Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello everyone,
I hope you're all very well. I'm hear to ask a few people whether there are any tips for, how to put ourselves first sometimes?
I'm a 38 year old neurodivergent Mother trying to work during school hours, attend college, with a young son and partner ( both neuro divergent) and I'm frazzled with the executive functioning needed to spin these plates.
As a public service worker I am always the carer and I'm not very skilled at prioritising myself.
If anyone has some helpful and relatable comments to offer it would be welcome to see how other people realistically do this for themselves.
Kindest Regards
Samantha
I don't really understand how to put myself first, the term kind of confuses me a little, but now that I think about it, and any other phrases that coincide with it, like "me" time. I think it's just to do something relaxing and enjoyable to you, that recharges you. But I get joy from making others happy, so the phrase "put yourself first" sounds a little selfish to me. It can also mean something who puts themselves first to disregard other people, and that's not good. But in the context of people who say that because they care about you, I think they just want you to recharge your energy levels and feel refreshed, before taking on those responsibilities again. It's the reason why people take breaks, or take vacations, it's just a time to enjoy yourself.
Thank you for the response here ️