Selfish

by
Julie Cohen
The Dictionary description of the word "Selfish" is:

Concentrating on one's own advantage, pleasure or well-being without regard for others.

What it REALLY means:

Taking very good care of yourself in all facets of your life; putting yourself first so you are then able to effectively support others; saying 'NO' to people and/or situations which infringe upon you and what's important to you.

Why it MATTERS?

Being SELFISH allows you to refuel your tank, to rejuvenate after a hard/stressful/overwheliming time. When you are SELFISH, you take care of yourself so you are then ablet o take care of others. Think of the safety instructions when you fly: "secure you own oxygen mask before assisting others." SELFISHness leads to generosity, compassion, concentration, energy, enjoyment and more.

Questions that INSPIRE:

* How do you feel abou tbeing SELFISH - really taking care of yourself?
* How would being SELFISH enhance you professional or personal life?
* What's preventing you from being SELFISH?
* Describe one SELFISH act you'd like to take.
* How can you take the leap and do the above?

I would love to hear your answers and comments. Take 45 seconds to reply to these questions. I will keep all responses confidential and reply directly to you.

* (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, 1977, G. & C. Merriam Co.)

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