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Your prompt for JusJoJan January 23rd, 2026 is “altruism.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!

As perfect as altruism sounds, and I do think it is a goal we should strive for caring for others above ourselves, I believe self care is equally important. Even though it seems best to help others into their oxygen masks, we are taught to put our own on first.

Our children and families do better when we take the time to keep ourselves healthy, physically and mentally.

But maybe the trick is to love others enough to start with healthy self-love.