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André Gide Quote

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This week has been a bit weird. I don’t know why but I keep feeling exhausted no matter how much I rest. And I was talking to my sister about it and she said she’s been feeling the same way. I think I need a vacation but I don’t know if I’ll be doing that any time soon. It sucks so much how expensive everything is these days. Can’t even take a day trip without overthinking the financial aspects of it.

I’ve been forgetting to love myself this week and give myself some time to relax. Which is why this André Gide quote stood out to me today. I very much agree with him. Self-care and loving yourself is what keeps us sane. That’s what stops us from becoming burnt out. It’s okay to put yourself first sometimes and it’s not about being vain or having an attitude. It’s giving yourself the same love and priority that you would give the people you love. If we can go out of our way to make people we love happy, why is it so hard for us to do the same for ourselves?

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110 responses to “André Gide Quote”

  1. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    I am sorry your so tired. I am as well. It must be in the air. Lol. I like the quote. I agree, self care is so important!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Lol, must be something going around making us tired haha! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Totally agree. You’ve talked about boundaries before and I see self-love as just another way to put up some boundary markers for yourself instead of others. As much as I might complain about how stupid people are sometimes, I have to remember that I’m “people” too, hahahaha.

    I hope you can recover ok and get some zest back in your life.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Haha absolutely, boundaries are a big part of self-care.

      Reply
  3. Feets Avatar
    Feets

    I hope you get well soon. Self care really is important.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and absolutely agree that self-care is important.

      Reply
  4. Poet of the Light Avatar
    Poet of the Light

    Generally speaking, I often ponder the hidden intent of concise wording of some statements or quotes by others. Perhaps my concern is simply past experiences having taught me to read others predicated more on their actions that their word choices?

    Albeit, being a responsible person is an act of self love and an act of love towards others therefore the wording of “loving yourself” shouldn’t be required in a quote unless someone is attempting to conflate every self serving act is “loving yourself”.
    Many with narcissistic tendencies often use “self-love” as a mask to be openly selfish in hopes someone might question them only to have their questioning used as a cudgel by very clever and toxic people.

    imo, love for self or others is axiomatic to the world at large and never requires pretext for what most would see as “normal” behavior.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I understand where you’re coming from. However, there’s a large difference between narcissism and simply setting enough boundaries and putting yourself first when necessary. I do agree that some use self-care as a method to be selfish and narcissistic but I also think a lot of people are so used to never putting themselves first that they need a reminder to do so.

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      1. Poet of the Light Avatar
        Poet of the Light

        The quote doesn’t speak in degrees in the fashion you’ve interpreted and further prequalify it. If it had, I would’ve remained moot. I maintain protocols such as you’re speaking to for myself.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I guess we all interpret it in our own way. And that makes sense.

          Reply
          1. Poet of the Light Avatar
            Poet of the Light

            I digress

            Reply
  5. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Hmmm
    Self love is the best thing.
    Give yourself time

    You are not physically tired, but mentally exhausted.

    You need a retreat in park or forest. Find what’s actually doable.
    You and RG can plan something for a day maybe?

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    1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      And sending you lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

      Btw tomorrow is valentine’s day, focus on yourself tomorrow. Best opportunity.

      There are things that are not expensive, I’m sure you can find them. 🤗

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      1. Pooja G Avatar
        Pooja G

        Thanks and hope you have a great Valentine’s too ❤️

        Reply
        1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
          DEVANG UPADHYAYA

          Doing workout!!
          and writing a blog post. I will do that.

          what you will do? Going out perhaps?

          Reply
          1. Pooja G Avatar
            Pooja G

            No, just at home lol. May bake something though. Have fun working out!

            Reply
            1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
              DEVANG UPADHYAYA

              Aha!
              Take care PG

              Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, absolutely. Self-love and care is vital.

      I don’t know if I’m mentally exhausted or just generally so. I think I need a good nap lol. Too busy with work tomorrow to be able to do anything for Valentines, unfortunately.

      Reply
      1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
        DEVANG UPADHYAYA

        Ahhh
        You sleeping properly?
        Don’t tell me you are still doomscrolling 🙈😮

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I stopped doomscrolling lol but the quality of sleep is the issue 😰

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          1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
            DEVANG UPADHYAYA

            How to improve that 🤔

            Sleep on same time daily

            Throw away phone 2 hr prior to sleep
            Wake up at same time.
            Stretch, use cold pad for eyes, do these maybe.

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              I can’t do the phone thing cos of work 😅 but will try the rest- thank you!

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              1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
                DEVANG UPADHYAYA

                Tie lavender to your phone
                Lavender calms the mind.

                Or use your phone while staying in a yoga Asana, like cobra pose or locust !

                Reply
                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  Interesting, will try that!

                  Reply
                  1. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
                    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

                    😛

                    Reply
  6. Robert Finley Mullen Avatar
    Robert Finley Mullen

    One of my favorite Nobel Laureates. The quote that refreshes me is “There are many things that seem impossible only so long as one does not attempt them.”

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I really like that quote, thank you for sharing it. And so much truth behind it too. I think the first step is always the scariest and that’s why so many of us shy away from doing things even when we want to try them.

      Reply
  7. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Feel better!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. nonsmokingladybug Avatar
    nonsmokingladybug

    Loving yourself is very important, as long as it doesn’t make yourself blind.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I very much agree, self-care shouldn’t turn into selfish behaviour.

      Reply
  9. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Give a damn about yourself first, because that’s what most everyone else is going to do. To paraphrase an old boss of mine: Your name isn’t going to be on their tombstone.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yup, exactly. Live your best life and make yourself happy because you should be your first priority.

      Reply
      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Damn straight. I wish it hadn’t taken me so many years to figure that out, but at least I did lol

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Lol, same here. Just glad I’m finally realising it.

          Reply
          1. Kevin Avatar
            Kevin

            Indeed. I’ll drink to that! 🍺

            Reply
  10. CurvyElvie Avatar
    CurvyElvie

    Sorry you have been feeling tired. I think some self care is in order. I love the quote.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and I think so too.

      Reply
  11. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    wishing better brighter days for you, Pooja….a lovely quote 🤍✨

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  12. cheryloreglia Avatar
    cheryloreglia

    Sorry to hear about your exhaustion Pooja. Please take care of yourself. Sending love, C

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think it’s because I haven’t been able to sleep well. Hopefully I’ll sleep better this week. Thanks so much.

      Reply
  13. Athousandbitsofpaper Avatar
    Athousandbitsofpaper

    Self care leads to having more energy for caring for others. Hope you take some time out and recharge 💖

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think so too, thanks so much 💕

      Reply
  14. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    It’s very important to love oneself and to look after yourself

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I very much agree.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        😍😍😍

        Reply
  15. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    I’m exhausted too. It might be to do with moving house and meeting writing deadlines. Too much stress.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Moving is honestly so exhausting so I understand.

      Reply
  16. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    A lovely quote to remind that you have to be vigil about you and your well being. Thanks.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed the quote.

      Reply
  17. Barney Rubble Avatar
    Barney Rubble

    Sounds similar, generally speaking. Hope you have a good day ahead

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much and hope you do too.

      Reply
  18. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Self-love is important for our well being. I very rarely get tired and try to get plenty of sleep. If I don’t get enough sleep, then I get tired and cranky. I find exercise helps my energy levels.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I very much agree. That’s wonderful, sleep is so important. Actually, I think I’ve been exhausted because I haven’t been able to sleep well. And I haven’t been able to exercise much this week either which is making my sleep quality worse too.

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        It’s all relative, Pooja! I hope you get some rest. 💖

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thank you! ☺️

          Reply
          1. Eugi Avatar
            Eugi

            You’re welcome, Pooja.

            Reply
  19. Divya Goyal Avatar
    Divya Goyal

    I ask the same question- If we can go out of our way to make people we love happy, why is it so hard for us to do the same for ourselves?

    But always fail to get the right answer! We are probably wired that way…

    PS- Self Love and self care is really important!

    PPS- It’s Valentine’s week afterall! 😁

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Exactly, we should be doing the same for ourselves! It’s not exactly that we’re wired that way but rather what society often makes the norm. We’re taught that self-love and self-care is selfish even when it’s obviously not. Happy Valentine’s in advance!

      Reply
      1. Divya Goyal Avatar
        Divya Goyal

        I agree… And I think we just require a little patience to bring a change in the ‘norm’.
        Happy Valentines Day to you too!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, a little effort and a little patience does the trick. Thanks!

          Reply
  20. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
    Alex Diaz-Granados

    I officially became a resident of New Hampshire (or, as I like to call it, “Almost Canada” or “Almost Maine”) yesterday. I have mixed feelings about it, having spent most of my life in Florida.

    Self-love is so difficult at times. I have a hard time with the concept of finding something to like about myself when I feel “blue.”

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      How are you like New Hampshire so far? Must be quite a change from Florida.

      I agree, it’s tough. Especially when you’re feeling down. What I struggle with most is boundaries. I have a hard time saying no.

      Reply
      1. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
        Alex Diaz-Granados

        It’s okay. NH is far more rural than either Miami (my hometown) or Tampa (the city I last lived in), so I feel a bit more isolated than I’d like. Moving in winter was unfortunate and a bit unpleasant, but it was also inevitable due to my circumstances in the Sunshine State and the fact that my current landlady was available to move me from there to here. The cold is something I’m slowly (glacially paced) getting used to. I don’t like it much still, but it’s the climate of the region, so…..

        On the other hand, people in the Live Free or Die state are, in general, more polite than in Florida, and there’s no sales tax.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          At least there are some good things about it. And I think over time you’ll get used to the weather and colder climate.

          Reply
  21. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    It’s our decision to live fast and die young… let us have some fun! Love this song, never saw the video.
    February is overwhelming, what else can I do? I’m feeling rough, I’m exhausted for no reason, I can’t think of all the things I have to do over the next few weeks, it’s too much for one little fragile me. I just want to sleep for the next two years, because loving myself isn’t vanity, it’s sanity.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I first heard the song on a movie and love it ever since.

      Hopefully we can both get some sleep. I would love to wake up after a year or two as well haha but for now maybe we can just sleep enough.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        It’s not so much about quantity of sleep, it’s rather a quality of sleep that I’m worried about

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          I have the same issue, I feel like I don’t sleep that deeply and end up waking up tired.

          Reply
          1. Milena Alien Avatar
            Milena Alien

            Charcoal before going to bed can be helpful

            Reply
            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              I didn’t know that. So do I have charcoal infused foods/drinks before bed?

              Reply
              1. Milena Alien Avatar
                Milena Alien

                I just take a capsule with some water, it works pretty well

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                1. Pooja G Avatar
                  Pooja G

                  Oh I see, I’ll see if I can get the capsules here.

                  Reply
  22. Gertrude_n Avatar
    Gertrude_n

    I agree with today’s quote.
    The thing though is that self-care which involves leaving the house sometimes costs a lot, but if someone can overcome that. It surely is a good return.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I think so too, it can be expensive depending on what you do. Recently, I do some art or read or play guitar instead of spending money on things for self-care.

      Reply
      1. Gertrude_n Avatar
        Gertrude_n

        Those are some great self-care activities.

        Reply
  23. DentMistry Avatar
    DentMistry

    Me too! I’ve been feeling so burnt out and in need of a vacation even though I rest as much as I can! What is going on?

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Urgh I don’t know what’s going on. I guess we just need to take a vacation together lol!

      Reply
  24. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    That’s right, we all need some self-love not just some of the time but all of the time.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, absolutely we do.

      Reply
  25. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Great quote! Always good to have reminders!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Washington Ifechukwu Avatar
    Washington Ifechukwu

    Nice one
    Get some rest dear❤️❤️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much, I’ll try to ❤️

      Reply
  27. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    Love the quote and love you !!
    If you had a magic wand, where in the world would you go? (For vacay, R&R, or just b/c) Oh, and Happy Galentine’s Day !! <3

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you and Happy Galentine’s Day to you as well! I would either go to Europe or Jamaica, what about you? ❤️

      Reply
      1. SiriusSea Avatar
        SiriusSea

        Good choices and sound perfect … I would teleport to Hawaii first, then New Zealand! The weather is in the 70’s!

        Reply
        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Oh that sounds lovely!

          Reply
  28. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    Love this quote!!!!!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much!

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      1. Belladonna Avatar
        Belladonna

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  29. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Maybe treat yourself to something that is special and just for you – doesn’t have to be expensive.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s a good idea. Maybe I can have a at-home spa day or something.

      Reply
  30. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    Sending virtual hugs to you, Pooja. I’ve found when I’m tired my body needs the rest.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Yes, I haven’t been sleeping well so I think I do need a proper rest.

      Reply
  31. flyingfrogs10 Avatar
    flyingfrogs10

    Brilliant, always be happy and blessed ma’am🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, be blessed too 🙏

      Reply
  32. kiki | soyvirgo.com Avatar
    kiki | soyvirgo.com

    I hope you can have better days and yeah youre so right i can barely get myself to go out eith my cousin cuz everytime im with her i want to order food lol!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. It’s so hard not to lol!

      Reply
  33. Manoj Mehra Avatar
    Manoj Mehra

    I completely agree with you. Taking time for yourself is also important in life.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, very much so.

      Reply
  34. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    You’re so right! Self-care is so important.

    I had forgotten this song was by MGMT. I haven’t listened to them in a long time. Catchy.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, it absolutely is. Yeah, this song is really catchy even though the lyrics are pretty dark. It was on Saltburn and I’ve been listening to it ever since.

      Reply
  35. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Take care of yourself my fellow Jedi. Get some rest and have some fun

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. Luckily, I’ve been sleeping better recently.

      Reply
  36. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Best wishes to you Pooja. For me, life keeps percolating along. Wintertime here in the northern states of the U.S. tends to slow life down. It’s a good time to reflect upon what lies aheads when spring finally arrives . . . for good!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Ah yes, it’s still winter there. But spring is right around the corner. Time sure flies.

      Reply
  37. cadeegirl Avatar
    cadeegirl

    Beautiful quote!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply

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