16/02/2025
I think it's a fair statement to say that we often put the needs of others before our own. It is rare that we prioritise our own mental health. I wonder why that is?
Have you ever taken some time to consider the many roles we play in life every single day. Or think about the relationships in which we are connected, those where others rely on us, and where we are important?
You're someone's child. Perhaps also a sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, aunt, uncle, friend, partner, spouse, parent or carer.
You may also hold any or all of these roles ... a worker within and/or outside the home, taxi driver, shopper, cook, cleaner, financial advisor, referee, nurse, teacher, personal diary for dependants (including the furry, scaly and feathered).
You bear the mental load of who needs what, when and how to make that all happen while juggling everything else required of you. Then there's the emotional aspects - yours and that of others.
Whilst all of this can be absolutely overwhelming, it is even moreso if you are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety or struggling with a traumatic past.
If you think about all of those roles and relationships you are connected with, imagine how much better and healthier they would be if you prioritised yourself?
With love and warmth xx
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