Sep 29, 20233 min

14 Self care Quotes That Will Inspire You to Take Some Time Out for Yourself

Updated: Oct 2, 2023

Self-Care is not selfish, it’s not lazy, it’s not self-indulgent, it is absolutely vital for our physical, emotional, spiritual, and metal wellbeing, it tops up our energy levels so we can be there for others including our loved ones.

These self care quotes will show you just how easy it is to add a little self care into your day.

Self-care can be something as simple like a relaxing bubble bath (to relax your mind you must start with your muscles) but it is also eliminating toxic/negative things from your life, it’s ticking off things from your list of things you have put in your too hard basket, it’s getting rid of mental and physical clutter It’s anything that alleviates pressure from you.

Self care is also doing things you love to do, things that bring you joy, a walk in the park or along the beach, curling up on the sofa with a good book, buying yourself some flowers, get a massage, get your nails done, watch your favorite movie, cook your favorite meal... whatever it is that makes you smile, do it.

There is absolutely nothing to feel guilty about, it is something to celebrate and enjoy, You are the only you there is, which is why it is absolutely imperative that you take great care of you, and be the best you that you can be!

Enjoy These 14 Self-Care Quotes and Let Them Inspire You to Take Some Time Out to do Something for You.

1. Self-care is an inside job. - Johnathan Van Ness

2. Self-Care is just good maintenance. – Unknown

3. Self-Care is how you take your power back. - Lalah Delia

4. Taking care of yourself is the most powerful way to begin to take care of others. -
 
Bryant McGill

5. An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine
 
brightly. – Unknown

6. As important as it is to have a plan for doing work, it is perhaps more important to have
 
a plan for rest, relaxation, self-care, and sleep. – Akiroq Brost

7. I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. – Audre Lorde

8. Self-love is asking yourself what you need - everyday – and then making sure you receive it. – Unknown

9. Self-care is so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel. – Eleanor Brownn

10. Your mental health is a priority. Your happiness is an essential. Your self-care is a
 
necessity. - Unknown

11. Do something today that you future self will thank you for. – Unknown

12. Our soul is like a soft and gentle flower. It needs to be nurtured, cared for and tended to
 
with sufficient sunlight, fresh air and freedom to bloom into it's most precious and
 
beautiful form. This my friend is self-love. - Miya Yamanouchi

13. You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first. – Unknown

14. Self-care is giving the world the best of you instead of what's left of you.

I hope you enjoyed reading these 14 Self-Care Quotes and that you let them inspire you to take some time out for yourself.

Remember, you are better than you think you are xx

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