Iโve written a lot about self-care over the years, and somehow thereโs always more I can say on the topic. Perhaps itโs because I see peopleย notย taking care of themselves and I think, โThis could all be so different.โ In my own life, self-care has given me clarity, stability, and a deeper connection with myself. It allows me to be more creative and refuels my energy for the things I want to do.In turn, I can show up as the truest version of myself around others (I would say โbestโ, but I think โtrueโ is more appropriate).So if you need a little reminder to keep making time for yourself, here are 40 one-sentence reminders to help you prioritize self-care .
Self-care is about finding practices that help you stay balanced and healthy โ mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Setting boundaries can sound intimidating, but it will give you the freedom to spend time doing what you love.
Following your heart is an act of self-care.
Listening to your intuition is an act of self-care.
Donโt avoid the things that make you feel better.
Making time for yourself in the morning will help the rest of your day run more smoothly.
The way you talk to yourself manifests in everything you do.
โInstead of asking yourself why youโre so lazy, ask yourself why you might need so much rest.โ
Burnout happens when you avoid being human for too long.
Youโll show up as the truest version of yourself when you prioritize what you need.
You deserve to do whatโs best for you.
If self-care makes you feel lazy, you might not have found the right self-care method for you.
Donโt deplete your emotional, mental, and physical energy on something that doesnโt align with your values.
Sometimes all you need is a few moments to recuperate from a setback, and other times you need a whole day to recover; both are okay.
If you donโt want to do something, you donโt need to justify your decision to anyone.
Instead of worrying about being consistent, focus on being resilient with your actions so you can get back on track when youโre ready.
Take a breakย beforeย you think you need it.
Recognize the difference between selfcare /self-sabotage and self soothing.
Small efforts will add up over time.
When youโre clear with your boundaries and make every effort to stick to them, you reflect back to yourself that your needs are important.
โShowing up for yourself often meansย notย showing up for everything and everyone else.โ
Make two self-care lists: a list of things that sustain you when you have high energy, and a list of things that keep you regulated when you feel low.
You donโt have to keep pushing yourself to do more.
Keeping commitments to yourself is the ultimate act of self-care.
Instead of trying to change all of your habits at once, start by setting one self-care goal for yourself and do what you can to stick to it.
โUnder any circumstance, always do your best, no more and no less.โ
Donโt get swept into the marketing side of self-care thatโs solely focused on selling you a product.
ย To take care of ourselves from the inside out, we need to focus on what weย actuallyย need, not what other peopleย tell usย we need.
All self-care activities and behaviors are learnt from others and are influenced by the external environments in which people live and work.
Whatever is causing you discomfort, you get to decide if you are going to accept it or find a way to change it.
Prioritize your support system and get comfortable asking for help.
True self-care involves sacrifice, honesty, community, and a commitment to making choices in your best interest.
โThe soul usually knows what to do to heal itself; the challenge is to silence the mind.โ
Get away from social media regularly so you can listen to what you really want.
Let yourself take up as much space as you need in this world.
Donโt break the most important promise โย a promise to yourself.
