Feeling stressed at everything you’ve got to get done? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. These 35 inspirational quotes will help you find the strength to keep going when feeling overwhelmed about anything. So read on, take a deep breath, and relax. You can do this!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all your stuff, clutter, mess (whatever you call it)?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone.
We all have those days where we feel like we can’t get a break. But don’t give up! There’s always light at the end of the tunnel.
Check out these brilliant inspirational quotes to help pick yourself up when you’re feeling out of control with how much you’ve got to get done.
Hey, you might even enjoy doing them once you’ve read these…
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Quotes For When You’re Overwhelmed…
#1 – A little progress each day adds up to big results…
We always tend to think about things in their totality – and that in itself is overwhelming for sure.
If you can break things down a little – then you can complete each part by itself, feel the satisfaction of doing that, and then be motivated to carry on.
#2 – “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new” – Albert Einstein
When faced with a big challenge or undertaking, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and intimidated. After all, if you have never done something before, you are likely to feel unsure and unprepared.
But this quote by Albert Einstein suggests that we shouldn’t let uncertainty hold us back.
Instead, we should see the experience of being overwhelmed as an opportunity for growth.
When we push ourselves outside of our comfort zones and try new things, even if we make mistakes along the way, we expand our horizons and learn more about ourselves in the process.
In other words, the sense of being overwhelmed is simply a sign that you are trying something new – embrace it, rather than run from it!
And remember: no one ever achieved anything worthwhile without a little bit of risk and uncertainty along the way.
So go for it and embrace your sense of being overwhelmed – after all, it’s only temporary!
#3 – “Every moment is a fresh beginning” – T.S.Eliot
Don’t worry about the past, don’t fret over what’s been before – just keep your eye on the end goal and keep driving towards it.
#4 – Always believe that something wonderful is about to happen…
#5 – If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person…
I used to think that this was such a strange saying – after all, if you’re busy you won’t want MORE to do.
But it’s so true!
When I have lots on my plate, I am more alert, more productive, and able to juggle more things. When I’ve got less to do, everything seems to slow down a little.
How about you?
#6 – “The less I needed, the better I felt” – Charles Bukowski
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#7 – “So far you’ve survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great” – Unknown
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when things are tough. We all have days where everything feels too much and we just want to hide under the covers.
But it’s important to remember that you’ve made it through 100% of your bad days so far.
You’re stronger than you think, and even on the days when you don’t feel like it, you’re still doing great.
Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, remind yourself of how far you’ve come and that you can get through anything life throws at you.
You’ve got this!
#8 – “Everything is figureoutable” – Marie Forleo
#9 – “Not seeing results? Feel like giving up? Consider this: the last thing to grow on a fruit tree… is the fruit. You want that fruit you gotta stay after it” – Tom Bilyeu
So many things in life are like this. We have to work for it for ages before we start to see progress.
Stick with it – the results may well be just around the corner…
#10 – “We keep imagining calm over the horizon once certain challenges are vanquished. But life is more like a long game of ‘Anxiety Whack-a-mole.’” – Alain de Botton
#11 – “You don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step” – Unknown
We’ve all been there at some point in our lives – staring at a seemingly insurmountable challenge and feeling completely overwhelmed.
Whether it’s tackling a big project at work, making a major life change, or simply taking the first steps towards achieving our goals, it can be intimidating to even think about stepping out of our comfort zone.
However, it is often the case that all we need to do in these moments is focus on the next step and not worry about the big picture.
When we allow ourselves to be intimidated by challenges or put off by looming obstacles, we miss out on great opportunities. It’s only by allowing ourselves to be fully immersed in this moment – no matter what challenges may lie ahead – that we truly succeed.
So whether you’re facing an overwhelming task or trying something new for the first time, remember that taking that first small step is always possible – and always worth it.
At the end of the day, you’ll never regret taking a chance or leaping forward into uncharted territory; after all, it’s impossible to get anywhere if you refuse to take that first step.
#12 – “Don’t worry about all of the steps. Begin” – Bob Goff
#13 – “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced” – James Baldwin
#14 – “Start where you are. Do what you can. Use what you have” – Arthur Ashe
It’s tempting to wait until everything aligns before you get started.
The right products, the right time, the right energy levels etc… – but the truth is if you wait for it all, then you may well never get there.
Just start. Your future self really will thank you!
#15 – “If you want something different you must do something different” – Unknown
Doing the habits and stuff that you’ve always done is how you got to the place you are right now.
If you want things to change, then be open to that change, and good things will happen!
#16 – “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible'” – John F Kennedy
#17 – A little progress each day adds up to big results…
#18 – “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it” – Henry Ford
When we’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, it can often feel like the odds are stacked against us and that nothing will ever go our way. But as this quote reminds us, even in difficult circumstances, we can always find a way to persevere.
At times when it feels like everything’s going wrong and life is one big obstacle to overcome, it can be tempting to retreat into ourselves and give up on our goals.
However, if we push through this feeling of overwhelm and remain persistent in our efforts, we can eventually succeed despite all the hurdles in our path.
Just like an airplane takes off against the wind but with far more strength than when flying with it, so too can each of us overcome any difficulty that comes our way and ultimately achieve our dreams.
So if you’re struggling with feelings of doubt or despair right now, hold on a little longer and keep fighting for what you want – you never know when success might be just around the corner!
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#19 – One thing at a time…
#20 – “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle” – Christian D. Larson
#21 – “The secret to getting ahead, is getting started” – Mark Twain
Once we take that first step, the rest of the journey becomes much more manageable. And even if we don’t have everything figured out, that’s okay.
We can always adjust our plan as we go along. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember that the first step is always the hardest, but it’s also the most essential for getting ahead.
#22 – “The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one” – Mark Twain
Breaking big things down always makes it easier to do.
They say that the easiest way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time. It’s a big animal – but it doesn’t have to be any harder than eating a smaller one really…
#23 – “No matter what happens, it is within my power to turn it to my advantage” – Epictetus
#24 – “If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy” – Dale Carnegie
#25 – “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity” – Albert Einstein
#26 – “We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action” – Dr. Henry Link
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands and stresses of everyday life. We tend to fill our days with endless activities and obligations, leaving little time for ourselves.
This can lead to feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and fear.
However, as the quote suggests, we can overcome these fears by facing them head on through action. Taking small steps each day can gradually ease us out of feelings of overwhelm and into a place of calm and clarity.
#27 – “I’ve noticed when I fear something, if I just end up doing it, I’m grateful in the end” – Colleen Hoover
Have you heard of “Eat That Frog“? This is the concept that if you eat a frog each morning you won’t have to do anything worse than that all day.
Now – I’m not saying to eat a frog – but it gives a really visual idea of why it’s a good thing to get that worst thing done before the rest…
#28 – “It always seems impossible until it’s done” – Nelson Mandela
#29 – “Deciding what NOT to do is as important as deciding what TO do” – Steve Jobs
#30 – “If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down” – Unknown
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#31 – Make space to have daydreams about possibility…
If you’re always so busy just keeping your head above water and being overwhelmed, then you’ll never be able to take a step back and plan/have ideas/dream of the future.
That would be a shame, right?
#32 – “Life is a journey, not a destination; there are no mistakes, just chances we’ve taken” – India Arie
#33 – “Don’t let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was” – Richard L. Evans
#34 – “Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it” – Charles R. Swindell
You’re in charge. Don’t forget that.
No matter how much it feels like you have no say, you can always make a difference once you’re empowered.
#35 – “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving” – Albert Einstein
The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember that it’s perfectly normal to feel this way from time to time.
Take a deep breath, read through these quotes, and find the one that speaks to you the most.
You CAN do it – just give yourself a break and take it slowly. One step at a time…
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