Sundays are made for self-care—period. Whether you’re lounging in your comfiest sweats, sipping on a second (or third) cup of coffee, or finally cracking open that book you’ve been “meaning to read,” Self-Care Sunday is your weekly reminder to slow down and put yourself first. And let’s be real, we all need that reminder sometimes.
But hey, if you’re struggling to get into the self-care groove, I’ve got you covered. These 47 self-care quotes are here to inspire, motivate, and maybe even give you a little nudge to prioritize you. Let’s dive in!
Why Self-Care Sunday Is Important
Before we get to the quotes, let’s talk about the obvious: why spend an entire day taking care of yourself? Well, that’s because life is hard. It’s easy to forget that you’re not a robot when you have work, family, and 500 other things to do. You can replenish your human batteries on Sundays.
And no, taking care of yourself doesn’t have to mean bubble baths and face masks, even though they are great. It’s about doing what makes you happy, like writing in a notebook, going for a stroll, or just sitting quietly with your coffee.
Now, let’s get to the fun part: the quotes!
Inspirational Self-Care Quotes
1. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott
2. “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Unknown
3. “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed
4. “Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” – L.R. Knost
5. “You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to others.” – Unknown
6. “Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia
7. “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli
8. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” – Audre Lorde
9. “You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.” – Sophia Bush
10. “Self-care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.” – Unknown
Funny Self-Care Quotes
11. “I’m not lazy; I’m on energy-saving mode.” – Unknown
12. “Sometimes, self-care is just eating the cake. No regrets.” – Unknown
13. “If you see me talking to myself, don’t interrupt. I’m having a staff meeting.” – Unknown
14. “I wish I could invoice people for the emotional labor I do for free.” – Unknown
15. “Self-care is also saying no to plans you never wanted to make in the first place.” – Unknown
16. “Self-care is not about being perfect. It’s about being real.” – Unknown
17. “I’m not procrastinating; I’m prioritizing my mental health.” – Unknown
18. “Sometimes, self-care is just taking a nap and pretending the world doesn’t exist for a while.” – Unknown
19. “I’m on a seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it. That’s self-care, right?” – Unknown
20. “Self-care is canceling plans without feeling guilty about it.” – Unknown
Empowerment Quotes
21. “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” – Brené Brown
22. “You are enough, just as you are.” – Meghan Markle
23. “Loving yourself isn’t vanity; it’s sanity.” – Katrina Mayer
24. “You don’t have to be perfect to be amazing.” – Unknown
25. “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi
26. “Be the love you never received.” – Rune Lazuli
27. “You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison
28. “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
29. “You are the CEO of your own life. Hire, fire, and promote accordingly.” – Unknown
30. “You are stronger than you think, braver than you feel, and smarter than you know.” – Unknown
Mindfulness Quotes for Self-Care
31. “Be where your feet are.” – Unknown
32. “Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Sean Patrick Flanery
33. “Almost everything will fall into place if you let go of the need to control it.” – Unknown
34. “The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
35. “Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
36. “Don’t let your mind bully your body.” – Unknown
37. “Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” – Oprah Winfrey
38. “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti
39. “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
40. “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” – Jean Shinoda Bolen
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Motivational Self-Care Quotes
41. “A Sunday well spent brings a week of content.” – Proverb
42. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
43. “Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect.” – Zoey Sayward
44. “Rest is not idle. It’s a necessary part of the process.” – Unknown
45. “You don’t have to be productive to be worthy.” – Unknown
46. “Rest is not a reward; it’s a right.” – Unknown
47. “It’s okay to not be okay.” – Unknown
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Final Thoughts
There you have it—47 self-care quotes to inspire your Sunday and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a little motivation, or a reminder to slow down, these quotes have got you covered.
So, what’s your self-care plan for this Sunday? Whatever it is, make sure it’s something that makes you feel good. And hey, if one of these quotes really spoke to you, share it with a friend—or post it on Instagram. 🙂
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