In today’s fast-paced world, taking time for self care is essential. It is extremely important for maintaining our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it’s a few moments of quiet reflection, a long walk in nature, or simply a deep breath, self-care allows you to recharge and find balance.
To inspire your journey towards better self-care, I have compiled a list of 30 inspiring self care quotes. These words serve as gentle reminders to prioritize yourself.
Let these words of wisdom encourage you to nurture your mind, body, and soul every day.
1. “It’s not selfish to love yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s a necessary.” – Mandy Hale
2. “Self care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed
3. “Self care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
4. “Self care is so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel” –Eleanor Brown
5. “Self care means giving yourself permission to pause” – Cecilia Tran
6. “I always give myself Sundays as a spiritual base of renewal – a day when I do absolutely do nothing. I sit in my jammies or take a walk, and I allow myself to be capital, be with myself.” – Oprah Winfrey
7. “Talk to yourself like you want to someone you love.” – Brene Brown
8. “I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” – Audre Lorde
9. “Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in the world.” – Lucille Ball
10. “Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.” ― Akiroq Brost
11. “Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place.” – Unknown
12. “Practice self-rescue first before you ‘help’ someone else” ― Maureen Joyce Connolly
13. “The most powerful relationship you will ever have us with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
14. “Self care is not a waste of time. Self care makes you use of time more sustainable.” – Jackie Viramontez
15. “Do something every day that is loving toward your body and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sensations of your body.” – Golda Poretsky
16. “When the body forces you to STOP it’s saying, hey buddy, you’ve gone too far.” – Jacqueline Escolme
17. “Taking care of myself doesn’t mean ‘me first.’ It means ‘me, too.” – L.R. Knost
18. “Take the time today to love yourself. You deserve it.” – Avina Celeste
19. “You cannot take care of anyone else unless you take care of yourself.” – Michael Hyatt
20. “Carve out and claim the time to care yourself and kindle your own fire.” – Amy Ippoliti
21. “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” – Joyce Meyer
22. “Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of getting somewhere else, is perhaps the most beautiful offering we can make to our spirit.” – Tara Brach
23. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
24. “With every act of self-care your authentic self gets stronger, and the critical, fearful mind gets weaker. Every act of self-care is a powerful declaration: I am on my side, I am on my side, each day I am more and more on my own side.” – Susan Weiss Berry
25. “We need to replace your vicious stress cycle with a vicious cycle of self care.” – Sara Gottfried
26. “I believe that self care is a daily practice that should involve your interests, needs and preferences. And it should have room to evolve with you over time.” – Portia Jackson
27. “Take rest: a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
28. “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” – Etty Hillesum
29. “It is so important to take time for yourself and find clarity. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.” – Diane Von Furstenberg
30. “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” – Sydney J. Harris.
I hope these inspiring self care quotes have given you a little boost and reminded you how important it is to take care of yourself.
Remember, self-care isn’t selfish – it’s necessary. Self-care and self-love go hand in hand, forming the foundation of a balanced and fulfilling life.
So, next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, come back to these words and let them guide you towards a more balanced, happy life. Take it easy, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself.
You’ve got this!
