105 Powerful Self Care Sunday Quotes + Bible Verses

These self-care Sunday quotes will inspire you. Feel free to use them at different times of your day — especially when you need a little reminder to show yourself some grace and love. 

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These self care Sunday quotes are your new besties! Use these self care day quotes in moments you feel like you’re having a hard time and need a break from…

• High stress levels — the overwhelm from juggling work, family, and all the things.
• Negative thought patterns — the emotional pain and anxiety from battling your body image struggles.
• Burnout at work — the demands, deadlines, high expectations.
• Health issues — aging parents, chronic illness, concerns.

Or simply in moments when you feel stuck, unfulfilled, lonely…

Because any of these real-life — everyday challenges (or a combination of these challenges) can leave you mentally, physically, and spiritually depleted…

In desperate need of a break — a.k.a a self care day.

You get to choose whether you’ll do a self care Sunday, self care Day, or self care Weekend. All the same, you definitely need to take time to care for yourself so can take care of others and love others well 😉.

What is Self Care Sunday?

If you’ve been on social media lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed #selfcaresunday and #selfcaresundayquotes trending, along with many other self-care-related hashtags and captions — especially on Instagram.

(It’s all the rage right now!)

But let’s get to the actual definition 😊

The American Psychological Association says, “self-care has been defined as providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness.”

Self care is simple — it’s taking care of yourself.

Whether you use the whole day of the week for self care, a Sunday morning, afternoon — or just a part of the day of ANY day, it’s a day in which you set aside enough time to nurture YOURself, recharge, and prioritize YOUR overall well-being.

Picture it as your personal retreat — a chance to hit pause on the busyness of life and focus on self-love.

It’s all about… 

• recognizing your worth as a daughter of God
• loving yourself so you’re able to love others well
• and taking intentional steps toward holistic wellness (spiritual, physical, and mental health)

You practice self care because it nurtures your soul, boosts your physical and mental health, and to enjoy a more fulfilling life.

So, what do you actually do on a self care day?

There is no right or wrong way to practice self care — but here are some basic rules…

4 Golden Rules of Self Care

According to the board-certified psychiatrist Monifa S Seawell, there are 4 golden rules when it comes to self care…

1. Self-care is a lifestyle

Self-care isn’t just about occasional treats. 

It’s a way of life where you practice wellness in everything you do, treating yourself and others with respect and kindness.

2. Self-care is not rigid

Your self-care routine changes with your life’s needs and experiences.

Think of it as a flexible guide that adapts as you grow and experience different stages.

3. Self-care sometimes involves elimination

Keeping good company is necessary. Self-care isn’t just about adding good habits; it’s also about letting go of anything toxic in your life.

This includes bad relationships, quitting harmful habits, and stepping away from things that don’t support your mental well-being.

4. Don’t compare your self-care

Your self-care is unique to you — avoid comparing it to others.

What works for someone else may not work for you. So it’s vital to stay true to your authentic self. The most important thing is that you discover what YOU truly need and craft a self care routine that resonates with your personal preferences.

Self-care isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal.

In fact, there are 8 unique types of self-care, each focusing on a different aspect of your life.

8 Types of Self Care for Your Self Care Sunday

1. Physical Self-Care

Take care of your body by making exercise, sleep, a balanced diet (think nourishing foods and those that delight your soul 💖), and good hygiene top priorities. These steps are crucial for supporting your physical well-being.

2. Emotional Self-Care

Acknowledge and share your feelings, get involved in activities that bring you joy, establish healthy boundaries, and reach out for emotional support when needed.

3. Mental Self-Care

Stimulate your mind with activities like reading or puzzles, practice mindfulness, set achievable goals, and learn to say no when it’s needed.

4. Social Self-Care

Build connections with friends and loved ones, nurture positive relationships, get involved in social groups, and schedule regular social activities.

5. Spiritual Self-Care

Focus on nurturing your soul and developing your most important relationship — you and Christ. It’s in Christ where you’ll discover true inner peace.

6. Professional Self-Care
Set clear work-life boundaries, make time for regular breaks, invest in your professional development, and seek mentorship or guidance.

7. Environmental Self-Care

Design a cozy living space, immerse yourself in nature, declutter your surroundings, and be conscious of your environmental footprint.

8. Financial Self-Care

Handle your finances wisely, establish clear financial goals, plan ahead for your future, and don’t hesitate to seek financial advice when necessary.

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Why is Self Care Sunday Important?

Ever wondered if taking care of yourself is just a waste of time or a selfish act? 

Do you ever doubt you’re worthy of love?

If you’re nodding yes, think about this…

Even God took a day of rest on the seventh day — and He’s God!

And that’s why I love the idea of renaming Self Care Sunday to “Self Care SONday.”

(Yep, I think I came up with “Self Care SONday” 🤭)

Because it’s a beautiful reminder that we’re called to mirror God’s character and to include Him into all aspects of our lives.

So, why is self-care Sunday important?

Here’s why…

• The act of self-care nourishes and rests your mind, body, and soul.
• It acts like a reset button, rejuvenating you for the upcoming week with a fresh perspective.

The Best Self Care Sunday Quotes

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Bible Verses as Self Care Sunday Quotes

1. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1
2. “Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7
3. “Cast your cares on the Lord, and he will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22
4. “But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me.” 2 Timothy 4:17
5. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
6. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” Psalm 27:1
7. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
8. “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7
9. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” 3 John 1:2
10. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
11. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
12. “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 6:19
13. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23
14. “She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” Proverbs 3:15
15. “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
16. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” John 14:27
17. “She is clothed with strength and dignity.” Proverbs 31:25
18. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
19. “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.” Colossians 3:15
20. “He restores my soul.” Psalm 23:3

Inspirational Self Care Sunday Quotes

1. “Self-love, my liege, is not so vile a sin, as self-neglecting.” William Shakespeare
2. “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
3. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” Anne Lamott
4. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” Oscar Wilde
5. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi
6. “Self-love, self-respect, self-worth: There’s a reason they all start with ‘self.’ You cannot find them in anyone else.” Unknown
7. “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” Christopher Germer
8. “The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh
9. “Create a life that feels good on the inside, not one that just looks good on the outside.” Unknown
10. “Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It’s about accepting all of yourself.” Maya Angelou
11. “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Maya Angelou
12. “Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” Princess Diana
13. “Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” Katie Reed
14. “Self-care is so much more than a beauty regimen or an external thing you do. It has to start within your heart to know what you need to navigate your life. A pedicure doesn’t last, but meditating every day does.” Carrie-Anne Moss
15. “Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.” Akiroq Brost
16. “When you are compassionate with yourself, you trust in your soul, which you let guide your life. Your soul knows the geography of your destiny better than you do.” John O’Donohue
17. “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

Encouraging Self Care Sunday Quotes

1. “Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.” Eleanor Brown
2. “I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival.” Audre Lorde
3. “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” Steve Jobs
4. “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
5. “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
6. “You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” Jackie Viramontez
7. “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
8. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
9. “When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation, you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.” Shannon L. Alder
10. “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
11. “I had repeatedly accepted inappropriate burdens, stepping in to do what needed to be done. In retrospect, I think I carried them well, but the cost was that I was chronically overloaded, weary, and short of time for politicking, smoothing ruffled feathers, and simply resting.” Mary Catherine Bateson
12. “Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
13. “The love and attention you always thought you wanted from someone else, is the love and attention you first need to give to yourself.” Bryant McGillns
14. “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
15. “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. Anytime we can listen to true self and give the care it requires, we do it not only for ourselves, but for the many others whose lives we touch.” Parker Palmer
16. “When we self-regulate well, we are better able to control the trajectory of our emotional lives and resulting actions based on our values and sense of purpose.” Amy Leigh Mercree
17. “To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” Thich Nhat Han
18. “Forgive yourself for not knowing what you didn’t know before you learned it.” Maya Angelou

Short Self Care Sunday Quotes & Affirmations

1. “You are enough just as you are.” Meghan Markle
2. “Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of others.” Unknown
3. “Take good care of yourself. The holy place within you deserves nothing less.” Ralph Marston
4. “Embrace self-care as a grateful response to the masterpiece God created.” Wanda Lambert
5. “Your body is a gift — treat it with the respect it deserves.” Wanda Lambert
6. “Self-care is a way of honoring the sacred dwelling God gave you.” Wanda Lambert
7. “Take care of yourself as an expression of gratitude for the life God has given.” Wanda Lambert
8. “Sundays are for soul rest and body rejuvenation.” Wanda Lambert
9. “Love yourself enough to prioritize self-care today.” Wanda Lambert
10. “Pampering yourself is a delightful expression of self-respect.” Wanda Lambert 
11. “Be kind to yourself today; you are deserving of love and care.” Wanda Lambert
12. “Self-care is a gift to yourself and those around you.” Wanda Lambert
13. “In grace, find the strength to care for yourself with love.” Wanda Lambert
14. “Extend grace to yourself through intentional self-care.” Wanda Lambert
15. “Reflect on the beauty within as you engage in self-care today.” Wanda Lambert
16. “Self-care allows you to see the reflection of God’s grace in yourself.” Wanda Lambert
17. “Connect with your purpose through intentional self-care.” Wanda Lambert
18. “When you say ‘yes’ to others make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” Paulo Coelho
19. “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” Dr. Seuss
20. “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” Dolly Parton
21. “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” Rupi Kaur
22. “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” Jack Kornfield
23. “When I loved myself enough I gave up perfectionism that killer of joy.” Kim McMillen

Funny Self Care Sunday Quotes

(The best part about these funny self-care Sunday quotes is they not only make you laugh but also carry deeper, meaningful messages. A little laughter with a side of wisdom 😊.)

1. “They say good things take time, so that’s why I’m always late.” Unknown
2. “I’m staying home today. I have mood poisoning.” Unknown
3. “Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body.” George Carlin
4. “I got it all together. But I forgot where I put it.” Unknown“The first time I see a jogger smiling, I’ll consider it.” Joan Rivers
5. “It’s not your job to like me…it’s mine!” Byron Katie
6. “Relationship status: committed to growth, self-love, and inner peace.” Unknown
7. “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” Charles M. Schulz
8. “Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says, ‘oh crap, she’s up!’” Unknown
9. “Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the ‘Titanic’ who waved off the dessert cart.” Erma Bombeck
10. “Don’t worry if people think you’re crazy. You are crazy. You have that kind of intoxicating insanity that lets other people dream outside of the lines and become who they’re destined to be.” Jennifer Elisabeth
11. “Don’t waste so much time thinking about how much you weigh. There is no more mind-numbing, boring, idiotic, self-destructive diversion from the fun of living.” Meryl Streep
12. “Reminder that Winnie the Pooh wore a crop top with no pants & ate his fave food & loved himself. So you can too.” Unknown
13. “The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.” Betty White
14. “I don’t wear opinions of others anymore. Learned to dress myself.” Nikki Rowe
15. “RIP all the hours I spent explaining myself to others.” Unknown
16. “Stretch marks are just rad lil’ lightning strikes here to remind you that you are a force of nature.” Unknown
17. “Don’t forget to drink water and get some sun. You’re basically a houseplant with more complicated emotions.” Unknown
18. “I walk around like everything is fine. But deep down, inside my shoe, my sock is falling off.” Unknown
19. “You can’t make everyone happy. You aren’t tacos.” Unknown
20. “Sometimes you lie in bed at night and you don’t have a single thing to worry about. That always worries me!” Charlie Brown
21. “Even I don’t wake up looking like Cindy Crawford.” Cindy Crawford
22. “People think, ‘Oh, I’m loving myself by sitting on this sofa for four hours.’ Love yourself enough to get up!” Alison Sweeney
23. “Whatever you do, always give 00%. Unless you’re donating blood.” Bill Murray
24. “If you don’t have wrinkles, you haven’t laughed enough.” Phyllis Diller
25. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
26. “You have been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” Louise L. Hay
27. “Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” Unknown

Popular Self Care Sunday Ideas

Now that I have these beautiful self care Sunday quotes, what next?

First things first, pencil in some self care time 😊.

Then, take these actionable steps TODAY. Don’t wait, or you’ll find days and weeks have slipped by without a moment for yourself to just pause — take a few deep breaths — and check in with yourself.

1. Gratitude Journaling — Jot down 3 things you’re grateful for. 
2. Holistic Self-Care Activity — Go for a walk, spend a moment in prayer, declutter a space in your home, or bake your favorite goodie.
3. Digital Detox — Unplug for an hour. Pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read or soak in the beauty of nature.

Remember, your self-care isn’t just for you. It’s for the ability to fulfill God’s calling — to love others.

Happy Self-Care SONday! 🥳

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