At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor

by Carey Nieuwhof

Why don’t I spend time with the people I most want to and need to spend time with? Often you don’t hang out with them because they’re not particularly needy or demanding. The healthiest people rarely are. In addition, they don’t cause problems, so you’re not calling them in for a “talk.” They’re happily doing what they do well and generally don’t ask you for your time.

If you spend most of your time with draining people, you’ll live much of your life feeling drained. So, guard your heart. While this might sound selfish, it’s not. Self-care isn’t selfish. It gives you (and me) the energy we need to truly be present for the people who may not be as energizing. You can give only what you’ve got. And if you’ve got nothing left in the tank, you can’t help anybody.