In relation to your question Galen, If thinking about myself and doing the things that interest me is being selfish and entitled, I am selfish and entitled, in a measured way, when it corresponds to me and with whom it corresponds to me... because of my profession I am trained to form adults, who require organization, planning, and method... I have an intense sense of belonging, without falling into excess, even when I am altruistic and generous in some situations I am ambitious.

I grew up in an environment where the vertical line of authority is well-defined, I am the daughter of a military man in the army in my country, and today in retirement, so the line of command is natural in me as a behavior learned during my growth and personal/work/professional development that without a doubt I have it well present I do not like to run over anyone, I actively listen to opinions and suggestions of those around me and I choose with my power what I want for me (it is my free will) my self-control (is a double-edged sword).

On the other hand, I am authentic, I do not like to do what others do, I am very me, unique and unrepeatable with my line of thought, I am exclusive with what I do, and I write to be useful for others.

It's All a matter of attitude

Both the selfishness and the dose of entitled are shaped by the environment I live in, starting with my desire to continue to be HEALTHY in spite of continuing my post-cancer treatment according to the doctor's orders. I am always in pursuit of my own well-being, but I do NOT harm others.

When they underestimate my intelligence, especially when they criticize me because I dare to fulfill my dreams without caring more about anything than what my heart desires and yearns for. It is one of my tools for personal growth

I am selfish and entitled when there are many criticisms and comments because I am persistent, although there are no longer reasons to remain, with the intention of serving others.

To meet new people who contribute to my life and who are on the same wavelength as I am. I cultivate valuable friendships, genuine ones, those who accept me without judging me, even if they know that I am selfish and entitled in my life choices.

With all the difficulties that come my way I strive to be a better person, a better mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and niece; I understand that knowing our genetic heritage, makes us understand and above all be a better version of ourselves. To love them without criticism and without judgment.

I learned to accept things as they happen, even if sometimes they are not the way I want them to be; to understand others more without judging them and above all to not hit the wall so hard when I make mistakes, because to err is human.

Putting my own needs first is not a negative thing

I am selfish and entitled when life defeats and humiliates me until I decide to let go of the excess ego and step forward and up with my self-esteem rebuilt because selfishness is attitude (energy) that never transforms, you just learn to live with it, face it or deal with it.

Updating what I have just written, I understand that my selfishness is conscious of self-help, self-esteem, and helping yourself first to be able to support doing good to others. It is necessary to set limits because of the issue of judgment and the point of understanding is not the same as holding up to seventy times that what they did to me is the right thing or not.

And you have already made your list of the things to which you are selfish and entitled before the end of this year 2022? Leave a comment about a single thing that has happened to you, and your reaction is selfish and over-entitled.