This week has been Mental Health awareness week, with the theme of kindness. And because of this, Dizzy set herself the little mission of finding quotes that remind us of the importance of being kind to ourselves (rather than being hard on ourselves), especially when we are struggling through darker times.
- “There is nothing in nature that blooms all year long, so don’t expect yourself to do so either.” – Unknown
2. “You are valuable just because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.” – Max Lucado
3. “It’s okay if all you did today was survive.” – Unknown
4. “Be gentle with yourself, you are doing the best you can.” – Unknown
5. “You wake up every morning to fight the same demons that left you so tired the night before, and that, my love, is bravery.” – Unknown
6. “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” – A. A. Milne
And always remember that “There is hope, even when your brains tells you there isn’t.” – John Green
Dizzy hopes you like her quotes! 🙂 What are your favourite quotes for kindness? 🙂 xxx
We did also do a post a couple of years ago, which you can find here, which includes lots of ways of being kind to yourself. 🙂
I like no 5 . Smiling inanely at anything helps.
It’s true! 🙂 Smiling and laughing always helps. 🙂 xxx
Thank you Dizzy – #1,2&3 are just for Meeeee!
Oh sorry, I didn’t mean to be so selfish!
Take care of Heather and stay safe.
I love those ones too! And stay safe aswell. xx How have you been getting on? 🙂 xxx
This is a wonderful collection of quotes Dizzy. Thank you!
Thank you Anne. 🙂 xxx
I like all your quote picks Dizzy – they are great and because I collected teddy bears for a long time, I like the one by A.A. Milne, #6. I used to do a Thought for Today when I still worked at the law firm, before my boss and I went out on our own. I often picked quotes from Mother Teresa. I will put the quote below, rather than a link, in case the link fails for some reason.
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“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
~Mother Teresa”
Awww, thank you Linda. I love that quote, and I have never heard it before. xxx
I have always liked Mother Teresa’s quotes, but really like that one alot Heather.
Excellent quotes for us all to take to heart. 😊💕
Thank you Felicia. I hope you are doing ok. xxx
You too! <3