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What does it mean?
Ignoring others' needs ultimately harms your own well-being.
In plain terms
Helping others helps yourself.
What can you take from it?
Contribute to others' well-being.

Where it applies

  • volunteering
  • daily life
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • help a neighbor
  • mentor someone
  • donate time

Questions to consider

  • Who have you ignored today?
  • How does helping others benefit you?

Another view

Sometimes self-care comes first.

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