Taking care of yourself. It should be easy, but sometimes it’s the last thing on your mind!
When we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, self-care can easily fall by the wayside.
That’s why it pays to have some tools up our sleeves to remind ourselves to practice some good old self-care.
I find motivational quotes a great way to remind and inspire myself to take care of myself.
Whether you print them and stick them up on your fridge, use them as your daily mantra, save them as wallpaper on your phone, or frame them for your home office, they can be a timely reminder to stop and tune in to what your mind and body need.
And keep in mind that what your mind and body need could be completely different from someone else.
Some people rave about running to relieve stress, but I love a long walk in nature with my dog.
Or a nap.
Or even just some downtime to do nothing.
Do whatever works for you.
Here are 21 thought-provoking and timely reminders of why taking care of yourself is important – and to motivate you to make it a priority!
Doing nothing has become one of the lost luxuries in these hectic times. But doing nothing, even for five minutes, can be rejuvenating. Go for it: You – unplugged. – Joan Marques
Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others. – Christopher Germer
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
I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival. – Audre Lorde
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you. — Katie Reed
Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness. – Deborah Day
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. – Buddha
To meditate means to go home to yourself. Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around you. – Thich Nhat Han
Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment. — Stephen Covey
When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself. — Paulo Coelho
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. — Maya Angelou
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
It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary. – Mandy Hale
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
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you. – Anne Lamott
Do something every day that is loving toward your body and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sensations of your body. – Golda Poretsky
When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps. – John Lennon
I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. – Joyce Meyer
Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love. – Brené Brown
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths. – Etty Hillesum
Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort. – Deborah Day
