You can't give what you do not have. The first step to truly serving others is to serve yourself. Take time for yourself, allow yourself to recharge and recuperate, invest into your growth and education. Then, and only then, will you be able to serve others to your fullest capacity.
Self-Care
The foundation upon which all other care is built
If you take care of yourself, it is a lot easier to take care of everything else in your life.
Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.
Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what's left of you.
Taking care of yourself doesn't mean me first, it means me too.
Self-care is how you take your power back.
Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.
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.
Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.
The most important relationship you'll ever have is the one with yourself. Invest in it daily.
Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly for others.
When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.
Self-care is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.
Your body hears everything your mind says. Stay positive.
The best project you'll ever work on is you.
Self-care is the intentional practice of tending to your own well-being - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
You owe yourself the love that you so freely give to other people.
Self-care is making the choice to build a life you don't need to regularly escape from.
Your mental health is everything - prioritize it. Make the time like your life depends on it, because it does.
Self-care is not a waste of time; self-care makes your use of time more sustainable.
Listen to your body when it whispers, so you don't have to hear it scream.
Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause.
Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.
Self-care is the daily practice of choosing yourself, even when it feels difficult.
Your capacity to care for others expands when you care for yourself first.
Self-care isn't about avoiding responsibility - it's about building the resilience to meet it.
The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself. Treat it with the care it deserves.
Self-care is the foundation that allows you to be present, patient, and powerful in all areas of your life.