Self-care Quotes

"One person’s self-care isn’t necessarily another’s—there is going to be a lot of individuality."

- Gail Saltz, M.D.

"My mother always says people should be able to take care of themselves, even if they’re rich and important."

- Frances Hodgson Burnett

"If you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won’t like you. It may not be easy, but it’s essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs."

- Cheryl Richardson

"We can climb mountains with self-love."

- Samira Wiley

"Self-care means considering yourself a worthwhile person and presenting yourself as valuable, capable, and deserving. In other words, self-care seeks to redress an imbalance that develops when you don’t take proper care of yourself, whether by inattention or by choice."

- Arin Murphy-Hiscock

"Self-care is your fuel ... Whatever the road ahead or the path you’ve taken, self-care is what keeps your motor running and your wheels turning."

- Melissa Steginus

"Self-care should include the cold shower as well as the scented tub."

- Mary Catherine Bateson

"Our lives are so busy, and for many of us the demands are overwhelming. Some of us focus so much on the needs of others, we lose sight of ourselves. Stop, for one moment. Take a deep breath. Be still. Refocus. Concentrate on improving your life. One situation at a time. You can’t be much good to others if you’re no good to yourself. If they love you, they’ll understand."

- Carlos Wallace

"Carve out and claim the time to care for yourself and kindle your own fire."

- Amy Ippoliti

"Sometimes you just need to be selfish to be self-sufficient."

- Lois P. Frankel

"Selfishness at the expense of others is bad. Self-care for the betterment of others is good."

- Richie Norton

"If you aren’t good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone, since you’ll resent the time and energy you give another person that you aren’t even giving to yourself."

- Barbara de Angelis

"By making time for self-care, you prepare yourself to be your best so you can share your gifts with the world. Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. Self-care isn’t selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel."

- Eleanor Brownn

"I love a warm bath at the end of a day."

- Cynthia Nixon

"I think I deserve something beautiful."

- Elizabeth Gilbert

"Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves."

- Anne Morrow Lindbergh

"Take breaks and come up for air: shut it down when you need to."

- Ken Druck

"I am running away from my responsibilities and it feels good."

- Michael Scott

"Be your own cheerleader because when no one else is your fan, you have to be your own fan."

- Caleb McLaughlin

"Meditate. Hydrate. Speak words of kindness and gratitude. And this will be your best Thursday ever."

"Hope you have a wonderful day being pampered and made to feel fabulous - because you are! Happy birthday."

"You spend so much time putting other people first, you’re amazing. But please, spend today doing exactly what you want, and prioritise yourself. Hope you have the best birthday, you deserve it!"

"Time to put your feet up, relax, and remember how amazing you are! Happy birthday."

"I keep a bottle of hot sauce in all my bags specifically because of that line."

"Self care, rest and stillness is crucial for us all during these days."

"You don’t have to prove yourself today, tomorrow, or ever. Thursdays are for being, not your doing."

"Learn to love yourself first, instead of loving the idea of other people loving you."

"If it doesn’t nourish your soul or your hair, let it go!"

"Invest in your crown – it’s the hair you never take off."

"Sometimes you have to just let go…. and have a spa day!"