Choosing you!

Making choices is one of the most constant parts of life. Some might argue that babies and definitely toddlers are even making decisions (I think they're the best at it personally). You would think that people would naturally make decisions based on what's best for them, but for many of us out there, this isn't true. Think about some of the five most recent decisions you made how many of them were strictly based on you. Of course, as a member of society and being part of various relationships, big and even small decisions cause you to take into account those around you and how your choices will affect them. But when every decision you make is based on how others will feel, you might be struggling in the department of choosing you.

On the surface, this isn't a bad thing, but as time progresses, you'll look around at where you are based on the decisions you made, and you won't see yourself but what you did to please everyone else. Does this sound like you? Are you heading in that direction? The let me be the one to tell you it's time to choose you. There's a level of happiness that comes with "selfishness."

Now I'm not saying move halfway across the country, leaving your kids and husband behind; let's not be dramatic! But, what I am saying is that telling them I know you'll want McDonald's, but tonight we're having pizza is a realistic start. Choosing you may not always be an option, so when it is seize the opportunity! Start small, hate clubs/ big parties? Don't go! Tell your friends you'll meet them at the pre-game or the let out. Throw a small gathering or dinner where you can enjoy yourself in an environment that pleases you.

As you start to choose you when it comes to the little things, it will allow you to be more confident when putting yourself first when making more significant decisions.