Njeri's Mind Out Wild

I don't know what they told you, but put yourself first. How you love yourself teaches others how to love you. So, for you to love others, it means your cup has to run over, in essence, what's in the cup is yours, and the bit that runs over is for the other people. To put it in perspective, you can't pour from an empty cup, you got to have something to share with the world.  Photo Credit: www.letgetgoing.com It's difficult to put yourself first sometimes, but it's essential. Taking care of yourself first means setting boundaries and limiting distractions so you can better focus on what's important (e.g. your work, your relationships, your health).  It can also mean setting aside time for yourself each day to do what you enjoy – whether that's going for a walk, catching up on your reading, or simply taking some time for yourself to relax.  Putting yourself first isn't always easy, but it's worth it if you want to be successful and happy.

 Well, I've been feeling overwhelmed, underwhelmed, and just unbalanced over a couple of months but mostly these past week. All the reasons why I feel the way I feel point to one thing- mental exhaustion. I am brain fatigued from all the over thinking, mini panic attacks and just overall worry about the future.  I like being in charge of everything that happens to me, so this need for control and perfection doesn't help people pleasing attributes and gets a bunch of me. This doesn't get better with the kind of work environment I have, which is mentally draining but my love for my job keeps pushing me to be and do better. I must confess I am a workaholic, it would make sense with a friendly work environment but being in charge of putting out fores comes with some mental strain. So, I know I am not  alone. I knows st of us are going through these phases silently, lonely, and desperately. So, here's some tips to help you get through and achieve a balance in your mental hea