Why You Need to Put Yourself First in Relationships

Welcome back to Create Your Happy! In this episode, I’m tackling the myth that self-care is selfish. If you've ever felt guilty for taking time for yourself or putting your needs first, this episode is your guide to understanding why self-care is not just important, but essential for healthy relationships and a fulfilling life.

🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• The Truth About Self-Care: Why it's essential, not selfish

  
  



• Breaking the "Good Girl" Rules: Overcoming conditioning that puts others first

  
  



• The Oxygen Mask Principle: Why taking care of yourself helps you care for others

  
  



• Guilt-Free Self-Care: Understanding and overcoming the guilt associated with self-care

  
  



• Practical Steps: How to incorporate self-care into your life without feeling selfish

  
  



• Self-Worth Insights: Recognizing your inherent worth beyond what you do for others

  
  



• Relationship Benefits: How self-care improves your capacity to love and connect

  
  

💡 Featured Quote: 

"Self care isn't selfish. It's essential."

🌟 Essential Resources for You: 

👉The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & Ebook: Ready to ditch those people pleasing tendencies that keep you perpetually disappointed and coming in last? Get Instant Access to The People Pleaser's Path to Freedom Masterclass & e-book: https://bit.ly/ppptffreebie 

💖 Love Reimagined Program: Ready for a significant personal transformation? Love Reimagined is designed to help you build a solid, loving relationship with yourself, setting the foundation for healthy, loving connections with others. Learn more and enroll here: https://coachchristyholt.com/product/lovereimagined/ 

🧘‍♀️ Sweary AF Meditations: Start your self-care journey with this free 5-minute Sweary AF meditation designed to help you prioritize yourself. https://bit.ly/createlovemeditation

📘Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book Love, Unstuck - https://bit.ly/ufrwaitlist

More Great Episodes:

• Asking for Support Without Guilt Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/How-to-Ask-for-Support-from-Your-Partner-Without-Feeling-Guilty-e2oc2gr

  
  



• Let That Sh*t Go Episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy-holt/episodes/Let-that-Shit-Go-3-Powerful-Techniques-to-Release-Grudges-e2jb5gn

  
  

🎧 Please Share & Leave a Rating and Review! If you found this episode valuable, please leave a rating and/or review and share it with someone who might need these insights on self-care and relationships. 

🎶 Music Credit: "Big Adventure" by Paul Yudin | License Code: IFYBJMN4DCRTCSPO