When giving time to help others, it helps one to be more positive about one's own life. We feel good about helping others. And we see that our own problems aren't as bad as we think they are.
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Yes I agree, helping others do make you feel great!
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Sometimes, you've got to be a little bit selfish and that's not bad. Putting yourself second to everyone else makes your goals suffer and it makes you resent them.
Put yourself first. Take care of yourself. Then you can help others. Don't let what others want become an excuse to not get what you need or what you want.
You'll be able to help others better if you're taking care of yourself!