Ring in 2024 with These Happy New Year Quotes
50 Work-Life Balance Quotes To Celebrate Healthy Boundaries
Funny work-life balance quotes13. "A career is wonderful, but you can't curl up with it on a cold night." —Marilyn Monroe
14. "Don't confuse having a career with having a life." —Hillary Clinton
15. "For fast-acting relief, try slowing down." —Lily Tomlin
16. "It's true that hard work never killed anybody, but I figure why take the chance?" —Ronald Reagan
17. "No one on his deathbed ever said, 'I wish I had spent more time at the office.'" —Paul Tsongas
18. "Who could justify trading a lifetime of stress and backbreaking labor for better blinds? Is a nicer-looking window treatment really worth so much of your life?" —Cal Newport
19. "Either you run the day or the day runs you." —Jim Rohn
20. "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody." —Herbert Bayard Swope
21. "Work is the greatest thing in the world, so we should always save some of it for tomorrow." —Don Herold
For more words of wisdom that will encourage you to make the most of your time at work and home, check out these life-is-short quotes. Like inspiring work-life balance quotes, they will help you savor every moment.
Motivational work-life balance quotes22. "Be steady and well-ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work." —Gustave Flaubert
23. "Work-life balance is not an entitlement or benefit. Your company cannot give it to you. You have to create it for yourself." —Matthew Kelly
24. "Balance is not something you find; it's something you create." —Jana Kingsford
25. "The hardest thing to find in life is balance—especially the more success you have, the more you look to the other side of the gate. What do I need to stay grounded, in touch, in love, connected, emotionally balanced? Look within yourself." —Celine Dion
26. "When I think about work-life balance, I don't imagine it as a perfect day where I get to spend the exact right amount of time having an impact at work and snuggling with my kids at home. I never achieve that. But over the course of a month, or a quarter, or a year, I try to make time for the people and experiences I value." —Jane Park
27. "I believe that being successful means having a balance of success stories across the many areas of your life. You can't truly be considered successful in your business life if your home life is in shambles." —Zig Ziglar
28. "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them—work, family, health, friends and spirit—and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged and even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life." —Brian Dyson
29. "You do have choices about how you spend your time. Balancing what you need to do with what you want to do can lead to happiness and success." —Stephen Hall
30. "Always take some of the plan, fun, freedom and wonder of the weekend into your week and your work." —Rasheed Ogunlaru
31. "Manage the remarkable balance between acting from your heart … and completing the obligations that your labor and tasks require of you. Leverage opportunity and seize joy." —Mary Anne Radmacher
Ready to take action in balancing your work and life the way you want? Use these time-management tips to stay in charge of your day.
Inspiring work-life balance quotes32. "When you have balance in your life, work becomes an entirely different experience. There is a passion that moves you to a whole new level of fulfillment and gratitude, and that's when you can do your best … for yourself and for others." —Cara Delevingne
33. "You will never feel truly satisfied by work until you are satisfied by life." —Heather Schuck
34. "The best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are really a wise man." —The Bacchae by Euripides, translated by Kenneth Cavander
35. "In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth." —Patti Smith
36. "You can't have everything you want, but you can have the things that really matter to you." —Marissa Mayer
37. "Your job is just what you do. It's not who you are." —Elizabeth Gonzalez James
38. "Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion." —Simon Sinek
39. "Failure of your company is not a failure in life—failure in your relationships is." —Evan Williams
40. "You have to balance your passions, not your time." —Lisa Sugar
41. "You don't build the life you want by saving time. You build the life you want, and then time saves itself. Recognizing that is what makes success possible." —Laura Vanderkam
42. "Keep your priorities straight. Taking care of your family, your health, your relationships and your spirit is not a selfish act. It's a sustaining one." —John C. Maxwell
If it feels like you'll never achieve that elusive work-life balance, take heart. These uplifting quotes will raise your spirits and motivate you to create more time for the things that matter.
20 Funny Quotes About Anxiety To Lighten Your Mental Load
Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine
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Whether it's major national issues, like the upcoming Presidential election, or situations closer to home, like starting college in the fall, it seems like there's always something we could be anxious about. And that anxiety can impact our mind and body — potentially leading to even more anxiety.
"Physically, anxiety can trigger symptoms like a rapid heartbeat, sweating, shaking, and difficulty breathing. Those with anxiety often feel tense, restless, and on edge, which can interfere with their ability to focus or get a good night's sleep," explains Catherine Nobile, PsyD, New York psychologist and director of Nobile Psychology. "These thoughts and emotions are intense, and their persistent nature can significantly affect their daily lives, making it challenging to participate in regular activities or find joy in moments that others might find ordinary," she adds.
TakeawayOne way to bring levity and joy in the midst of feeling anxious is through humor. Research shows that laughter can help lessen feelings of worry and stress. Many writers, entertainers, and historical figures know this well, and often share words of wisdom from life experiences that bring just the chuckle that we need.
"Humor can be an effective way to manage anxiety, offering both immediate comfort and lasting advantages," notes Dr. Nobile. "When a person laughs, it prompts the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood elevators, helping to alleviate stress and promote a sense of happiness. Laughter also reduces the levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, thereby mitigating the physical symptoms of anxiety."
We take a look at 20 quotes designed to bring a smile to your face and make your load feel lighter during times of stress and anxiety. So, sit back, take a deep breath, and in the words of Louis Armstrong, "leave your worries on the doorstep."
Related: How to Deal With Crippling Anxiety
20 Quotes About Anxiety to Keep You SmilingThe Bible says in Proverbs that a merry heart does good like medicine. These quotes are sure to make you feel better.
1. "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you."
— Anne Lamott
2. "Be obscure clearly."
- E. B. White
3. "Cure for an obsession: get another one."
- Mason Cooley
4. "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive."
- Elbert Hubbard
5. "I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened."
- Mark Twain
6. "I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time."
- Charles M. Schulz
7. "I just give myself permission to suck…I find this hugely liberating."
— John Green
8. "I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by."
-Douglas Adams
9. "I quit therapy because my analyst was trying to help me behind my back."
- Richard Lewis
10. "If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything."
- William Lyon Phelps
11. "I'm for whatever gets you through the night."
- Frank Sinatra
12. "Life is hard. After all, it kills you."
- Katharine Hepburn
13. "My life needs editing."
- Mort Sahl
14. "One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody's listening."
- Franklin P. Jones
15. "Reality continues to ruin my life."
- Bill Watterson
16. "The next time you have a thought... Let it go."
- Ron White
17. "The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."
— Sydney J. Harris
18. "There cannot be a crisis next week. My schedule is already full."
– Henry Kissinger https://www.Brainyquote.Com/quotes/henry_kissinger_100085
19. "We must have a pie. Stress cannot exist in the presence of a pie."
— David Mamet, "Boston Marriage"
20. "Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere."
– Erma Bombeck
Related: The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter
Other Ways to Calm an Anxious MindMore than a third of all adults in the United States deal with some sort of anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Along with humor, additional strategies can help you cope with the symptoms that anxiety brings.
Try spending time in nature. Connecting with nature can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. Go for a nice walk, sit on the back deck, or read a book on the porch. And relax.
Get some exercise. "Incorporate exercise into your daily routine, whether it's walking, jogging, practicing yoga, or any other physical activity you enjoy. Exercise releases endorphins, promotes better sleep, and serves as a healthy distraction from anxious thoughts," states Dr. Nobile.
Practice meditation, spend time in prayer, or employ mindfulness techniques. Incorporating an activity that takes the focus off of you and puts it onto a calming presence or a higher power can be beneficial.
Seek professional help. A therapist can help you pinpoint the cause of your anxiety, and work with you on a treatment plan to help you manage your symptoms.
Put the quotes we shared to work for you. Place a calendar full of humorous quotes by your computer. Put a framed quote on your wall. Make a series of quotes for a screensaver for your phone. Allow the quotes to give you a dose of laughter when you need it. "Keeping these quotes one finds can be therapeutic and a tool to reference when anxiety takes hold," says Tasha M. Brown, PhD, founder of TMB Psych Services.
Ultimately, humor can help change your focus, divert your attention from stressful issues, and even have a healing impact.
"Humor can often shift your perspective and help to alleviate feelings of anxiety. Humorous quotes can also challenge negative thinking patterns … reminding you that excessively worrying can be counterproductive. Humor can be liberating," Dr. Brown concludes.
Related: Laughter as a Coping Mechanism
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101 Confidence Quotes That Will Make You Believe You Can Do Anything
Confidence is key! Being confident and believing in yourself is crucial to self-worth, which in turn can improve your relationships, work-life balance and day-to-day life as a whole. Self-worth, while certainly being a major key to confidence, isn't exactly the same. Self-worth is more directly related to forgiving and accepting yourself, while self-confidence is about being motivated and believing in yourself. So they're kind of two sides of the same coin! But both are critical for self-esteem and for having a healthy relationship with yourself.
That's why we're sharing confidence quotes from famous people, some who had to overcome past mistakes before succeeding. We hope they inspire you to stand up for yourself, while helping to build emotional strength on your self-love journey.
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How can I boost my self-confidence?Before we dive into the confidence quotes, here are a few tips on how to be more confident.
RD.Com, Getty Images Confidence quotes about success 1. "Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude." —Michelle Obama, former first lady
2. "Never let success get to your head; never let failures get to your heart." —Ziad K. Abdelnour, financier and activist
3. "Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. … Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful." —Mark Victor Hansen, author
4. "Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy." —Norman Vincent Peale, minister and author
5. "Successful people often exude confidence—it's obvious that they believe in themselves and what they're doing. It isn't their success that makes them confident, however. The confidence was there first." —Travis Bradberry, influencer
6. "Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable." —Coco Chanel, designer
7. "Always be yourself–express yourself, have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it." —Bruce Lee, martial artist and actor
8. "A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him." —David Brinkley, newscaster
9. "Successful people have fear, successful people have doubts and successful people have worries. They just don't let these feelings stop them." —T. Harv Eker, author and motivational speaker
10. "Self-confidence is the memory of success." —David Storey, writer
11. "Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all." —Norman Vincent Peale
12. "The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you." —William Jennings Bryan, politician
13. "Failure is another stepping stone to greatness." —Oprah Winfrey
14. "Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory." —Diane Arbus, photographer
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15. "We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face." —Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady
16. "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." —Dale Carnegie, writer
17. "Confidence is directness and courage in meeting the facts of life." —John Dewey, pragmatist and educator
18. "Noble and great. Courageous and determined. Faithful and fearless. That is who you are and who you have always been. And understanding it can change your life because this knowledge carries a confidence that cannot be duplicated any other way." —Sheri L. Drew, author and editor
19. "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." —Maya Angelou, writer
20. "I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me." —Tracee Ellis Ross, actress
21. "You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through." —Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady
22. "With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world." —The Dalai Lama
23. "I was always looking outside myself for strength and confidence but it comes from within. It is there all the time." —Anna Freud, psychoanalyst
24. "Always remember: You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." —Christopher Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh
25. "A true diva is graceful, and talented, and strong, and fearless and brave and someone with humility." —Beyoncé Knowles, singer
26. "Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently." —Maya Angelou, poet
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27. "Confidence comes not from always being right but from not fearing to be wrong." —Peter McIntyre, painter
28. "Get more confidence by doing things that excite and frighten you." —Jessica Williams, actress
29. "The greatest mistake you can make in life is continually fearing that you'll make one." —Elbert Hubbard, writer
30. "I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down." —Al Neuharth, businessman and founder of USA Today
31. "I taught myself confidence. When I'd walk into a room and feel scared to death, I'd tell myself, 'I'm not afraid of anybody.' And people believed me." —Priyanka Chopra Jonas, actress and producer
32. "Everything you want is on the other side of fear." —Jack Canfield, motivational speaker
rd.Com, Getty ImagesConfidence quotes about beauty 33. "Confidence is the most beautiful thing you can possess." —Sabrina Carpenter, actress and singer
34. "Be healthy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you." —Beyoncé Knowles, singer
35. "Happiness and confidence are the prettiest things you can wear." —Taylor Swift, singer
36. "How I feel about myself is more important than how I look. Feeling confident, being comfortable in your skin, that's what really makes you beautiful." —Bobbi Brown, makeup artist
37. "I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside." —Faith Hill, singer
38. "Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical." —Sophia Loren, actress
39. "Be kind. It will reveal your true inner beauty." —Debasish Mridha, author
40. "If you feel beautiful, then you are. Even if you don't, you still are." —Terri Guillemets, quotation anthologist
41. "Real beauty is to be true to oneself. That's what makes me feel good." —Laetitia Casta, model and actress
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42. "Have confidence that if you have done a little thing well, you can do a bigger thing well too." —David Storey, writer
43. "Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed." —Misty Copeland, dancer
44. "Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it." —Stan Smith, professional tennis player
45. "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." —Vincent Van Gogh, painter
46. "Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them." —Madam C.J. Walker, entrepreneur and activist
47. "When you have a lot of confidence and you feel like nobody can beat you, it's game over for everyone else." —Jason Day, professional golfer
48. "I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals, and I try to ignore the rest." —Venus Williams, professional tennis player
49. "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." —Shirley Chisolm, former congresswoman
50. "Decide what you want. Declare it to the world. See yourself winning. And remember that if you are persistent as well as patient, you can get whatever you seek." —Misty Copeland, dancer
51. "Don't ask yourself what the world needs, ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." —Howard Washington Thurman, author and philosopher
52. "You've got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference." —Chris Evert, professional tennis player
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53. "It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures." —Oprah Winfrey, talk show host and producer
54. "Self-belief is not self-centered. We can only fight effectively for others if we already believe in ourselves." —Carla H. Krueger, author
55. "How strongly you believe you really can will play the biggest part in determining if you actually will." —Lorri Faye, motivational writer
56. "Only the person who has faith in himself is able to be faithful to others." —Erich Fromm, psychologist and psychoanalyst
57. "Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself." —Roy T. Bennett, author
58. "I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself." —Beyoncé Knowles, singer
59. "I have a confidence about my life that comes from standing tall on my own two feet." —Jane Fonda, actor and activist
60. "Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight." —Maya Angelou, poet
61. "Don't underestimate yourself. You are more capable than you think." —Misty Copeland, dancer
62. "Confidence is when you believe in yourself and your abilities; arrogance is when you think you are better than others and act accordingly." —Stewart Stafford, author
63. "If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
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64. "I embrace mistakes. They make you who you are." —Beyoncé Knowles, singer
65. "When you love and accept yourself, when you know who really cares about you and when you learn from your mistakes, then you stop caring about what people who don't know you think." —Beyoncé Knowles, singer
66. "Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed." —Michelle Obama, former first lady
67. "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." —Maya Angelou, poet
68. "Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don't be afraid to fail." —Michelle Obama, former first lady
69. "We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated." —Maya Angelou, poet
70. "Defeat should not be the source of discouragement, but a stimulus to keep plotting." —Shirley Chisolm, former congresswoman
71. "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." —Suzy Kassem, poet and artist
Next, let these famous failures of wildly successful people inspire you to overcome the fear of failure.
rd.Com, Getty ImagesConfidence quotes about loving yourself 72. "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." —Oscar Wilde, writer
73. "When you love yourself, people can kind of pick up on that: they can see confidence, they can see self-esteem, and naturally, people gravitate toward you." —Lilly Singh, comedian
74. "Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. " —M. Scott Peck, psychiatrist
75. "The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely." —Carl Jung, psychiatrist
76. "If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?" —Maya Angelou, poet
77. "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." —Bernard Baruch, financier
78. "You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." —Buddha, teacher
79. "Accept who you are; and revel in it." —Mitch Albom, author
80. "Just be what you are. And I try to be my best self and be what I am and knowing what I am and be satisfied with that. And if people don't know it, maybe they'll eventually know it." —Coretta Scott King, author and activist
81. "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." —Maya Angelou, poet
82. "Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye." —Helen Keller, author and activist
83. "Role models are only of limited use. For no-one is as important, potentially powerful and as key in your life and world as you." —Rasheed Ogunlaru, motivational speaker and life coach
84. "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
85. "As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer
86. "It takes a lot for you to find your confidence, but you shouldn't let someone else be the person to find it for you." —Justine Skye, musician and actress
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87. "Never dull your shine for somebody else." —Tyra Banks, model and businesswoman
88. "Humor comes from self-confidence." —Rita Mae Brown, writer
89. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." —Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady
90. "Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval." —Laozi, ancient philosopher
91. "Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can." —Paul Tournier, physician and author
92. "Trust yourself—you know more than you think you do." —Benjamin Spock, pediatrician
93. "Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." —Helen Keller, author
94. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." —Michael Jordan, basketball player
95. "Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence." —Vince Lombardi, football coach
96. "It took me a long time not to judge myself through someone else's eyes." —Sally Field, actress and director
97. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship." —Louisa May Alcott, author
98. "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." —Arthur Ashe, pro tennis player
99. "Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you." —Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer
100. "Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings." —Samuel Johnson, writer
101. "As is our confidence, so is our capacity." —William Hazlitt, essayist and social commentator
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