Yes, that’s you.
An awesome mom.
“Sure Amanda. There’s oatmeal on the ceiling. I can’t find a clean pair of jeans to wear and the kids are fighting for the blue truck… again. I’m not feeling so awesome right now.”
You were thinking something like this, am I right?
Well, let me tell you that feeling like that means you are an awesome mom.
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How can Mom Self Care Quotes help you feel like an awesome mom?
I recently read about the invisible load of motherhood on a blog post by the Psyched Mommy (Dr Ashurina Ream).
Dr. Ream describes the invisible load of motherhood as the unnoticed and uncompensated physical, mental, and emotional labor completed behind the scenes to keep our households happy, healthy, and running smoothly.
Love, love, love this.
As a mom, there is SO MUCH that you do that is behind the scenes.
There are some days I feel physically, emotionally and mentally wiped out just by going through our day. That’s before you add in anything else that’s going on in your life.
What can you do about this invisible load of motherhood?
Self Care and Self Love.
Self Care is a mandatory part of being a mom.
Sometimes It’s hard to fit into life, I totally understand that. That’s why I believe in finding snippets of self care.
Quiet moments, a cup of tea and a page of a book, a few moments in the garden. Simple moments for your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Golden gems for a busy mom.
I absolutely love inspirational quotes. There are quotes around my house. I randomly chose a quote a day from my book of inspiration. I have them as bookmarks and on my desktop.
There’s something about an inspiring quote that acts as a cycle breaker. It creates a break in those negative thoughts and gives you a boost in motivation.
I have compiled a list of 70 of my favorite self care quotes for you to pick from.
I want them to inspire you to make your self care a priority. You are an awesome mom, after all.
You deserve it.
The most important thing to remember; there is no such thing as a perfect mother.
You are imperfectly perfect as you are. You are worthy of love. You are a good mom.
70 Inspirational Mom Self Care Quotes.
“Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.”
Christopher Germer
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
Lucile Ball
“I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.”
Audre Lorde
“Not everyone will notice the way you shine, but you will shine all the same in beautiful, natural ways.”
Morgan Harper Nichols
“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
“Carve out and claim the time to care for yourself and kindle your own fire.”
Amy Ippoliti- The Art And Business Of Teaching Yoga
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”
Brene Brown
“Take care of yourself as if you’re the most awesome person you’ve ever met.”
Jen Sincero
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.”
Maya Angelou
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. ”
Oprah Winfrey
“Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual, you have an obligation to be one.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Lalah Delia
“Self-care is how you take your power back.”
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. Your really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”
Lucille Ball
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
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
Dalai Lama XIV- The Art Of Happiness
“Self Care is giving the world the best of you instead of what’s left of you.”
Katie Reed
An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows your light to shine brightly.
Anonymous
When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.
Paulo Coelho
“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.”
Princess Diana
“Women in particular need to keep an eye on their physical and mental health, because if we’re scurrying to and from appointments and errands, we don’t have a lot of time to take care of ourselves. We need to do a better job of putting ourselves higher on our own ‘to do’ list.”
Michelle Obama
“You, Yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”
Buddha
“Self-care has become a new priority – the revelation that it’s perfectly permissible to listen to your body and do what it needs.”
Francis Ryan
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
Anne Lamott
“Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day, and the rest will fall into place.” — Unknown
Anonymous
“Love is the great miracle cure. Loving ourselves works miracles in our lives.”
Louise Hay
“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- Operation Happiness: The Three-Step Plan To Creating A Life Of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy And Radical Bliss.
“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
“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.”
Jean Shinoda Bolen
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“Take time off…
Malebo Sephodi
The world will not fall apart without you”
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.”
Mandy Hale
“take care of your body. it’s the only place you have to live in.”
Jim Rohn
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”
Aldous Huxley
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”
Oscar Wilde
“Learning to love yourself is like learning to walk–essential, life-changing, and the only way to stand tall.”
Vironika Tugaleva
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others”
Brene Brown
“Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
“Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.”
Akiroq Brost
“Have patience with all things. But, first of all with yourself.”
Saint Franic de Sales
“Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions … Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.”
Tina Fey
“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
“Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you’re going to live your life.”
Joel Osteen
“With every act of self-care your authentic self gets stronger, and the critical, fearful mind gets weaker. Every act of self-care is a powerful declaration: I am on my side, I am on my side, each day I am more and more on my own side.”
Susan Weiss Berry
“Be committed to the relationship you have with yourself. We get so committed to other relationships, but often sort of toss ourselves away. We get around to ourselves only now and then. So, really care for who you are. Be committed to loving yourself. Take care of your heart and soul.”
Louise Hay
“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.”
Benjamin Franklin
“How we care for ourselves gives our brain messages that shape our self-worth so we must care for ourselves in every way, every day.”
Sam Owen
“Self-care equals success. You’re going to be more successful if you take care of yourself and you’re healthy.”
Beth Behrs
“As important as it is to have a plan for doing work, it is perhaps more important to have a plan for rest, relaxation, self-care, and sleep.”
Akiroq Brost
“When you can’t find your purpose in a day, make it to look after yourself.”
Dodie Clark
“When admiring other people’s gardens, don’t forget to tend to your own flowers.”
Sanober Khan
“Taking care of myself doesn’t mean ‘me first.’ It means ‘me, too.”
L.R. Knost
“Grab a coffee Journal your intentions. Get to work. Create miracles.”
Elyse Santilli
“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
“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
You aren’t doing “nothing” when you choose to put your well-being first. In fact, this is the key to having everything.
Brittany Burgunder
“You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” –
Louise Hay
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.”
Banksy
“Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving. When we can be alone, we can be with others without using them as a means of escape.”
Bell Hooks
“The challenge is not to be perfect—it is to be whole.”
Jane Fonda
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
Maya Angelou
“We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
Dolly Parton
“To accept ourselves as we are means to value our imperfections as much as our perfections.”
Sandra Bierig
“To be a good parent, you need to take care of yourself so that you can have the physical and emotional energy to take care of your family.”
Michelle Obama
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”
Coco Chanel
“Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future.”
Alice Walker
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
Rumi
“The most creative act you will ever undertake is the act of creating yourself.”
Deepak Chopra
“We can climb mountains with self-love.”
Samira Wiley
“Selfishness at the expense of others is bad. Self-care for the betterment of others is good.”
Richie Norton
“Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s self esteem.”
Ashley Judd
Final thoughts on Mom Self Care Quotes.
Self care is not a frivolous waste of time or luxury to be overlooked. For a busy mom, self care is the key that allows you to give to others.
I am inviting you today to put your own self care at the top of your to do list.
You don’t need a whole day, or a huge budget.
Start by journaling what self care looks like to you.
What brings you joy?
What helps you relax?
What do you enjoy doing, outside of being a mom?
Ask yourself these questions, then factor small pockets of time into your day. 5 minutes of quiet in the garden, a cup of tea and some relaxing music, a few pages of a book. All a simple act of self care which takes little time but has a big impact.
Post: 12 Quick And Effective Self Care Ideas For Busy Moms.
Before you go…
Let me know what your favorite self-care quotes are? Did I miss it from my list?
I hope this post has inspired you to rethink the importance of self-care.
Go out and be the awesome mom that you are. You are doing a great job. Don’t forget to leave some room for yourself.
Amanda x
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Great post! We must take care of ourselves! It’s just plain wise to do so. Thanks for sharing!
Agree totally with you! Thanks for the kind words…