By henrietta27 on Skatehive
source There are some occasions where being selfish is actually necessary for you to preserve you mental health and body. Based on research and experience, selfishness is not entirely a bad thing but it depends on the situation and how it happens. Sometimes, what people term selfishness is putting yourself first before anyone else. Some people are so greedy that they expect you to place others first ahead of yourself thereby hurting yourself by turning to other people's need and want. Yes, selfishness means ignoring other people's desire by placing yourself first, there is also a positive side to been selfish. One means of positive selfishness is by protecting your mental health which is very important especially in our contemporary world where people can be so crazy at times. There are definite instances where you cannot please everyone but you have to avoid and some certain responsibilities or people so as to not be overwhelmed by life. This act of selfishness is to help you stay bal