Taking care of yourself is important, and these 150 quotes on self-care offer the wisdom and encouragement to help you prioritize your well-being.
- “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed
- “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
- “Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” – L.R. Knost
- “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Unknown
- “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” – Audre Lorde
- “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
- “Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
- “You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people.” – Unknown
- “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow.” – Eleanor Brownn
- “It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale
- “Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Buddha
- “An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.” – Unknown
- “Be kind to yourself as you proceed along this journey.” – Meryl Streep
- “Loving yourself isn’t vanity, it’s sanity.” – Katrina Mayer
- “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
- “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.” – Mark Black
- Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery
- “You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest.” – Morgan Harper Nichols
- When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” – Paulo Coelho
- “The better you feel, the more you allow yourself to rest, the better you’ll be able to serve others.” – Gabrielle Bernstein
- “Self-care is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” – Audre Lorde
- “Don’t take your health for granted. Don’t take your body for granted. Do something today that communicates to your body that you desire to care for it.” – Jada Pinkett Smith
- “You can’t heal what you don’t acknowledge.” – Unknown
- “Be enough for yourself first. The rest of the world can wait.” – Unknown
- “Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.” – Benjamin Disraeli
- “Allow yourself to enjoy each moment. Happiness is not a destination, it is a way of life.” – Unknown
- “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” – Brené Brown
- “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” – Christopher Germer
- “The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” – Sydney J. Harris
- “Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.” – Doe Zantamata
- “Your body hears everything your mind says. Stay positive.” – Naomi Judd
- “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
- “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” – Unknown
- “Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the best way to recharge is to unplug.” – Unknown
- “Wellness is not a luxury; it’s a necessity for a vibrant life.” – Kris Carr
- “Your needs are important too.” – Unknown
- The best investment you can make is in yourself.” – Warren Buffett
- “Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” – Ovid
- “Self-care is not a selfish act; it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have.” – Parker Palmer
- “Make yourself a priority. At the end of the day, you’re your longest commitment.” – Unknown
- “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
- “Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are.” – Brené Brown
- “Self-care is not about indulgence. It’s about self-respect.” – Unknown
- “A little self-care each day keeps the burnout away.” – Unknown
- “Saying no can be the ultimate self-care.” – Claudia Black
- “Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions.” – Unknown
- “You can’t fix everything, and that’s okay.” – Unknown
- “Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.” – Unknown
- “Take a deep breath and remember: you are enough.” – Unknown
- “Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” – Mariska Hargitay
- “Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” – Robert Holden
- “Boundaries are a part of self-care. They are healthy, normal, and necessary.” – Doreen Virtue
- “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” – Oprah Winfrey
- “Honor your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
- “Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.” – Ralph Marston
- “Stop shrinking to fit places you’ve outgrown.” – Unknown
- “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” – Shannon L. Alder
- “Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of others.” – Unknown
- “Every day is a fresh start.” – Unknown
- “Prioritize yourself today. You deserve it.” – Unknown
- “There is enough time for self-care. There is not enough time to make up for the life you’ll miss by not taking care of yourself.” – Jennifer Williamson
- “Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause.” – Cecilia Tran
- “You can’t always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” – Wayne Dyer
- “The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” – Prasad Mahes
- “If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” – Banksy
- “Be patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year.” – Unknown
- “You deserve the same love and attention that you give so freely to others.” – Unknown
- “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde
- “You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Sophia Bush
- “Caring for yourself is a radical act of love.” – Unknown
- “The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, it starts feeling like one.” – Unknown
- “A healthy outside starts from the inside.” – Robert Urich
- “Your mental health is just as important as your physical health.” – Unknown
- “Your soul needs time for solitude and self-reflection.” – Unknown
- “The way you speak to yourself matters.” – Unknown
- “Your personal boundaries protect the inner core of your identity and your right to choices.” – Gerard Manley Hopkins
- “Self-care is not a one-time event; it’s a lifestyle.” – Unknown
- “Happiness begins with you. Not with your relationship, your job, or your money, but with you.” – Unknown
- “Nothing external can make you feel safe if you don’t feel safe inside.” – Unknown
- “Be yourself. An original is always worth more than a copy.” – Unknown
- “Self-love is the foundation of self-care.” – Unknown
- “At the center of your being, you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.” – Lao Tzu
- “When we self-care, we show the universe that we are worth the time and effort.” – Unknown
- “Take a break. You deserve it.” – Unknown
- “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, self-care is creating a life you don’t need to regularly escape from.” – Unknown
- “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle
- “Give yourself the same grace you offer to others.” – Unknown
- “Breathe. You’re going to be okay. You’ve gotten through so many things before, and you’ll get through this too.” – Unknown
- “A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence.” – Dalai Lama
- “Slow down and soak in the beauty around you.” – Unknown
- “Your body deserves to be taken care of. It is the home you live in.” – Unknown
- “Let yourself rest.” – Unknown
- “Take the time to heal, and you will come back stronger.” – Unknown
- “Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
- “Self-care is choosing not to argue with people who are committed to misunderstanding you.” – Unknown
- “Stop waiting for permission to take care of yourself.” – Unknown
- “When you take care of yourself, the world benefits.” – Unknown
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
- “Protect your peace at all costs.” – Unknown
- “Say yes to rest and no to stress.” – Unknown
- “The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Your energy is precious. Save it for the people, places, and experiences that nourish you.” – Unknown
- “Self-care is anything that helps you feel more like yourself.” – Unknown
- “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.” – Penny Reid
- “It’s okay to cancel a commitment if you need to rest.” – Unknown
- “Rest is productive too.” – Unknown
- “Silence and solitude are the soul’s best friends.” – Unknown
- “You were not put on this earth to constantly hustle and grind. You are here to live and enjoy.” – Unknown
- “When you love yourself, you teach others how to love you too.” – Unknown
- “Self-care is not a competition. Go at your own pace.” – Unknown
- “Tend to your own garden first before trying to water someone else’s.” – Unknown
- “Healthy boundaries are a sign of self-respect.” – Unknown
- “True self-care is about building a life you don’t need to escape from.” – Brianna Wiest
- “You deserve to take up space.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes, the best thing you can do is nothing.” – Unknown
- “Your worth is not measured by your productivity.” – Unknown
- “Don’t rush the process. Good things take time.” – Unknown
- “Simplicity is the ultimate form of self-care.” – Unknown
- “Stop apologizing for taking care of yourself.” – Unknown
- “Your body will tell you what it needs if you listen.” – Unknown
- “Give yourself permission to rest.” – Unknown
- “Self-care is an act of self-respect.” – Unknown
- “Taking care of yourself is part of your purpose.” – Unknown
- “You are a priority too.” – Unknown
- “Not everything that weighs you down is yours to carry.” – Unknown
- “Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” – Prentis Hemphill
- “You don’t need permission to take care of yourself.” – Unknown
- “Healing yourself is the most powerful thing you can do.” – Unknown
- “Find what makes your soul happy and do it often.” – Unknown
- “You are not selfish for choosing yourself.” – Unknown
- “Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish; it’s necessary for survival.” – Unknown
- “Listen to your body. It’s smarter than you think.” – Unknown
- “Self-care is a divine responsibility.” – Danielle LaPorte
- “You don’t have to be busy to be valuable.” – Unknown
- “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” – Bertrand Russell
- “Prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish, it’s self-respect.” – Unknown
- “Your happiness starts with you.” – Unknown
- “Take care of your mind. It will take care of you.” – Unknown
- “Hustle culture is not self-care. Balance is.” – Unknown
- “Let yourself be a priority once in a while.” – Unknown
- “Healing begins the moment you choose yourself.” – Unknown
- “Sometimes the best thing you can do is take a step back and breathe.” – Unknown
- “Every act of self-care is a declaration that you are worthy.” – Unknown
- “The world needs you at your best, and that starts with self-care.” – Unknown
- “You are doing enough. You are enough.” – Unknown
- “Make yourself a priority before exhaustion makes you one.” – Unknown
- “Rest isn’t a reward; it’s a right.” – Unknown
- “Take care of yourself so you can take care of what you love.” – Unknown
