Prioritizing Yourself Quotes: 101 Quotes That Will Inspire You

101 Prioritizing Yourself Quotes

1. “It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” – Mandy Hale

2. “Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” – Audre Lorde

3. “You cannot pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

4. “Your body is precious. It is your temple. Take care of it.” – Esther Hicks

5. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

6. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde

7. “You, yourself, as much as anyone in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha

8. “Fill your cup to the brim with things you love – and then pour some out.” – Ashley Davis

9. “Don’t sacrifice yourself too much; it’s not real service. Everyone has to take care of themselves first.” – Parker J. Palmer

10. “You are allowed to be happy. You are allowed to set boundaries. You are allowed to live a life that makes you whole.” – Melody Beattie

11. “Self-compassion is the engine of self-care.” – Kristin Neff

12. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde

13. “You can’t control the behavior of others, but you can control how you respond to it.” – Maya Angelou

14. “You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be true to yourself.” – Taylor Swift

15. “You are enough just as you are.” – Brené Brown

16. “The more you care for yourself, the more capacity you have to care for others.” – Eleanor Brown

17. “Don’t sacrifice your well-being for the validation of others.” – Unknown

18. “If we treat our mind, body, and spirit as well as we treat the most beloved guest in our home, happiness will naturally follow.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

19. “Self-care is giving yourself the permission to pause.” – Margaret Paul

20. “The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.” – Michelle Obama

21. “A healthy relationship with yourself is the foundation for a healthy relationship with anyone else.” – M. Scott Peck

22. “Don’t be afraid to love yourself unconditionally.” – Dean Jackson

23. “Your self-worth is determined by you. You are worthy of love and respect, no matter what.” – Wayne Dyer

24. “Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.” – Dolly Parton

25. “The journey of self-discovery is a continuous process that can lead to an ever-evolving and improving version of yourself.” – Craig Groeschel

26. “If you aren’t good to yourself, how can you expect anyone else to be good to you?” – Alice Walker

27. “Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential.” – Unknown

28. “Listen to your body. It whispers to you before it screams.” – Proverb

29. “Knowing your own worth is the first step in getting it.” – Sylvia Plath*

30. “When you can’t find your purpose in a day, make it to look after yourself.” -Dodie Clark

31. “Let go and open your heart to the possibility that there is something waiting for you.” – Iyanla Vanzant

32. “When you are at your best, you can give your best to the world.” – Maya Angelou

33. “You are not responsible for fixing everyone else’s problems.” – Melody Beattie

34. “You have the need and the right to spend part of your life caring for your soul. It is not easy.” – Jean Shinoda Bolen

35. “Self-care is never a selfish act – it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.” – Parker Palmer

36. “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” – George Bernard Shaw

37. “Caring for yourself is the greatest thing you can do for those you love.” – Alexis Mateo

38. “If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” – Masaru Emoto

39. “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. ” – Marcus Aurelius

40. “Forgiving yourself, believing in yourself, and choosing to love yourself are the best gifts one could receive.” – Brittany Burgunder

41. “Sometimes you deserve a pat on the back. Even if you have to do it yourself.” – Frank Sonnenberg

42. “Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give and nobody will care for you.” -Karl Lagerfeld

43. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” -Lucille Ball

44. “Invest in yourself. It’s the best investment you will ever make.” – Warren Buffett

45. “God, grant me the serenity to stop beating myself up for not doing things perfectly, the courage to forgive myself because I’m working on doing better, and the wisdom to know You already love me just the way I am.” – Eleanor Brown

46. “It’s okay to say no. You don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.” – Mel Robbins

47. “You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to evolve.” – Unknown

48. “To live in your reality means you own who you are, what you like, what you believe in, what you stand for, and what you think and feel in the moment.” -Aziz Gazipura

49. “Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.” -Anna Taylor

50. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

51. “If you can’t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.” -Mark Twain

52. “Your needs matter too. Don’t always put yourself last.” – Rachel Hollis

53. “There is a reason flight attendants tell you to put your mask on first in an emergency…you cannot be important to anyone else if you are not first and foremost important to yourself.” – Shelley K. Wall

54. “It’s not your job to please everyone.” – Unknown

55. “There should never be a time you make time for people who waste your time.” -Carlos Wallace

56. “The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.” – C. JoyBell C

57. “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman

58. “Don’t let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It’s your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy.” – Roy T. Bennett

59. “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” – Audrey Hepburn

60. “You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.” – Napoleon Hill

61. “You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” – Maya Angelou

62. “Don’t wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul.” – Luther Burbank

63. “When you value yourself, you stand taller. You set standards. You reach for higher things.” – Roy T. Bennett

64. “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” – Unknown

65. “Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind, body, spirit.” – Unknown

66. “When you take care of yourself, you’re a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better.” – Solange Knowles

67. “Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” – Unknown

68. “One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself.” – Shannon L. Alder

69. “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed

70. “You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise L. Hay

71. “Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” – Robert Holden

72. “Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it.” – Unknown

73. “Take time to do what makes your soul happy.” – Unknown

74. “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

75. “You are worth the quiet moment, you are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest.” – Morgan Harper Nichols

76. “Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place.” – Unknown

77. “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs

78. “You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people.” – Unknown

79. “It’s okay to take time for yourself. We give so much of ourselves to others and we need to be fueled both physically and mentally. If we are in balance, it helps us in all our interactions.” -Faith Hill

80. “Invest in yourself. It pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin

81. “Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life… including you.” – Kelly Rudolph

82. “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” –Rupi Kaur

83. “If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.” –Charles Bukowski

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

85. “It is so important to take time for yourself and find clarity. The most important relationship is the one you have with yourself.” – Diane Von Furstenberg

86. “We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.” –Michelle Obama

87. “When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” –Paulo Coelho

88. “Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted – it is an intimate date with yourself.” –Dr. Paul TP Wong

89. “Don’t become too preoccupied with what is happening around you. Pay more attention to what is going on within you.” -Mary-Frances Winters

90. “You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison

91. “Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is to relax.” – Mark Black

92. “Your soul needs time for solitude and self-reflection. In order to love lead, heal, and create you must nourish yourself first.” –Linda Joy

93. “Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” –Jackie Viramontez

94. “Self care means giving yourself permission to pause.” –Cecilia Tran

95. “Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.” –Barbara De Angelis

96. “You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy.” – Unknown

97. “Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” – L.R. Knost

98. “If you want to change the world, first improve and bring about change within yourself.” – Dalai Lama

99. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” -Anne Lamott

100. “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” – Steve Maraboli

101. “In today’s rush we all think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy of just Being.” – Eckhart Tolle

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