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Why It's Important To Be Selfish (Sometimes)

Because doing you is crucial, too.

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We all grew up with our parents and influential people in our lives telling us to never be selfish, to always think of others and their needs other than just yours. But now that I'm in my third year of college, I've realized that sometimes it's completely necessary - and even okay - to be selfish at times. This is the most important and crucial time in a young adult's life. The time when we're supposed to get the most out of life. The one and only time we'll ever be young and enjoy ourselves.

Here's why it's important to just do you once and while:

1. It allows you to concentrate on bettering yourself.

We grow up with hopes and dreams we one day hope to achieve. We want to be successful and happy, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. No one else can accomplish those goals for you. The only person that can make those things happen is YOU.

2. You'll be a healthier person all around.

When you're just the right level of selfish, you end of taking better care of yourself. You center your energy around yourself and can use that to your advantage. Making time for yourself is the best thing you can do.

3. It makes you focus on being a happy person.

When you take the time to just focus on yourself, you're able to find what truly makes you happy in life. When you find your genuine happiness, your family and friends will be more than thrilled to share that feeling with you. So technically, you aren't even being that selfish here!

4. You'll have better relationships overall.

When you know how to stand your ground and not take all the B.S. thrown at you, you tend to have healthier relationships with your family and friends. You don't have trouble saying no when it needs to be said and you don't let anyone take advantage of you.

5. You're more productive.

We like what we do, and once again, there's nothing wrong with that. It's okay to take time and focus on just you. And when you do this, you'll be surprised on how much you can really get done.

6. You're doing YOU.

It's only human nature to want to do things that benefits ourselves. People think such negative things when they think of someone who's being selfish. And no, I'm not saying to be selfish with every little thing in life. But it's important to think of the time and space you need for yourself. You are not being vicious in anyway! Do what's good for you and you'll be the liveliest person ever.


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