Why is it so hard to put myself first?  I am raising 2 young men to be functioning, respectable adults.  I work a 50 hour + work week , in addition to going to school full time.  So my children see the hard work I do everyday, however, I have such a hard time putting my health, body and soul, first.  I am so wrapped up in making sure that everyone is taken care of, that I have nothing left to give myself.  I give great advice to others: "If you don't take care of yourself, you'll have nothing to give others."  " The world will not fall apart if you do for you first."  Trust me, I  have said it all to others, with great success for them, but I can't seem to justify it for myself.  I have so many excuses as to why it will never work, for me.  Please help me understand and come to terms with being my number 1 fan and cheerleader, is ok.  Putting myself first will, in the long run, be a greater help to others.  I know this, I do.  It's just so difficult for me to actually agree and do it.

Thanks for listening.

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