Living in the “Me” Era (And Not Feeling Guilty About It)

I have to admit, I’ve been going through it this last six months. From a hormonal imbalance triggering anxiety, to my job and work duties ramping up like crazy, to buying a house and beyond, things got intense for a second there.

In the last week or so, though, I’ve remembered why it’s just as important to play hard (if not more important) as it is to work hard, and that I shouldn’t feel bad for setting aside time for me and what I enjoy right now, even in the midst of it all.

Then it hit me— I’m firmly in my “me” era right now, and I don’t feel bad about it. Here’s why you should be cheering on you right now, too, and why you shouldn’t feel bad about doing so.

Life is hard— give yourself a celebration

Guess what? You’ve survived 100% of your worst days. And that’s amazing! Life is hard, for everyone, and for some more often than others— but you’re here. You did it. And, for that, you should be celebrating.

So, have that glass of wine tonight. Take that warm bath. Eat that dessert you’ve been craving. Say “no” to something that isn’t serving you. Go out with your friends. Make that risky phone call. Do what you’d like to do, for a change— and don’t feel bad about it.

It isn’t selfish to set aside time for ourselves. It isn’t selfish to refuse to overextend yourself for others. It isn’t selfish or vain to pat yourself on the back and celebrate the beautiful being you are. People are going to be mad either way— so let them be. You keep doing you, and give yourself the credit you deserve for making it this far.

You’re crushing it, bestie. Keep doing you.

Xoxo, MM