
Self-care is such an important part of a happy and fulfilling life, and yet it can easily fall to the bottom of the priority list. Here are 10 self-care quotes to encourage you to take time for yourself to do those things that help you relax, recharge, and approach the day with renewed energy and purpose.

“I have met myself, and I am going to care for her fiercely.” —Glennon Doyle Melton

“Loving yourself isn’t vanity. It’s sanity.” —Katrina Mayer

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” —Buddah

“There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself. —Brian Andreas

“Self-care is how you take your power back.” —Lalah Delia

“Keep good company, read good books, love good things and cultivate soul and body as faithfully as you can.” —Louisa May Alcott

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” —Stephen Covey

“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” —Oprah

“Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.” —Ray Bradbury

“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
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