Self-care Quotes

"Highly sensitive people learned early in life to try to control the external world as a way to attempt to manage their inner one."

- Sheryl Paul

"Even a moderate and familiar stimulation like a day at work can cause a highly sensitive person to need quiet by evening."

- Elaine N. Aron

"I think recharging is important, absolutely. Every now and then, you need maybe a couple of weeks to just chill out and let your emotions balance themselves out a little bit."

- Malin Akerman

"Create boundaries. Honor your limits. Say no. Take a break. Let go. Stay grounded. Nurture your body. Love your vulnerability. And if all else fails, breathe deeply."

- Aletheia Luna

"Sensitive people might get overwhelmed by loud or intense situations, and others might not understand why. It’s helpful when friends or family see when a sensitive person is feeling too much and say, “It’s okay to take a break.” Having people who get them makes a big difference."

- Jenn Granneman

"For sensitive people, feeling overstimulated is normal. Instead of beating yourself up when you feel overwhelmed, remember that your brain is doing what it does best: going deep. Focus on the positive aspects of your sensitivity and remind yourself that it’s OK to take breaks."

- Jenn Granneman

"If you’re a Highly Sensitive Person, downtime is non-negotiable. It’s not about being lazy or avoiding responsibilities. It’s about giving yourself the space to recharge your energy and process your emotions and experiences."

- Jenn Granneman

"Change can be especially stressful for sensitive people, who feel more deeply and pick up on subtle cues in their environment. Make self-care a priority and find healthy ways to manage the stress, whether that’s through exercise, therapy, or building in extra downtime."

- Jenn Granneman

"It’s OK to cry. It’s OK to feel things deeply. Let yourself feel how you feel. You’re a sensitive person."

- Jenn Granneman

"“Forgive yourself, you are not perfect. Show yourself grace; you are still learning. Show yourself patience; you are on a journey.”"

- Shannon Yvette Tanner

"Self-love is the practice of appreciating and nurturing yourself in every moment."

- Yung Pueblo

"Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you, or makes you happy."

- Robert Tew

"When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself."

- Paulo Coelho

"Don’t forget that you’re human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed."

- Brianna Wiest

"Be gentle with your past selves for doing what they had to do to get through it."

- Jordan Pickell

"Look after yourself from within, and your beauty will shine through on your skin."

- Shanina Shaik

"You deserve to show yourself the kindness that you give to others, and you are worthy of beautiful things."

- Louisa, 19

"Anger is a blunt tool. It won’t hurt your enemies. However, It will definitely hurt you."

- Chanakya

"Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head."

- Ann Landers

"Be Gentle With Yourself"

"Happy Birthday to my wonderful daughter! Remember to take time for yourself, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit as you continue to grow."

"I’m not making any resolutions this year. Who needs that kind of pressure?"

"Happy New Year! Time to change out of my pajamas… or not."

"Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you."

"Your safety is more important than someone else's feelings."

"Your life matters. Choose safety, choose you."

"Loving yourself means walking away from abuse."

"Empowerment begins with self-love."

"I look at all these moms who are able to do everything and I think… “I should have them do some of the things I need.”"

- Anonymous

"Nothing in nature blooms all year — be patient with yourself."

- Unknown