But loving others doesn’t mean that it’s possible for you to’tlove yourself, too.
In fact, perhaps we should all venture to cultivatemorelove for ourselves than we do for others.
What do I mean by that?
As a result, we become more giving partners, family members, friends and beyond.
Yes, that’s right.
Your loved ones want to see you happy and healthy.
The list goes on.
Your loved ones will feel that, and your relationships will ultimately suffer.
When you’re burned out, you simply can’t enjoy the good moments in life.
Because you need a break.
Resting isn’t an option, it’s a requirement.
It’s naturally to want to say “yes” to all of it.
To be “nice.”
The reasons are infinite, which is exactly why it’s time for all of us to stop it.
Our psychology and physiology are intimately interconnected.
This means pulling in reinforcements from parts of our brain reserved for things like love, connection and contentment.
When you overextend one part of you, everything (and everyone) suffers.
Pushing yourself past your personal thresholds can make you physically sick.
Stress, anxiety, and exhaustionwreak havoc on your physiology2.
Stress is our internal alarm system that tells us that we are approaching troubled ground.
Stress causes a chain reaction that pulls resources from your mind and body that are meant for use elsewhere.
Stress invites sickness and disease to settle in.
Energy transfers to the ones you love.
People feel the energy you bring to every situation.
If you are happy, they will observe that.
If you are angry, they will feel that, too.
Your emotions don’t even have to be that extreme for your loved ones to absorb this energy.
So recognize that power, subtle as it may be at times.
Sometimes, that means saying no.
Sometimes that “no” may disappoint others.
But most important of all is listening to the wisdom of your body and your mood.
Taking time for yourself serves everyone around you.
Trust me, you’ll thank me later.
