Self-care Quotes

"One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words."

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

"Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what’s left of you."

- Katie Reed

"You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It’s time to replenish."

- Alyse Ruriani

"Do not feel guilty for prioritizing your emotional well-being. You deserve to flourish in safe spaces."

- Alexandra Elle

"We take care of ourselves financially so we can be generous with others."

- Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

"Hey, Leslie. It’s Leslie. Hang in there. I love you. Bye."

- Leslie Knope

"Smiling is definitely one of the best beauty remedies. If you have a good sense of humor and a good approach to life, that’s beautiful."

- Rashida Jones

"Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others and to surprise and delight ourselves instead."

- Katrina Kenison

"By all means use some time to be alone."

- Edward Young

"The time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself."

- Douglas Coupland

"Sometimes you need to take a break from everyone and spend time alone to experience, appreciate, and love yourself."

- Robert Tew

"Someday you’re gonna be all alone, so you need to figure out how to take care of yourself."

- The Queen’s Gambit

"6:30, dinner with me. I can’t cancel that again."

- How the Grinch Stole Christmas

"Being alone is not the same as being lonely. I like to do things that glorify being alone. I buy a candle that smells pretty, turn down the lights and make a playlist of low-key songs. If you don’t act like you’ve been hit by the plague when you’re alone on a Friday night, and just see it as a chance to have fun by yourself, it’s not a bad day."

- Taylor Swift

"I’m not just retiring from the company, I’m also retiring from my stress, my commute, my alarm clock, and my iron."

- Hartman Jule

"Self-care is about giving the world the best of you, not what’s left of you."

- Marissa Palmer, Health Coach

"It’s okay to adjust or let go of these expectations to match where you are emotionally. You don’t have to force yourself to be part of events or traditions that feel too painful right now."

- Scott Stoness

"There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea."

- Bernard-Paul Heroux

"The trick to having happy students is to first be happy yourself."

- Unknown

"The only way to win against a toxic person is to choose not to play"

"Nourish to flourish"

"Stop ‘should-ing’ all over yourself!"

"it's okay to take a break."

"Not Everything That Weighs You Down Is Yours To Carry."

"Be gentle with yourself, you’re doing the best you can."

"The moment you stop trying to control everything is the moment you can finally breathe."

"It’s okay to not be okay. Just don’t stay that way."

"Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not obsess."

"Don’t be afraid to say no. Setting boundaries shows respect for yourself and your needs."

"Don’t be afraid to be a little bit selfish sometimes, darling. Take care of yourself, recharge your batteries, and come back stronger."