Put Your Oxygen Mask On First

"Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others." I know you've heard this a lot.

I know it technically applies to an emergency, yet we apply this advice to (sometimes emergency, sometimes not) daily life.

But...

It is such good advice, regardless of the emergency level.

You can’t help others until you've helped yourself.

So, I am going to keep saying it.

What’s one way you’re taking care of yourself today? Let me know – I’d love to hear.

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