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With the complexities of life, stress is often inevitable — a part of our daily experiences. It’s in these moments that we look for guidance, a way to navigate the stormy seas of uncertainty. This compilation of inspiring stress quotes aims to be just that — a source of wisdom, solace, and motivation to accompany you in the difficult times and stressful situations.
This collection allows you to reflect on the lessons found in the words of those who have weathered the storms. Through their wisdom, we aim to not only acknowledge the challenges, but also to empower you to confront them with renewed energy. In the midst of life’s tough times, let these quotes be a compass, steering you towards peace and empowering you to navigate the unpredictable currents with grace.
Matt Haig
“Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax.”
― Matt Haig
Bryant McGill
“Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. So relax.”
― Bryant McGill
“The mind can go either direction under stress—toward positive or toward negative: on or off. Think of it as a spectrum whose extremes are unconsciousness at the negative end and hyperconsciousness at the positive end. The way the mind will lean under stress is strongly influenced by training.”
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“In times of stress, the best thing we can do for each other is to listen with our ears and our hearts and to be assured that our questions are just as important as our answers.”
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“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.”
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“Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax.”
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“Stress level: extreme. It’s like she was a jar with the lid screwed on too tight, and inside the jar were pickles, angry pickles, and they were fermenting, and about to explode.”
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Bill Phillips
“Stress should be a powerful driving force, not an obstacle.”
― Bill Phillips
Josiah Gilbert Holland
“Calmness is the cradle of power.”
― Josiah Gilbert Holland
Andrew Bernstein
“The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about your circumstances.”
― Andrew Bernstein
William James
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”
― William James
Sydney J. Harris
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.”
― Sydney J. Harris
Elbert Hubbard
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”
Ashton Eaton
“My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused.”
― Ashton Eaton
Danzae Pace
“Stress is the trash of modern life–we all generate it, but if you don’t dispose of it properly, it will pile up and overtake your life.”
— Danzae Pace
Dada J. P. Vaswani
“A good way to overcome stress is to help others out of theirs.”
― Dada J. P. Vaswani
