chickens, homeschooling, and laundry…it just doesn’t happen often.
Want to know a secret?
When I do start thinking about myself…all the time, I find more things to be unhappier about. I want to cherish the times I do have and not waste more time wanting “me” time.
When I do start thinking about myself…all the time, I find more things to be unhappier about. I want to cherish the times I do have and not waste more time wanting “me” time.
So enjoy JOY!
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Lana, I appreciate your Christian perspective – I logged on the the main site and posted a response that matches yours quite well – but I included my fave bubble bath time 😉 hubs is fabulous like that! (thank you Jesus)
This is so refreshing to hear! I get very tired of hearing that we moms need to put ourselves first. Every time I read the Bible it keeps saying put others first. Glad to see that a fellow christian has read the same Bible as me. Thank you!