Quotes About Self-care

I believe that this neglected, wounded inner child of the past is the major source of human misery.

I never said "I want to be alone." I only said,"I want to be left alone." There is all the difference.

In California everyone goes to a therapist, is a therapist, or is a therapist going to a therapist.

The driver knows how much the ox can carry, and keeps the ox from being overloaded. You know your way and your state of mind. Do not carry too much.

If you could once make up your mind never to undertake more work ... than you can carry on calmly, quietly, without hurry or flurry ... and if the instant you feel yourself growing nervous and ... out of breath, you would stop and take breath, you would find this simple common-sense rule doing for you what no prayers or tears could ever accomplish.

I've learned to take time for myself and to treat myself with a great deal of love and respect 'cause I like me.... I think I'm kind of cool.

There is a proper balance between not asking enough of oneself and asking or expecting too much.

If one is cruel to himself, how can we expect him to be compassionate with others?

It's OK if you mess up. You should give yourself a break.

A little of what you fancy does you good.

Transformation also means looking for ways to stop pushing yourself so hard professionally or inviting so much stress.

Do for yourself or do without.

We need to find the courage to say no to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity.

As far as beauty is concerned, in order to be confident we must accept that the way we look and feel is our own responsibility.

The proverb warns that "You should not bite that hand that feeds you." But maybe you should, if it prevents you from feeding yourself.

I am responsible for my own well-being, my own happiness. The choices and decisions I make regarding my life directly influence the quality of my days.

The best and most efficient pharmacy is within your own system.

Eat when you're hungry. Drink when you're thirsty. Sleep when you're tired.

I don't eat junk food and I don't think junk thoughts.

Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake.

If you could once make up your mind never to undertake more work ... than you can carry on calmly, quietly, without hurry or flurry ... and if the instant you feel yourself growing nervous and ... out of breath, you would stop and take a breath, you would find this simple common-sense rule doing for you what no prayers or tears could ever accomplish.

Age 40 & the 40s. — People often say to a boy when he eats between meals: "It will spoil your dinner." But, piecing between meals never spoils your meals until after you pass forty.

The medicine man never cures his own illness.