The thing that I love about writing articles for Families.com is that I can also receive comments from the readers. Comments allow me insight into the opinions of others. Sometimes I am given a point of view that I had never thought of before.
Yesterday I posted an article referring to a comment made by Dale. Today I would like to discuss a comment on the same article that was made by Jade Walker.
In the article, I discussed priorities. Dale’s comment referred to the importance of not putting your children above the relationship with your spouse.
In Jade Walker’s comment she listed her priorities. They were the following order: self, mate, career.
At first I sat and looked at the list with a small bit of amazement. I will admit that for a small moment I felt that she was being selfish. I then looked at my own life. There are so many times in a woman’s life (specially a mother’s life) that stress could be avoided if time would have been given to yourself.
I realized that Jade Walker is right. You must make yourself a priority too. While taking care of everyone else in the family, it can be easy to lose your own interests and needs.
While putting God and your loved ones on your priority list is important. Putting yourself on the list as well will help you to keep a more well balanced life and healthier state of mind. If you are not happy and healthy, the rest of the people in your life will also suffer.
For some people, making themselves a priority is hard. If necessary, schedule yourself in when you are making out your “to do” list. Schedule a special activity that you enjoy or plan for a new outfit in your budget. Simple things such as these can make a big difference in your personal well being.