We love the spirit of this phrase but like a lot of popular advice, it neglects how difficult the nitty gritty of making it work in our environments is. And there are too many situations where this ideal, “putting on your oxygen mask first” will fail you.
If your children are in distress, have a chronic illness, or if you’re navigating a crisis, you are going to pour everything you have into the solution.
So, take care of yourself, everyday. Even if it’s not first.