WOMEN’S HEALTH
Why I Want You to Be More Selfish
Not in a narcissistic, self-absorbed way, just one that makes you a top priority alongside others
Monday, July 8, 2024, 1:33 pm
There are too many people I know, mainly women, whom I wish were more selfish. I am not talking about those who already are pretty damn selfish. I’m talking about those who tend not to ask themselves what they want or need and have an even harder time satisfying their wants and needs.
Oftentimes, they place themselves second, or even last, to everyone else.
The list of reasons why people do this can be long and varied. There are societal reasons, religious reasons, biological reasons, rational and irrational reasons. I know. I have been influenced by them all as well.
I am simply stating my case as to why I want some of you to be more selfish.
You deserve, and have probably earned, more than you give yourself credit for. I have been in this boat for numerous years and thought that I was a better person…