I Always Pay Myself First
There's nothing beyond loving yourself. I mean -- raving about yourself, feeling that your body, mind and spirit is the greatest gift you could ever have.
Nobody can give you anything better than you already have, everything else -- no matter how amazing -- is just an additional value.
No critics can ever make you doubt about your own value. No feedback can ever make you feel bad, because it will never change the underlying truth -- you're already amazing. You have a special place, unique talents, the greatest mission of all -- to be you (assuming it's a work in progress:) and do your magic.
It's a true gift that no-one can ever take away. You don't need anything from the world to know that you're absolutely unique and special. Simply said -- you're absolutely amazing!
Being showered by love from others is wonderful, it's a gift -- and that's exactly what it is. It's a gift, something to receive and be grateful for, it's a huge added value to your life, but you don't need this to be happy. Happiness lies inside.
And knowing this there's a new mantra that I'm using and that has changed quite a bit my routines and decisions.
I'm the most important person in my life. If I fail on myself, I've failed on everything else. If I'm not healthy, I'm no good for anything else. If I'm broke, I need others support and I'm not able to live up to my potential. If I'm tired, I can't give much to others. If I don't appreciate myself, I can't accept love from others.
This is the reason why I tell to myself this new mantra every time when I feel tired, unhealthy, short of money:
I always pay myself first.
I sleep when I'm sleepy even though there's a party going on. I go to the gym even though I'm extremely busy in the office. I save 10% of my incomes every month even though I have debts. I follow through my plans even though there's an temptation or an obstacle on the way.
I pay myself first because without a strong me there's no me for anyone else.
Simple:)
