Are you a mama in need of some self love, inspiration and positive affirmations?
Here are 50+ mom self care quotes that will help to create a shift in your mindset, create the life you love and put yourself first. We could all use a little encouragement, right?
Taking care of yourself is the number one priority that all of us mamas need to do, but I think the number one thing that we struggle to do, so put away that mom guilt.
We care for everyone before ourselves, and at times need to refocus to refilling our cup so that we can truly care for our children and everyone else properly.
Uplifting quotes for all mamas
In order to the best best for my family, I know that I need to take care of myself and my body to have the energy and mental clarity to live life at my peak performance and greatest effort.
If you love these quotes, keep scrolling to get the free download! You can print out these uplifting quotes to decorate your bedroom, office, cubicle, bathroom, wherever you need some inspiration!
What is self care?
Self-care is the act of maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can transmit the good feelings to others.
You cannot give to others what you don’t have yourself.
There are different kinds of self care, ranging from physical acts to mental/emotional acts. Here are some examples of each:
Physical Self-Care Examples:
- Eating healthy
- Exercise/Physical activity
- Drinking water
- Getting rest
- Sitting in the sunlight
- Take a shower or bath
- Doing a face mask/skincare routine
Emotional Self-Care Examples:
- Journaling
- Reading
- Talking to a therapist, life coach, mentor or friend
- Utilizing affirmations
- Meditation
- Practicing Gratitude
- Connecting with others
This post is focusing on our mental/emotional self-care. I love using quotes, on a daily basis, as a way for me to manifest my goals and affirm positive thoughts to myself.
We all have hard days and inspirational mom quotes are a a great way to remind yourself, that at the end of the day there is no such thing as a perfect mom.
Taking care of others is hard work, and sometimes the hardest thing for caregivers to do is focus on their own self-care.
50+ Mom Self Care Quotes
If you are looking to shift your focus as a mama and improve your self care routine, these quotes are for you.
Whether you are a new mom, a busy mom, a mama looking to improve their overall health and wellness or simply a mom looking to prioritize your mental health, keep scrolling for inspirational quotes that will show you the importance of taking care of putting yourself first.
Self Care Quotes for Moms To Prioritize Mental Health
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
— Lucille Ball
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” — Mandy Hale
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde
“Take care of yourself as if you’re the most awesome person you’ve ever met.” – Jen Sincero
“My happiness matters. My joy is important. My love is valuable. My worthiness is relevant. It’s not anyone else’s job to see that but mine.” ― Alex Elle
“By taking care of myself I have so much more to offer the world than I do when I am running on empty.” – Ali Washington
“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 to others.” – Parker Palmer
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
– Lalah Delia
“You are beautiful and worthy of good things, and if you don’t believe that, nobody will.” — Rachel Hollis
“Learning to love yourself is like learning to walk–essential, life-changing, and the only way to stand tall.” — Vironika Tugaleva
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.” — Pema Chodron
“You aren’t doing “nothing” when you choose to put your wellbeing first. In fact, this is the key to having everything.” — Brittany Burgunder
“Sometimes self-care is exercising and eating right. Sometimes it’s spending time with loved ones or taking a nap. And sometimes it’s watching an entire series of television in one weekend while you lounge around in your pyjamas. Whatever soothes your soul.” — Unknown
“Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you possible. That’s who you really are, let go of any part of you that doesn’t believe it.”
— C Assad
“In my own deepening understanding of myself I find my capacity to serve others is deepened as well. The better I am at self-care the more genuinely nurturing of others I am able to be.” — Mary Anne Radmacher
“It’s so empowering to say ‘this isn’t serving me’ and walk away in peace.” — Unknown
“You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep other people warm.” — Unknown
“One day, you’ll look back and thank yourself for not giving up.” — Unknown
Self Care Quotes for the Busy Mom
“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
“There is enough time for self-care. There is not enough time to make up for the life you’ll miss by not filling yourself up.”
— Jennifer Williamson
“Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.” — Jackie Viramontez
“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
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” — Eleanor Brown
“Take time off. The world will not fall apart without you.” — Malebo Sephodi
“Carve out and claim the time to care for yourself and kindle your own fire.” — Amy Ippoliti
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum
“There is enough time for self-care. There is not enough time to make up for the life you’ll miss by not filling yourself up.” — Jennifer Williamson
“Doing nothing has become one of the lost luxuries in these hectic times. But doing nothing, even for five minutes, can be rejuvenating. Go for it: You – unplugged.”
— Joan Marques
“Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” — Eleanor Brown
“You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breaths and you are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest.” – Morgan Harper Nichols
Self Care Quotes for New Moms
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” – Brene Brown
“Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.” — Akiroq Brost
“Keep taking time for yourself until you’re you again.” — Lalah Delia
“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.”— Katie Reed
“When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” — Paulo Coelho
“You Yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
— Buddha
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” — Mandy Hale
“You carry so much love in your heart. Give some to yourself.” — R. Z
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” — Audre Lorde
“Taking care of myself doesn’t mean ‘Me First’, it means ‘Me Too.”
— L.R. Knost
“I also learned what I and many other wives were doing wrong. We were neglecting ourselves. We were born women yet were taking care of our roles as mom, employee or wife before we took care of ourselves. But in order to adequately fulfill those roles, we have to put ourselves first.” — Elona Washington
“Be you, love you. All ways, always.” — Alexandra Elle
“Life is tough but so are you.” — Unknown
Wellness and Health Inspired Self Care Quotes for Moms
“Those who have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” — Edward Stanley
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn
“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
“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.” — Kristi Ling
“Our soul is like a soft and gentle flower, it needs to be nurtured, cared for, tended to, with sufficient sunlight, fresh air and freedom to bloom into its most precious and beautiful form. This, my friend, is self-love.” — Miya Yamanouchi
“To meditate means to go home to yourself. Then you know how to take care of the things that are happening inside you, and you know how to take care of the things that happen around you.”
— Thich Nhat Han
Mom Self Care Quotes – Free Printables!
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