I used to be heavily concerned more about the people around me rather than my own needs as I felt that their problems were worse than mine. Now I've learned to tone that back a bit and balance my needs/interests with everyone else's. I'm under the mentality now that if I can't handle my own situation, how am I supposed to help other people with theirs? So when I'm approached by someone now for a request/favour/help, I have to objectively look at my current situation and the time I can commit to the person's request. People that I really like/respect I generally have more leeway with but if it would risk my current situation, I'd have to say no.
If at all possible, I try and put the needs of others before myself, because it feels much more rewarding and just right (might sound stupid, but that's how it is). Occasionally, however, I'll go rather reclusive and ignore pretty much everyone because I don't feel like it, which I guess in a way might be putting myself first, just not on an obvious conscious level.
How often do you put yourself or own interests first
Do you tend to satisfy your own needs first than try to meet the needs of others or vice versa. Or are there particular situations where you do one first and then the other.