How to become selfish?

Accountability. What does it mean to you? To me it means that I have someone/something else to answer to other than myself. But in the end - this whole journey is about me. Pretty selfish right? Well yes and no. I would like to think that I'm a pretty selfless person but its high time that I take more time for myself. My mother (and if anyone knows her...you know I speak the truth here) is forever telling me "if you would just take some time for yourself, your hair, your nails, your clothes...". But in my mind, I would rather spend that time, that money, that effort on my children. But whats going to happen if I'm too unhealthy to enjoy my children? Can't let that happen! So as odd as it may sound - my resolution is become more selfish. I need to learn how to put myself first and make that time for me. Making that time FOR ME. Making MYSELF a priority. Do you know I didn't get to the gym ONCE at all in December? Sad. I was shopping, wrapping presents, decorating the house, drinking starbucks in those pretty red cups, and baking and oh do I notice that now. I have the accountaiblity of getting emails from my gym offering me free personal training sessions, getting my wellness udpates and telling me that I have ZERO points for the month of December.
I have accountability all around me and yet, I'm still not back there yet.
Another problem for me is organization. My poor gym bag is buried in our garage amongst wrapping paper. I can't find my headphones to my ipod to save my life and a lock to the locker is completely MIA.
What are your tips for staying organized so you have your gear ready to go at a minutes notice? I need them all as organization is not one of my strong suits. Please - give me all your hints and tricks to stay organized! I read on a friends FB that being healthy is hard work and man is it ever. I remember when my children were babies that being a good parent is hard work too. Amazing how this all comes full circle huh? Anything worthwhile doesn't come without a fight.
Here's to a fabulous 2011 ~ Join me on my journey!