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“You know, every once in a while, it's okay to just live for yourself." Kier held up a hand, forestalling her objection. "I'm not telling you to be, I don't know, selfish or trivial. You'd never want that; that's not who you are. But it's all right to just, you know, be a person. Every once in a…” quote by Claudia Gray
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““You know, every once in a while, it's okay to just live for yourself." Kier held up a hand, forestalling her objection. "I'm not telling you to be, I don't know, selfish or trivial. You'd never want that; that's not who you are. But it's all right to just, you know, be a person. Every once in a while, you can let go and live in the moment. I think you have to. Because if you're carrying the weight of the worlds every single day, you get tired. You don't have strength when you need it most, because you already burned yourself out." That sounded... much too familiar.””

Claudia Gray

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Darkest Minds” by Alexandra Bracken, 2015

Sometimes self‑care means pausing to enjoy the present instead of constantly bearing others’ burdens.

In simple terms: Take time for yourself.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize personal renewal.

Themes

self‑care balance mindfulness

Mood

reflective calm

Type

advice personal growth

When to use this quote

  • high‑stress jobs
  • caregiving
  • creative work
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

burnout personal boundaries mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you pause for yourself?
  • What small joy can you allow yourself today?
A Different Perspective

Too much focus on others can deplete your energy.

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