Help!

This CHOOSEDAY is about help!

The dictionary tells us that to help is to “make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.”

There are many reasons why we might choose to help others… Perhaps it is to give us a sense of belonging or purpose. It offers a chance of building a community and increasing our social interactions and understanding. Or maybe we help others to boost our own self esteem and wellbeing. I mean it does feel good when we help others doesn’t it?? That being said however, when we help others, it should not be placed in ego. We need to make sure that when we are helping others it is for the right reasons. Helping others should be for their benefit and not our own. The “helper’s high” and the recognition should be a byproduct and not the focus.

Sometimes too, we need to help ourselves, put ourselves first. It’s about finding balance. Being kind and helping others, but also being kind to, and helping ourselves as well 🐉💚