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It’s time to start putting yourself first. There are going to be times in life where you feel like it’s okay to put yourself second, and maybe you’re right. But, overall, putting yourself first will ultimately improve your wellbeing. And, the only person who is ever going to be able to actually do this is you anyway, so why would you not? It will be so much harder to help and be able to be your best self for others if you aren’t taking care of yourself.
With the way the media dictates what beauty is in this day and age, it’s easy to become overly invested with every little detail about the way you look. People can get caught in trying to "be perfect" when that is actually unattainable. Everyone defines what they see as perfect differently, so aiming for perfection is a slippery slope.
In 2022, it is widely and thoroughly understood that the decision to quit smoking is a healthy one. The CDC’s lists of benefits that people enjoy upon quitting include boosted life expectancy; lowered risk of numerous health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and cancer; and even generally enhanced quality of life. Taking these benefits into account, it’s clear why quitting is so often framed as something of a “no-brainer” decision.
