Self-care Quotes

"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life."

- Jean Shinoda Bolen

"Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down."

- Roy T. Bennett

"When you take care of yourself, you’re a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better."

- Solange Knowles

"Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got."

- Janis Joplin

"By self-control and by renouncing all attachments, the willful soul enjoys tranquility."

- Bhagavad Gita

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

- Katie Reed

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."

- Anne Lamott

"Take a shower, wash off the day. Drink a glass of water. Make the room dark. Lie down and close your eyes. Notice the silence. Notice your heart. Still beating. Still fighting. You made it, after all. You made it, another day. And you can make it one more. You’re doing just fine."

- Charlotte Eriksson

"I like pulling on a baggy bee suit, forgetting myself, and getting as close to the bees’ lives as they will let me—remembering in the process that there is more to life than the merely human."

- Sue Hubbell

"Have patience with all things, But, first of all, with yourself."

- Saint Francis de Sales

"Have patience with all things, But, first of all with yourself."

- Saint Francis de Sales

"If you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself."

- Dalai Lama

"Healing takes time, and that’s okay. Be gentle with yourself."

"Taking care of your mental health is an act of self-love."

"It’s okay to take a break and prioritize your mental health."

"Self-care is not selfish, it’s necessary for good mental health."

"It’s okay to take time to focus on your mental health."

"You are deserving of love and compassion, especially from yourself."

"It’s okay to prioritize your mental health over other commitments."

"It’s okay to take time to rest and recharge when you’re feeling overwhelmed."

"It’s okay to set boundaries to protect your mental health."

"Happy Tuesday! Don’t forget to be kind to yourself."

"You don’t always have to keep it together. I give you permission to fall apart from time to time, and you should give yourself the same."

"Quitting smoking is the ultimate act of self-love."

"I don’t have the energy to pretend to like you today."

"Sometimes the amount of self-control it takes to not say what's on my mind is so immense, I need a nap afterward."

"If you’re waiting for me to give a crap, you better pack a lunch. It’s going to be a while."

"I'll get over it. I just need to be dramatic first."

"Sorry for being late. I got caught up enjoying my last few minutes of not being here."

"It's amazing how clean my house can get when I'm pissed off."