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You Come First
It’s easy to feel like you must be everything to everyone, but especially during times when your health and wellness are at a low, it’s crucial to prioritize yourself. Women often believe they need to do it all, have it all, and never slow down. But taking time to heal, rest, and care for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary.

Think about the advice they give on a plane: in an emergency, put your own life jacket on first before helping others. It’s a simple truth, yet so powerful. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and taking care of yourself allows you to show up stronger for those you love. Allow others to help you, whether that is accepting a kind offer or delegating tasks. Give yourself the grace to pause, recover, and recharge. Setting strong boundaries during this time is empowering and remember: “No” is a complete sentence. Saying no when you need to is not a sign of weakness but of strength and self-respect.

You’re not being “lazy” or “slack”—you’re doing what’s needed to heal and rebuild. Prioritizing yourself means giving yourself the space to grow stronger and show up better for the people and things you love most. You come first, not because you don’t care about others, but because you care enough to take care of you.