90 Dear Self Quotes and Sayings
Sometimes, the most important conversation you can have is with yourself.
That’s why we’ve gathered all the best Dear Self quotes for your next post.
And if you’re looking for inspiring and reflective sayings to encourage self-love and growth, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
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“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball
“You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” – Oprah Winfrey
“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” – Mark Twain
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” – William James
“Don’t decide that you’ll love yourself unconditionally tomorrow. Do it right now, this minute.” – Karen Koenig
“You are imperfect, permanently, and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” – Amy Bloom
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“This is not the moment to wilt into the underbrush of your insecurities. You’ve earned the right to grow. You’re going to have to carry the water yourself.” – Cheryl Strayed
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” – Oscar Wilde
“If you have the ability to love, love yourself first.” – Charles Bukowski
“No other love no matter how genuine it is, can fulfill one’s heart better than unconditional self-love.” – Edmond Mbiaka
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha
“Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Fall in love with the path of deep healing. Fall in love with becoming the best version of yourself but with patience, with compassion, and respect to your own journey.” – Sylvester McNutt
“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” – Brené Brown
“Self-love—it doesn’t mean that everyone will treat you the way you deserve to be treated. It means that you won’t let them change the way you see yourself; nor will you stick around for them to destroy you.” – Tony A. Gaskins Jr.
“A person learns how to love himself through the simple acts of loving and being loved by someone else.” – Haruki Murakami
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Find the love you seek, by first finding the love within yourself. Learn to rest in that place within you that is your true home.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
“If you are going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
“I just wanted to remind you, in case you needed to hear it, to be kind and loving to yourself, and talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend.” – Camila Cabello
“You find peace not by rearranging the circumstances of your life, but by realizing who you are at the deepest level.” – Eckhart Tolle
“One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.” – Dale Carnegie
“If you aren’t good at loving yourself, you will have a difficult time loving anyone.” – Barbara De Angelis
“If we treated ourselves the way we treated our best friend, can you imagine how much better off we would be?” – Meghan Markle
Motivational Dear Self Quotes and Sayings
Dear Self, We just need to be kinder to ourselves.
Dear Self, Allow yourself to love yourself and then love others.
Dear Self, Remember to stop and smell the roses today.
Dear Self, Nothing is better than truly knowing yourself.
Dear Self, Remember to speak to yourself kindly today.
Dear Self, Stick it out! I know you can do it!
Dear Self, Remember to love yourself first!
Dear Self, I promise to believe in you and trust you.
Dear Self, Don’t be afraid to fail, I know you’ll bounce back!
Dear Self, Keep doing your best and it will get better.
Dear Self, Don’t be afraid to do the tough things. I believe in you!
Dear Self, Attitude is everything. Don’t be afraid to change yours.
Dear Self, You are worthy of so much love.
Dear Self, This is a reminder that you are perfect exactly as you are.
Dear Self, You are infinite. You have everything you need within you.
Dear Self, You are worthy of the effort it takes to heal.
Dear Self, Let’s try loving ourselves even more today.
Dear Self, It’s not selfish to focus on yourself.
Dear Self, Remember that nothing is better than the love you give yourself.
Dear Self, You are worthy. Believe that about yourself today.
Dear Self, Remember that self-care is not a selfish act. It’s essential.
Dear Self, You will be brave today!
Dear Self, Expect better from the people around you.
Dear Self, It’s okay to let other people love you.
Dear Self, Don’t let anybody let you feel like less today!
Dear Self, You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else.
Dear self, you are stronger than you think.
Dear self, always trust your instincts.
Dear self, believe in yourself and all that you are.
Dear self, don’t be afraid to take risks.
Dear self, never stop learning and growing.
Dear self, focus on progress, not perfection.
Dear self, surround yourself with positive people.
Dear self, take care of your mental health as much as your physical health.
Dear self, it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.
Dear self, be kind to yourself and others.
Dear self, forgive yourself for past mistakes and move forward.
Dear self, embrace change and new opportunities.
Dear self, set boundaries and stick to them.
Dear self, let go of what no longer serves you.
Dear self, remember that everything happens for a reason.
Dear self, stay true to your values and beliefs.
Dear self, don’t compare yourself to others; everyone has their own journey.
Dear self, practice gratitude every day.
Dear self, find joy in the little things in life.
Dear self, prioritize your happiness above all else.
Dear self, take action towards your goals every day.
Dear self, don’t be afraid to speak up for what you believe in.
Dear self, remember that failure is a part of the process towards success.
Dear self, you are capable of amazing things; just keep pushing.
Dear self, it’s okay to take a break and do something for yourself.
Dear self, you are the only one who can make yourself happy.
Dear self, believe in your dreams and follow them.
Dear self, you are unique and don’t need anyone else’s approval.
Dear self, there is no shame in asking for help.
Dear self, enjoy the journey and not just the destination.
Dear self, every day is a chance to become better than you were yesterday.
Dear self, embrace your imperfections – they make you uniquely you.
Dear self, you are capable of more than you know. Believe in yourself and keep going.
Dear self, trust the timing of your life. Everything happens when it’s supposed to.
Dear self, you are enough, exactly as you are. Don’t let anyone make you feel otherwise.
Dear self, you’ve got this. Take it one step at a time and you’ll get through this.
Dear self, you are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine.
Dear self, don’t be afraid to start over. It’s a chance to build something better.
Dear self, you are the author of your own story. Make it a good one.
