Life may be an exhausting rollercoaster of deadlines, errands, and an endless to-do list. Self-care can sometimes feel like a luxury reserved for wellness influencers with apartment-sized bathrooms. Fear not, tired warrior! This collection of 12 self care memes serves as a reminder that self-care does not require pricey face masks or exotic juice cleanses. It’s about prioritizing your well-being in simple, relatable ways (maybe with a lot of sweatpants).
These 12 self care memes mock the false expectations that are commonly linked with self-care. We have a photo of a stressed-out person captioned “Me trying to adult,” which wonderfully captures the tiredness that requires substantial self-care.
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1. Me, waiting for everyone to calm down before I emerge
Emerging from the chaos like a calm conqueror. Waiting for the storm to pass before stepping into the fray.
2. When you successfully cut all the toxic people out of your life
You realize that there’s only one person left, causing problems. Cutting out toxic people, only to find one left causing trouble. The ultimate test of cleansing!
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3. Me in the mirror after a mental breakdown
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, after a mental breakdown, I’m still standing tall!
4. When everybody keeps telling you that a little self care will make you feel better
but it’s been 4 hours, 5 bath bombs, and a whole jar of coconut oil later and you’re still in a mood
Self-care overload: 5 bath bombs and a jar of coconut oil later, and the mood persists. Who knew relaxation could be so stubborn?
5. Get in loser were
Going to sleep. Get in, loser, we’re going to sleep.” The ultimate invitation to unwind and recharge.
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6. One of the most relatable things my dog does is wake up
Just so she can eat breakfast and then go back to bed, a self-care icon
Dog’s self-care routine: wake up, eat, and back to bed. A furry icon of relaxation.
7. Someone after hurting my feelings
“What are you gonna do, cry about it?
Me, having a healthy relationship with my emotion
Brushing off hurt feelings with emotional resilience. “Cry about it? Nah, I’ve got a healthy relationship with my emotions.”
8. People: what do you do for fun
Me: When asked about fun activities, the answer is simple: self-care.
9. When the long shower didn’t fix all my problems
Showering away problems, only to find they’re still lurking. Sometimes, cleanliness isn’t quite next to godliness.
10. Cancelling plans is ok
Staying home to cook is ok. Disappearing for a bit to get your life together is ok. Resurfacing in
foreign country 10 years later with a new name is ok. It’s called self-care
Embracing the power of canceling plans and disappearing for self-care. A disappearing act in a foreign country? Totally acceptable.
11. When you tell your supervisor you’re feeling overwhelmed
It’s to your workload and they suggest you try more “self care” Overwhelmed at work? Try more “self-care,” they say. As if that will magically reduce the workload
12. When the long shower didn’t fix all my problems
Another shower, another attempt to wash away problems. Sometimes, it takes more than hot water and soap to cleanse the mind.
