I’m passionate about about self-care for educators (I even wrote a book about it!), so I wanted to share some of my favorite teacher self care quotes. And yes, a few of them are from The Teacher’s Guide to Self-Care 😂

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“To make time for self-care, you must first acknowledge you can’t do it all.” -Sarah Forst

2. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” -Audre Lorde

3. “You are a human being, not a superhero. There is nothing wrong with needing rest.” -Sarah Forst

4. “Self-care is not an indulgence. It is an essential component of prevention of distress, burnout, and impairment. It should not be considered as something 'extra' or 'nice to do if you have time' but as an essential part of our professional identities.” -Barnett, Johnston, and Hillard

5. “Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others.” ― Christopher Germer

6. “Our state of mind and well-being has a direct effect on our students, and thus, the future of our world.” -Sarah Forst

7. “It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.” -Mandy Hale

8. “By embodying mindfulness, concentration, joy, and peace, educators can bring happiness, stability, and clarity to their community.” -Thich Nhat Hanh and Katherine Weare, Happy Teachers Change the World

9. “You must start with the recognition that you– yes you!– are worthy of caring and happiness. Self-love is the heart of self-care.” -Sarah Forst

10. “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

I hope these teacher quotes provided some self care inspiration!

10 Teacher Self Care Quotes