How to Prioritize Yourself Every Day
We live in a culture that often celebrates self-sacrifice. We're taught to put others first, to be selfless, to hustle endlessly for our careers and families. But somewhere along the way, many of us have lost sight of a fundamental truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. Prioritizing yourself isn't selfish—it's essential. It's the foundation upon which a meaningful, sustainable, and fulfilling life is built. Yet despite knowing this intellectually, most of us struggle to actually do it. The challenge isn't that we don't want to prioritize ourselves. Rather, it's that we don't know how to start, and we often feel guilty for trying. External demands are relentless, and they have a way of drowning out our own needs if we're not intentional about protecting them. The good news is that prioritizing yourself every day is entirely within your control. It requires awareness, intention, and commitment—but it doesn't have to be complicated or time-consum...