   All the time we hear about why you should always be there for others, or that you should jump in the car at the first ring from your best friend, but what about time for yourself? I will be the first to admit that I was always about being there for others and never putting myself first. It emotionally and physically drained me of everything I had. My first three years of college were always about trying to make everyone like me, so I jumped at every chance I could to drive every one of my friends around. When you realize what it feels like to put yourself first, you do not understand why you were not doing so sooner.
   Taking time out of every day to just be by yourself, or even surrounding yourself with genuinely positive people in your life just takes a big weight off of your shoulders. You should never have to listen to someone belittle or talk ill of something that you love. I used to let things said about the organization I chose to join get to me, it has ruined friendships in the past. The other day, I saw a negative comment posted about Greek life and I felt myself come full circle and realize that I should not let the opinions of others factor into my own happiness.
   Putting your happiness first is also good for the soul. Waking up happy improves your chances of going about your day happy, it gives you the confidence to go through the day and handle whatever life can throw at you throughout the day.Â