Why & How to Put on Your Oxygen Mask First

It’s critically important. Do you find yourself overwhelmed, overworked, and undervalued? Does life seem so fast paced that you can’t keep up? Are your relationships suffering because of it? And does it seem that no matter how much you try, you have a sense that all your efforts just aren’t good enough? The Importance of Self-Esteem for Lasting Relationships This is the problem with our culture. We live in a culture that has a supersize mentality. It has been drilled into us that bigger is better and striving for more is what we should be doing. It is the great American way. If you don’t have a McMansion with a three-car garage, you have not made it yet. Taking Care of Yourself Is a Foreign Subject The problem is that with this type of mentality, the idea of how to take care of yourself emotionally seems like a foreign subject. Most people don’t even think about taking care of their emotional health. They are too busy working, shopping and wishing for more. And still, with all the striving for more, there is an emptiness that comes from such a mindset. Anxiety disorders are the most common illness in America. And depression is often accompanied by anxiety. In addition to anxiety and depression, Americans consume the largest number of pain medications in the world. What has caused this sad state of affairs? We have lost sight of what is most important, love and connection. Love and connection are more important than any big diamond ring or fancy sports car you ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Publishers Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Help YourTango Anna Thea anxiety behavior Depression disease Emotional Health Emotions Feelings Impulses Love Medication needs Nurture Self Care Source Type: blogs