English Explanatory Dictionary

put one's own oxygen mask on first

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To practice self-care and focus on one's own needs to avoid burnout when caring for others.

Word forms

put one's own oxygen mask on first puts one's own oxygen mask on first putting one's own oxygen mask on first put one's oxygen mask on first put on one's oxygen mask first put on one's own oxygen mask first

Etymology

From the standard pre-flight safety demonstration instruction "Put on your own oxygen mask before helping children/others". In an aircraft depressurisation, attempting to help a child before ensuring one's own oxygen supply can endanger both the parent and, by extension, the child.

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