159 Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed (Calming)
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Best Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
If we don’t see a failure as a challenge to modify our approach but rather as a problem with ourselves, as a personality defect, we will immediately feel overwhelmed. Anthony Robbins
Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breathe. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day. Unknown
Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be. Rick Warren
Rule number one is, don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule number two is it’s all small stuff. Robert Eliot
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
The one who falls and gets back up is much stronger than the one who never fell. Unknown
So many of us live in our own palace of pain, convinced that we are alone in our struggle, but the fact is… we’re not alone. Lisa Lieberman-Wang
Don’t forget that you’re human. It’s okay if you have a meltdown. Just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out. Then refocus on where you’re headed. Unknown
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Maya Angelou
Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best. Unknown
You don’t have to control your thoughts, you just have to let them stop controlling you. Dan Millman Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed (Drained)
People are remarkably bad at remembering long lists of goals. I learned this at a professional level when trying to get my high-performance coaching clients to stay on track; the longer their lists of to-dos and goals, the more overwhelmed and off-track they got. Clarity comes with simplicity. Brendon Burchard
Many of us feel stressed and get overwhelmed, not because we’re taking on too much but because we’re taking on too little of what really strengthens us. Marcus Buckingham
Waiting or pausing takes enormous skill and practice. However, it is a skill that, for you, has become an essential way of being in the world without being so overwhelmed by it. Viktor Frankl
Feeling the need to be busy all the time is a trauma-based response and fear-based distraction you’d be forced to acknowledge and feel if you slowed down. Tutu Mora
Hang in there, strong girl. Hard times don’t last forever. Life moves on. And so will you. Eunice Loreto
Stress is self-created, so I decided to stop manufacturing it. We can choose internal calm and joy even amid the chaos. Brendon Burchard
The problem is not that the world is a mess but that we expect it to be otherwise. Matt Haig
Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart. Roy T. Bennet
Every day brings a choice: to practice stress or to practice peace. Joan Borysenko
Of all the things that matter, that really and truly matter, working more efficiently and getting more done is not one of them. Mike Dooley
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is breaking your overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks and then starting on the first one. Mark Twain
Courage is not having the strength to go on; it is going on when you don’t have the strength. Theodore Roosevelt
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. Fred Rogers
When life gets hectic and you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on the people and things you are most grateful for. When you have an attitude of gratitude, frustrating troubles will fall by the wayside. Dana Arcuri
Anything that costs you your peace is too expensive. Tenzin Gyatso
We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same. Carlos Castenada
It is not a daily increase but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials. Bruce Lee
Feel the feeling but don’t become the emotion. Witness it. Allow it. Release it. Crystal Andrus
Let your mind and heart rest for a while. You will catch up, the world will not stop spinning for you, but you will catch up. Take a rest. Cynthia Go
Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. Our response lies in our growth and our freedom. Viktor Frankl
Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed. Confucius
Short Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action. Walter Anderson
Stop stressing. Everything will be okay. Just let it go. Unknown
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Unknown
Smile, breathe, and go slowly. Thich Nhat Hanh
Now is not forever. Unknown Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Meditation helps me to calm down. Lady Gaga
No one can pray and worry at the same time. Max Lucado
For us, there is only the trying. The rest is not our business. T.S. Eliot
You are bigger than what is making you anxious. Unknown
It’s okay not to be okay. Just don’t give up. Unknown
It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it. Hans Selye
You can do anything—but not everything. David Allen
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe
Every great change is preceded by chaos. Deepak Chopra
It’s perfectly okay to admit you’re not okay. Unknown
The storm will pass. Unknown
Quotes to Help You Feel More Calm
A year from now, everything you’re stressing about won’t mean a thing. Nitya Prakash
In a busy and overwhelming world, Let’s do simplicity. Wendy Tomlinson
My shrink said to me once when I used to get really overwhelmed and super depressed because I was really run down between kids and the company and there was just so much going on she said, ‘You know, you have to look after yourself in order for you to look after everybody else.’ Maria Cornejo
Life goes by fast. Enjoy it. Calm down. It’s all funny. Next, everyone gets so upset about the wrong things. Joan Rivers
One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important. Bertrand Russell
Most people get overwhelmed by the insignificant decisions in their lives. I’m urging people to minimize the time spent on these when they’re not critical of their most important goals. Robert Pozen
An empty tank will take you exactly nowhere. Take Time to refuel. Unknown
I noticed every time I felt overwhelmed, I would hold my breath. I had to learn to stop, relax, and take long deep breaths, and within seconds I would feel more clear and ready to deal with the situation in a more loving way. Gisele Bundchen
If you’re overwhelmed by the size of a problem, break it down into smaller pieces. Chuck Close
I go into the kitchen and cook with music on or go for walks around my neighborhood when I feel the most overwhelmed. BeBe Zahara Benet
If you don’t do anything, you simply end up overwhelmed by something happening. Matsuri Hino
Close your eyes and imagine the best version of yourself possible. That’s who you really are. Let go of any part of you that doesn’t believe it. C. Assaad
Not everything that weighs you down is yours to carry. Unknown
Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none hurtles and foams all the way to the sea. Mikhail Lermontov
Even too much sunshine can be devastating, while only with rain can growth occur. Accept both as part of the growing process in the garden of life. Donald S. Neviaser
I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges. Joseph B. Wirthlin Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying about one year ago. E. Joseph Cossman
At the end of the day, tell yourself gently: ‘I love you. You did the best you could today, and even if you didn’t accomplish all you planned. I love you anyway. Unknown
It’s so empowering to say this isn’t serving me,’ and walk away in peace. Unknown
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions. Unknown
Choose to be optimistic. It feels better. Dalai Lama
Do what you can with what you’ve got, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt
If it’s not going to matter in five years, don’t spend five minutes being upset about it. Unknown
I will breathe. I will think of solutions. I will not let my worry control me. I will not let my stress level break me. And it will be okay because I won’t quit. Shayne Mcclendon
Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once. Paulo Coelho
I really, genuinely don’t look at my schedule too often because when I do, I get a little overwhelmed by how much is going on. Lauren Jauregui
A good way to overcome stress is to help others out of theirs. Dada J. P. Vaswani
Some day everything will make sense. So, for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears, and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason. Unknown
I lied and said I was busy. I was busy, but not in a way most people understand. I was busy taking deeper breaths. I was busy silencing irrational thoughts. I was busy calming a racing heart. I was busy telling myself I was okay. Sometimes this is my busy and I will not apologize for it. B. Oakman
Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Harriet Beecher Stowe
In order to move on, you must understand why you felt how you did and why you no longer need to feel it. Mitch Albom
Make sure your worst enemy is not living between your ears. Laird Hamilton
Fear thrives in a place of inaction. Overcome your anxiety by taking one small step forward. Sarah Boyd
Insightful Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Some days the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy. Unknown
Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on. Eckhart Tolle
Sometimes the sun hides behind the clouds, but the sun will come out shining again
Sometimes when I’m not feeling so happy, I do something to make someone else happy. Afterwards, I find I’m suddenly feeling happy again. Karen Salmansohn
Sometimes when I’m not feeling so happy, I do something to make someone else happy. Afterwards, I find I’m suddenly feeling happy again. Karen Salmansohn
Take life day by day and be grateful for the little things. Don’t get stressed over what you can’t control. Unknown
The individual always has to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way. Dr Seuss
When it gets difficult is often right before you succeed. Chris Garrett
You don’t drown by falling into the water. You only drown if you stay there. Zig Ziglar
Today I will not stress over the things I can’t control. Unknown
Trust yourself. You’ve survived a lot, and you’ll survive whatever is coming. Robert Tew
You have dealt with so much and done the best that you can. So, take a moment now to appreciate how strong you are. Karen Salmansohn
Breathe darling. This is just a chapter. It’s not your whole story. S.C. Lourie
The character cannot be developed with ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller’s Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Don’t believe every worried thought you have. Worried thoughts are notoriously inaccurate. Renee Jain
Dream small dreams. If you make them too big, you get overwhelmed and you don’t do anything. If you make small goals and accomplish them, it gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals. John H. Johnson
For it is often through the gift of becoming undone, being in a situation that’s way over our heads, that we can understand our life’s purpose the clearest. Especially how we can use our individuality to mend our undoing through a vision that better matches the potential of the Higher Self. H.L. Balcomb
Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up and moving forward is a choice. Zig Ziglar
I know you’re overwhelmed, so I won’t tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day. Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes and don’t give up on yourself just yet. It will get better. Until then, have a day. Unknown
If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember trees lose their leaves every year and they stand tall and wait for better days to come. Unknown
Just doing nothing and having those still moments is what really rejuvenates the body. Miranda Kerr
Life is tough, my darling, but so are you. Stephanie Bennett Henry
Never give up hope. All things are working for your good. One day, you’ll look back on everything you’ve been through and thank God for it. Germany Kent
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face. Nelson DeMille
Your mountain may be harder to climb, but the view is divine. Jennae Cecelia
Inspirational Quotes to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed
Sometimes getting something off your chest to someone else is an important step in coping – so you know that you’re not alone, you’re not failing, and that it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed or sad at times. Everybody does. David Lidington
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax. Mark Black
Sometimes we can focus so much on nothing that we make it a big something of nothing. Ricky Maye
Stop living in the land of why. There are no happy answers to Why me? Why didn’t I? Why did I? If you must ask any questions, ponder: How can I grow? What’s in my control to change? What’s the gain in my pain? Karen Salmansohn
The biggest mistakes I’ve ever made are when I’ve been rushed. If I’m overwhelmed, I slow down. It’s more effective. Kirsten Gillibrand
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Covey’s Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass. Timber Hawkeye
The less you respond to negativity, the more peaceful your life becomes. Unknown
There are these moments you think you won’t survive. And then you survive. David Levithan
Trials and tribulations of every kind are what give us the strength to rise above and find success. Lisa Lieberman-Wang
When I’m feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, sometimes I’ll read a book. But most of the time, I will either listen to music or play music. I’m basically always playing music, even if I’m not stressed! Ross Lynch
Your anxiety is lying to you. You are loved and are going to be okay. Unknown
Breathe. You’re going to be okay. You’ve gotten through so many things in your life. You’ve got this. Karen Salmansohn
As a person, I’m often overwhelmed by emotions, so I write them down. Arlo Parks
Challenges are part of life. Overcoming them makes you a stronger person. Lailah Gifty Akita
Develop self-discipline. Do what needs to be done, even if you don’t want to do it. Unknown
Feeling hopeless in a situation doesn’t help you get out of a mess. It usually spirals you further into it.… Unknown
Go easy on yourself. Whatever you do today, let it be enough. Buddhist Proverb
He was swimming in a sea of other people’s expectations. Men had drowned in seas like that. Robert Jordan
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had absolutely no other place to go. Abraham Lincoln
If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the daily decisions you have to make, it’s time to automate something. Clay Clark
Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace. Robert J. Sawyer
Sound character provides the power with which a person may ride the emergencies of life instead of being overwhelmed by them. Failure is… the highway to success. Og Mandino
The amygdala is like a point guard in the emotional part of your middle brain. When it is overwhelmed, it hijacks you away from being able to access your upper rational brain and think and assess what to do. It essentially disables your ability to think. Mark Goulston
We suffer more in imagination than in reality. Seneca
When I feel like I’m getting overwhelmed, I take a break from my phone and social media to regroup. Skai Jackson
You are going to overcome what you’re currently struggling with. Be patient. You’re going to be okay. Unknown
Positive Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. Bryant McGill
If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too. Unknown
Flowers grow back even after the harshest winters. You will too. Jennae Cecilia
Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight. Benjamin Franklin
There is a fine line between challenging yourself and overwhelming yourself. Brittany Burgunder
Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions. Unknown
I realized that if you try to be the perfect mom, perfect wife, or perfect actress, you start to feel overwhelmed. You shut down. I got that really fast… I was running back and forth from breastfeeding to filming a scene, overextending myself on every level. I realized I have to make priorities, and my family is number one, no matter what. Jenna Dewan
I think every working mom probably feels the same thing: You go through big chunks of time where you’re just thinking, ‘This is impossible, oh, this is impossible.’ And then you just keep going and keep going, and you sort of do the impossible. Tina Fey
Sometimes when you’re overwhelmed by a situation – when you’re in the darkest of darkness – that’s when your priorities are reordered. Phoebe Snow
Don’t let little things take up too much room in your heart. Or you’ll spend your entire life being annoyed and upset. Unknown
You’re a fighter. Look at everything you’ve overcome. Don’t give up now. Olivia Benson
You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens. Mandy Hale Inspirational Quotes When Feeling Overwhelmed
Stop thinking about everything so much, you’re breaking your own heart. Unknown
Don’t be overwhelmed . . . take it one day and one prayer at a time. Stormie Omartian
Many of us feel as though we are overloaded and overwhelmed by all the things that are happening, and we can’t stop working for even five minutes, or we’ll fall behind: the idea that if we don’t take breaks, we’re being more productive. Daniel Levitin
The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Rudyard Kipling
The most dangerous place in the world is often within your own mind. So don’t be afraid to step outside of it to find your peace. Unknown
You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months over-analysing a situation, trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could’ve, would’ve happened… or you could just leave the pieces on the floor and move on. Tupac
We should all relax about life because you don’t have a clue as to what’s really going on. Barry Sonnenfeld
Don’t let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life. Unknown
When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened. Winston Churchill
Never forget how far you’ve come. Everything you have gotten through. All the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn’t. All the mornings, you got out of bed no matter how hard it was. All the times, you wanted to give up, but you got through another day. Never forget how much strength you have developed along the way. Unknown
You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved. Unknown
What if… everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for? Unknown
Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it. Ann Landers
Tenacity is not about avoiding being overwhelmed but being indomitable in the face of the overwhelming odds of your venture’s failure. Andy Dunn
The soul of a woman is so important to maintain, given all that is on our plates. Figuring out how to do it can be a little tricky. My prayer was, ‘Lord, please help me. How can I do it all and not be overwhelmed? How can I do it all and still be happy?’ His answer: Find the stolen moments of joy in all you do. Niecy Nash
Summary
Life can be overwhelming at times. Whether it’s work, school, family, or personal issues, it’s easy to feel like we’re drowning in responsibilities and tasks. During these moments, it can be helpful to seek inspiration and motivation from others who have faced similar challenges. Inspirational quotes can provide a much-needed boost of encouragement and remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. Here are some inspirational quotes to consider when feeling overwhelmed:
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou
This quote from author and poet Maya Angelou encourages us to stay resilient and adaptable, even in the face of adversity. It acknowledges that life can be difficult and challenging, but reminds us that we have the power to choose how we respond to those challenges. We may not be able to control everything that happens to us, but we can control how we react and adapt to those situations.
“You don’t learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing and falling over.” – Richard Branson
This quote from entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Branson reminds us that failure is a natural part of the learning process, and that we should not be afraid to take risks and make mistakes. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when we’re constantly worried about doing everything perfectly and avoiding mistakes, but this quote encourages us to embrace the learning process and take chances.
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote from writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us to stay focused on the present moment. It encourages us to let go of the past and stay present-focused, which can help us feel less overwhelmed by the challenges we face. By embracing a “one day at a time” mentality, we can approach each day with a sense of calm and determination, rather than feeling bogged down by past mistakes or future worries.
In conclusion, feeling overwhelmed is a common experience for many of us, but we don’t have to let it consume us. Inspirational quotes can provide a much-needed reminder that we are capable of overcoming challenges and adapting to difficult situations. By embracing resilience, risk-taking, and present-focused thinking, we can cultivate a sense of calm and determination, even in the midst of chaos. So the next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath, read some inspiring quotes, and remind yourself that you’ve got this.
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