53 Stress Quotes

53 Stress Quotes

We all experience it – stress. Let these stress quotes encourage and inspire you. Let them help you look at stress in a different way.

    Stress can actually help you focus better and can be positive. 
Having small amounts of stress can stimulate you to think. 
Being able to manage your stress is key.  Frank Long,  A Better You

  1. “Stress can actually help you focus better and can be positive. Having small amounts of stress can stimulate you to think. Being able to manage your stress is key.” Frank Long, A Better You
    Positive
  2. How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis
 of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect 
high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, 
your stress levels will greatly diminish.

  3. “How we perceive a situation and how we react to it is the basis of our stress. If you focus on the negative in any situation, you can expect high stress levels. However, if you try and see the good in the situation, your stress levels will greatly diminish.” Catherine Pulsifer
    Stress Relief Quotes
  4. Strengthening your heart is just as important as strengthening your 
mind because working towards your dreams can be a stressful task. 
If you can't handle the stress physically or mentally, then you are 
asking for a bad situation. Elijah A. Grant IV;  Derick T. Brown Jr., Win At Life

  5. “Strengthening your heart is just as important as strengthening your mind because working towards your dreams can be a stressful task. If you can’t handle the stress physically or mentally, then you are asking for a bad situation.” Elijah A. Grant IV; Derick T. Brown Jr., Win At Life
    Dream
  6. Stress is a form of fear in daily life - stress over bills, employees, bosses, 
children, and a myriad of other life situations.  Linda Drevenstedt,  Life Path by Design

  7. “Stress is a form of fear in daily life – stress over bills, employees, bosses, children, and a myriad of other life situations.” Linda Drevenstedt, Life Path by Design
    Fear
  8. Negative emotions tend to shut the brain off. These emotions are 
so stressful that the brain only wants to get away. This is our survival instinct. Brandon Cutt,  Positive Thinking

  9. “Negative emotions tend to shut the brain off. These emotions are so stressful that the brain only wants to get away. This is our survival instinct.” Brandon Cutt, Positive Thinking
    Negativity
  10. As our world becomes ever more complex and stressful, developing our capacity for dynamic balance in our lives, work, and relationships becomes ever more vital to understand and embody in our own lives and to model for others whose lives we influence. Joel Levey, Living in Balance
    Influence
  11. “Trying to be a perfectionist brings increased stress and hinders performance.” T. Whitmore, Fearless: Embrace the Resistance
    Inspirational Quotes
  12. “Much of the stress people encounter is derived from dishonesty. People first lie to themselves and then to others.” David DeNotaris
    Honesty
  13. “According to a study, addressing issues on money, work, and family responsibilities are the main sources of stress in our lives.” Hannah Grace, Rest in His Love
    Wealth   |
  14. Stress is not what happens to us.   It's our response TO what happens.  Maureen Killoran

  15. “Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose.” Maureen Killoran
    Choices
  16. “When we refuse to balance the overwhelming demands of work, home, family, friends, and personal growth, stress will be the natural result.” Mary Southerland
    Family   |
  17. “Stress and unhappiness come not from situations, but how you respond to situations.” Brian Tracy
    Attitude
  18. Prayer relieves the stress of perceived inactivity. Now that God has been given the task, you don’t have to worry about it any longer. God has his people on it. With less stress comes more strength. Max Lucado, The Greatest Gift
    Prayer
  19. Passionate and visionary teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students and their schools, but they don’t become overwhelmed with work and stress. Mike Anderson, The Well-Balanced Teacher
    Teacher
  20. ... some stress is necessary in our lives when we want to stimulate creativity, or to promote learning. Christian J. Borg

  21. “… some stress is necessary in our lives when we want to stimulate creativity, or to promote learning.” Christian J. Borg, Anxiety, Stress, & Panic Attacks
    Anxiety Quotes
  22. You don’t have to love your anxiety. You just have to permit it. Barry McDonagh, Dare
    Cute
  23. Practicing mindful meditation is an extremely effective way to manage both our feelings of stress and anxiety. Kristine Ally, Mindfulness meditation for Anxiety
    Meditation
  24. Just as chanting helped Gandhi guide his people through dangerous times, it can help keep your stress-response systems in balance through whatever challenges you face. Richard P. Brown, The healing power of the breath
    Balance
  25. So, stress fulfills a function. It makes you sharper and more focused, and while this is generally a good thing, the reaction can become far too intense for some. Anders Hansen, The Real Happy Pill.
    Empowering
  26. Stress is designed to be a lifesaver. In times of danger, stress gets our adrenaline going so we can move quickly to dodge a harmful threat. Ginsburg, Kenneth R. Ginsberg, Building Resilience in Children and Teens
    Motivational Quotes For Kids
  27. “Great deals of stress can also be felt in social situations, such as when a relationship is ended or a person is going through problems with his/ her mother and father.” Jamaal Watson, Stress Management
    Relationship
  28. Sometimes, your stress is caused by your own unproductive behaviors. Clara Taylor, Stress: Relief – Stress Guide 101
    Stay Focused
  29. Without the stress of full-time work, we can be healthier in retirement than we were before, but we’ll have to work at achieving and maintaining good health. Margaret Hovanec, Redefining Retirement
    Retirement
  30. When the world around you is crumbling God is the rock on which you can stand.  Author Unknown

  31. “When the world around you is crumbling God is the rock on which you can stand.” Author Unknown
    Quotes about God
  32. “People say modern life is stressful. Stress is not a characteristic of life or times, but of people. Stress does not come from the environment, it comes from the mind of the individual under stress.” Brad Blanton, Radical Honesty
    Top Ten Quotes about Attitude
  33. “In order to communicate effectively, you must be aware of your emotions and remain in control of them. This means you must learn how to manage stress.” Eric Davenport, Communication
    Feeling
  34. One smile can light up a room; one frown can darken a day. David Jeremiah

  35. “How stressed and grim we look! Our emotions inexorably flash through the forty-three muscles in our face, and we communicate our feelings through our eyes, our brows, and the set of our mouths. One smile can light up a room; one frown can darken a day.” David Jeremiah
    Smile
  36. “One of the common sources of stress is loss. You can lose your job, your health, your money, your reputation, or a loved one.” Rick Warren
    Work
  37. “No doubt, the job of mothering is rewarding, but it also is exhausting, stressful, and at times, overwhelming.” Linda Kastiel Kozlowski, Motherhood, Inc.
    Mother
  38. After years of watching people struggle to change their thoughts, emotions, bodies, and habits, I realized that much of what people believed about willpower was sabotaging their success and creating unnecessary stress. Kelly McGonigal Ph.D., The Willpower Instinct
    Success  |
  39. “I have noticed a few people who are not happy with what they have that makes them feel disheartened, this also makes them feel low and such people can become a victim of stress.” Amara Abid, 50 Things to Know About Living a Life of Luxury on a Budget
    Happy
  40. “You cannot be a stress free person and remain anxious and depressed. Getting rid of your stress is the key to saving your sanity.” Jack Brady, Depression
    Motivational
  41. “Athletes who use dynamic relaxation are generally in better physical shape, and are better able to handle the incredible stress that goes hand in hand with competitive sport.” Christian H. Godefroy, Mind Dynamics
    Relax   |
  42. “When we learn to manage that stress we are able to create our peak performance abilities and remain calm.” James O’Donnell, How to Become Patient
    Patience
  43. “High levels of stress can really overwhelm your mind and body, and they get in the way of your ability to accurately understand a situation. You lose the ability to hear what others are saying, what they’re feeling or might need, and how to communicate in a clear and concise manner.” Salma Stockdale, Communication Skills
    Communication
  44. I think one of the biggest thing that sleep does is help with emotional stress. Joe Zeller

  45. “I think one of the biggest things that sleep does is help with emotional stress.” Joe Zeller, How To Wake Up Early
    Anger Problems
  46. “Sometimes when you are dependent only on yourself, things can get a bit stressful. However, you must always remember that never going through anything difficult is a sure way to always be less than what you could be.” Dr. Lauren Cunning, Choose Yourself
    Challenge
  47. “Over-thinking causes unnecessary stress and worry, and tends to blow things out of proportion.” Melissa Eshleman, A Quote a Day to Find Your Way
    Top Ten Quotes on Worry
  48. Worrying is a waste of time; it changes nothing. It will only create stress . . . Robert Washington

  49. “Worrying is a waste of time; it changes nothing. It will only create stress, which can have major effects on your health.” Robert Washington, Inner Peace and Happiness In 14 Steps
    Worry
  50. If you want a cure for stress, you need to learn to look to God to meet your needs. Some people find their security in their job, and when they lose their job, they lose their peace of mind. …You can lose your job, your health, your reputation, your spouse, and your mind. But you cannot lose your relationship to Christ. Rick Warren
    God’s Love
  51. Resilient people: are emotionally strong, are kind, gentle and patient, are compassionate even amid personal stress. Amit Sood, Immerse
    Kindness   |
  52. “If you find yourself struggling to keep up with your day-to-day life due to constant stress, it may be time for you to cut back. The quantity over quality lifestyle doesn’t work out and many of the world’s most successful people turned to minimalism as a way to find true happiness and meaning in their lives.” Brian Night, Simplicity
    Simplicity   |
  53. Laughter helps bring balance to a stressful situation. Kala Stevenson

  54. “Laughter helps bring balance to a stressful situation.” Kala Stevenson, Monday Mornings
    Laughter
  55. “It is easy for everybody to describe its symptoms, but defining stress itself is more complicated because stress requires psychological and medical concepts to give an exact and understandable definition.” Jamaal Watson, Stress Management
    Daily Inspiration
  56. “Every day, we take on situations that may cause stress, but you need to learn how detrimental stress is as far as concentration is concerned.” Dane Taylor, Time Management
    Focus   |
  57. “It’s better being early to grab a cup of coffee or walk around to cool your stresses than it is to worry about whether you are going to arrive to the interview in time.” M. G. Rich,
    Time   |
  58. Know that your attitude will affect your mind and burden you with stress. Kellie Sullivan

  59. “Know that your attitude will affect your mind and burden you with stress. You need to alter your views and be able to sustain a healthier mindset.” Kellie Sullivan, Mindfulness
    Health
  60. “Yes, you have a serious job that requires all of your energy and most of your day, and should be of course taken very seriously since the entire group of people depends on how well you are doing in team management, but all work and no fun can make you stressed and anxious.” Andy Stone, Management
    Teamwork
  61. “Good time management brings with it increased relaxation, less stress, more satisfaction, and greater accomplishment.” Stephen Hall, Life Plan and Daily Time Management
    Accomplishment
  62. “In fact, coping with failure creates unrecognized systemic stress that robs us of the creativity and energy that could be mustered to bring about our desired success.” James B. Richards, Wired for Success, Programmed for Failure
    Failure
  63. If your outside world is chaotic and stressful, then chances are that your inside world will be, too. Clare Josa

  64. If your outside world is chaotic and stressful, then chances are that your ‘inside world’ will be, too. And ‘outside world’ clutter and overwhelm tends to trigger our ‘inside world’ clutter and overwhelm, feeding painful emotions, fears and hidden blocks. The good news is that clearing out our ‘outside world’ can help to declutter and free up our ‘inside world’. Clare Josa, Dare To Dream Bigger
    Poems about Life
  65. “They cannot handle the risks and stress involved in striving to be better and doing things that are not a part of their usual routine. They settle for mediocrity and familiarity and give up on their dreams and ambitions, thinking that it is better to live in the safety of their comfort zones than to live a life full of uncertainties.” Jamie Becker, Start Living
    Risk
  66. “Remember that every time you say yes to something, especially when you are half-hearted in agreeing, you add stress in your life.” Philip Vang, Organization
    Life

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