Have you ever wondered why the flight attendants give instructions for you to put on your safety vests and oxygen masks before you put them on for your children? The logic is that once you are taken care of, you will then be better able to take care of your dependents.
While I find this to be quite true, I sometimes wonder, when in a state of panic and where time is of the essence, what is your natural instinct like? Wouldn’t you think first of the safety of your children and do things to help them first?
I was listening to some motivational speakers talk about living life the smarter way, taking proper care of yourself and your family and he too repeated this. We should take good care of ourselves before we’re able to take care of the ones in our care. Do we all realise that? Not everyone, I think.
I used to think that my flesh and blood is more important than me, therefore taking care of Ryan becomes my first priority. But now I’ve learned to start with myself first.
So if you have not already realised this as a parent, give this some thought and start to take better care of yourself in terms of being in excellent health so that you are always fit and ready to do whatever necessarily to protect your family.
