Popsugar Pets Animal Humor Pictures of Animals Relaxing Feeling Overworked? Here Are 14 Animals Who Could Teach a Master Class in Self-Care 8 August 2019 by Karen Snyder Duke Image Source: Getty / sdominick If you've ever owned a pet, you know that animals are innately selfish creatures. They nap whenever they want. They take up space. They insist that their needs be met before those of anyone else. Oh, you're trying to eat dinner? Behold, this empty bowl. But the truth is we could learn a lot from their seemingly natural ability to practice self-care. Burnout? Not a thing when you haven't checked your email in days — or never had an email at all. If nothing else, scrolling through these painfully cute photos of some very chill animals is a form of self-care in and of itself. Let our furry (and feathered) friends show you how it's done. These flamingos who enjoy long walks on the beach. Image Source: Getty / Federico Cabello 1 / 14 This poodle who understands the power of a Downward Dog. Image Source: Getty / hobo_018 2 / 14 This seal who took a mental health day and will reply to your email tomorrow. Image Source: Getty / Kerstin Meyer 3 / 14 This baboon who starts every morning with a mantra meditation. Image Source: Getty / Adria Photography 4 / 14 This cat who keeps a weekly massage appointment. Image Source: Getty / Akimasa Harada 5 / 14 These elephants who know when a brunch date is in order. Image Source: Getty / Vicki Jauron Babylon and Beyond Photography 6 / 14 This bear who always takes a moment to reflect. Image Source: Getty / Arto Hakola 7 / 14 This sloth who isn't afraid to shirk his responsibilities and take a nap. Image Source: Getty / sdominick 8 / 14 This frog who turns up the jams when he's feeling down. Image Source: Getty / Nicolas Reusens 9 / 14 This cat who's packing for a much-needed holiday. Image Source: Getty / Cyndi Monaghan 10 / 14 This giant panda who would like to look at the dessert menu. Image Source: Getty / Fuse 11 / 14 This monkey who has never missed a checkup. Image Source: Getty / BlackCatPhotos 12 / 14 This Frenchie who's always the first to finish a Netflix series. Image Source: Getty / Rebecca Nelson 13 / 14 This cardinal who prefers nice, long baths to quick showers. Image Source: Getty / Vicki Jauron Babylon and Beyond Photography 14 / 14 Animal HumorSelf-CareCute Animals