People like Michelle Obama, Diane Von Furstenberg, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Oprah Winfrey (especially!) have shared at length how self care has helped them become better role models.

But talking yourself into carving time out in your schedule just for you can be hard when you feel like you have a million other things to do. Nearly any of the psychology experts represented in this gallery will tell you that, ironically, taking care of yourself is crucial in order to be fully present in other relationships. But even the most successful people - thought leaders like, authors, and even our favorite stars - all take time to practice self care, and they've shared their thoughts on just how important it is to work on yourself.

You'll find yourself putting off moments of self care for later in the week, later in the month, and then finally realizing you have yet to enjoy a new book or listen to your favorite podcast in quite some time. From day-to-day, stopping to take a minute for yourself is probably on the tippy end of your to-do list.

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