The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Votes: 6
William JamesTo achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time. Votes: 4
Leonard BernsteinPeople become attached to their burdens sometimes more than the burdens are attached to them. Votes: 4
George Bernard ShawThere must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them. Votes: 4
Sylvia PlathStress exacerbates any problem, whether it's diabetes, heart trouble, MS, or whatever. Votes: 3
Mary Ann MobleyThere is no such thing as isolated stress. Stress is always system wide. Votes: 3
Janet Gallagher NestorStress is basically a disconnection from the earth, a forgetting of the breath. Votes: 3
Natalie GoldbergBrain cells create ideas. Stress kills brain cells. Stress is not a good idea Votes: 3
Arthur Frederick SaundersStress is when you wake up screaming and realize you haven't fallen asleep yet Votes: 3
Steve ValentineStress comes from within; it is your reaction to circumstances, not the circumstances themselves. Votes: 3
Brian TracySometimes, too often, I don't want to muster the energy. Stress and anxiety seem easier. Votes: 3
Ann VoskampStress is a designer ailment that many of the so-called afflicted suffer from with pride. Votes: 3
Janet Street-PorterStress is a message. It is a personal invitation to make a change for the better. Votes: 3
Robert HoldenStress is an indicator of our belief in the value and validity of our worries and fears. Votes: 3
Bill CrawfordStress is an alarm clock that lets you know you're attached to something not true for you. Votes: 3
Byron KatieStress, in addition to being itself, was also the cause of itself, and the result of itself. Votes: 3
Hans SelyeStress is a signal that something needs to change. Suffering, is when we don't make the change! Votes: 3
Bill CrawfordStress is a form of suffering, but it is accepted as normal. And it is normal in our world. Votes: 3
Eckhart TolleStress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored. Votes: 3
Andrew BernsteinStress is not the spice of life any more than arsenic is. And without it, you won't feel bored. Votes: 3
Andrew J. BernsteinStress and looks are directly connected as far as I am concerned. If you are happy, you look good. Votes: 3
Mahesh BabuMy roommates are all such happy-go-lucky guys, and I carry some of the stress around a lot more. Votes: 2
Pierce BrownPeople carry around resentment for years! And that creates daily stress. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinWhen stress is the disease, then forgiveness and laughter are the medicine. Votes: 0
Debasish MridhaNothing like a little post-traumatic stress disorder to make your day complete. Votes: 0
Woody AllenThe humanitarian lays stress almost solely upon breadth of knowledge and sympathy. Votes: 0
Irving BabbittMozart. Vivaldi. Van Gogh. Stretched their genius on struggle, stress and survival. Votes: 0
Billy CannonSeeking perfection just ends up creating ridiculous amounts of stress and disappointment. Votes: 0
Arielle FordFloat through life, just take it easy, not too much stress, just, float. Votes: 0
Freja Beha ErichsenFrustration is a bad experience. What you have to stress is the satisfaction. Votes: 0
Pascal BrucknerMeditation, yoga, and walks are all ways to regulate our stress and reconnect. Votes: 0
Arianna HuffingtonWhen you choose to connect with others under stress, you can create resilience, Votes: 0
Kelly McGonigalIf you want team play, you must stress defense. Defense makes players unselfish. Votes: 0
John BradyThere's very few people, who really thrive creatively under great stress and conflict. Votes: 0
Clark GreggWhen you're doing something you're passionate about, stress becomes a featurenot a bug. Votes: 0
Aaron LevieLike all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one's mind. Votes: 0
W. Somerset MaughamIf you're living your life avoiding stress, you must be living on an ashram. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinSet goals, work hard, trust yourself, and only stress over what you can control. Votes: 0
Sadie CalvanoForesight turns out to be a critical adaptive strategy for times of great stress. Votes: 0
Jamais CascioPeople work out, they stress their body, and their body gets stronger from stress. Votes: 0
Nassim Nicholas TalebThe adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days. Votes: 0
Paulo CoelhoRemove stress from the body and the body regenerates itself. You can heal yourself. Votes: 0
Rhonda ByrneEvery time I surrender to stress, arenât I advertising the unreliability of God? Votes: 0
Ann VoskampTo understand Afghanistan, you have to face the stress the average Afghan deals with. Votes: 0
Hyder AkbarFamily, friends, music, love...are sweeteners that garnish and eases the stress of life Votes: 0
Ikechukwu IzuakorSpiritual leadership ought to be given to those who have proven themselves under stress. Votes: 0
Max AndersProcessed foods cause inflammation, a source of most chronic illnesses as well as stress. Votes: 0
Kris CarrWe can boost our immune systems by strengthening our social networks and decreasing stress. Votes: 0
Jane McGonigalA feature film is an expansion of budget, stress, story, hours, time, workload, everything. Votes: 0
Taika WaititiI stress the uniqueness of the Australian landscape and its metaphysical and mythic content. Votes: 0
Arthur BoydDon't overdo it. Don't over-diet, over-exercise, overeat, overdo the makeup, and don't stress out. Votes: 0
Cheryl LaddThe main way to reduce stress in the workplace is by picking the right people. Votes: 0
Jesse SchellThe stress of making small talk with in-laws is called being part of a family. Votes: 0
Judith MartinThe better work men do is always done under stress and at great personal cost. Votes: 0
William Carlos WilliamsDo less but do better. Get back to yoga. Remember that stress is not progress. Votes: 0
Diane von FurstenbergI've chosen to treat my life more like a party than something to stress about. Votes: 0
Martin ShortThe second you change the way you look at a situation, your stress levels drop. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinIf I jump out of bed without hugging my husband, that creates stress between us. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinNothing is more important than you,so don't fear or feel stress, whatever you do. Votes: 0
Debasish MridhaI try to stress to my children that buying something never leads to true happiness. Votes: 0
Harlan CobenYou have to know your triggers for stress and then have rituals for combating them. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinUnderneath the stress is fear, and the biggest is our own personal fear of failure. Votes: 0
Tara BrachThe greatest weapon we have to combat stress is the ability to choose our thoughts. Votes: 0
William JamesRolex, mo sex, good weed, no stress, run my town, arms, chest, lift weights, bowflex Votes: 0
Wiz KhalifaRomance no longer looked like so much fun, more like a repetitive stress injury⦠Votes: 0
Carol AnshawIf you're under stress, your life is complex. Simplify your life to reduce the stress. Votes: 0
Debasish MridhaI de-stress with my family, just at home pruning roses, cutting, working in the garden. Votes: 0
Jaclyn SmithBy putting yourself in that intense form of stress, it makes regular life more peaceful. Votes: 0
Joe RoganFill your heart with kindness and forgiveness, there will be no stress, anger, or bitterness. Votes: 0
Debasish MridhaFocus on performance. Outcome is going to happen. No stress about that. Focus on performance. Votes: 0
Dustin PoirierI think the stress on income inequality is something that every American should take seriously. Votes: 0
Hillary ClintonA Western upbringing tends to stress questioning authority, which is always asking why, why, why. Votes: 0
Amy ChuaThe portrayal of post-traumatic stress disorder and things like that felt really big and important. Votes: 0
Krysten RitterI don't think about people watching me on TV. I think it would stress me out. Votes: 0
Rachel MaddowFocus on what you can do rather than stress about what you have no control over. Votes: 0
Catherine DeVryeDearest TV media and vans outside my home, please do not stress and work so hard. Votes: 0
Amitabh BachchanJoy is a big stress buster too. Measure your success by how much fun you're having. Votes: 0
Gabrielle BernsteinThe boy's got problems, the boy's got stress, the boy's got a .38 hidden in his desk. Votes: 0
Alice CooperDon't spin your wheels and stress. Take a deep breath, center yourself and make a plan. Votes: 0
Douglas AdamsIn any high stress situation you are going to default to your level of training...period. Votes: 0
Joe TetiIn moments of great stress, every life form that exists gives out a tiny subliminal signal. Votes: 0
Douglas AdamsWhen you choose to view your stress response as helpful, you create the biology of courage. Votes: 0
Kelly McGonigalI am extremely sorry for the stress and confusion I have brought on the Braves organization. Votes: 0
John RockerThere is no actual stress or anxiety in the world, your thoughts create these false beliefs. Votes: 0
Wayne DyerI promise you, ABBA will never reform - I couldn't bear the stress of disappointing everyone. Votes: 0
Bjorn UlvaeusThe life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. Votes: 0
Norman Vincent PealeEconomic storm is coming and the stress levels are going to increase because of financial worries. Votes: 0
David WilkersonJazz should be much less about stress on technical exhibitionism and much more on emotional content. Votes: 0
Booker LittleHealth: thank the universe for your own healing. Laugh, stress free happiness will keep you healthy. Votes: 0
Rhonda Byrne... While nervous tension may be a component of stress, one can be stressed without feeling tension. Votes: 0
Gabor MateDo the tasks that causes you the most fear, anxiety, or stress - and get over it. Votes: 0
Brian TracyI have a huge amount of stress, but I believe stress can be a positive thing too. Votes: 0
Raheem DevaughnI don't thrive on stress. I love lying on the deck on our houseboat reading a book. Votes: 0
Bear GryllsI am thrilled - I can't stress that enough - thrilled when I see kids getting active. Votes: 0
Harvey FiersteinMan should not try to avoid stress any more than he would shun food, love or exercise Votes: 0
Hans SelyeMan should not try to avoid stress any more than he would shun food, love or exercise. Votes: 0
Hans SelyeI don't understand, Why do I stress the man, When there's so many bigger things at hand? Votes: 0
Amy WinehousePolitical stress is always apt to shrink the private arena and attach it on to the public Votes: 0
Robert HughesPets are always a great help in times of stress. And in times of starvation too, o'course. Votes: 0
Terry PratchettDirectors and writers have a lot of stress as well, because they have people they answer to. Votes: 0
Alexis BledelBill Walton is incredible. If you drop a toothpick on his foot, he'll have a stress fracture. Votes: 0
Stan AlbeckI've seen a study in the last year that digital sound actually induces stress in the listener. Votes: 0
T Bone BurnettAfter a certain point, a heart with so many stress fractures can never be anything but broken. Votes: 0
Jodi PicoultIt's hard in daily life. It's even harder in management because it's the stress of the moment. Votes: 0
Ben HorowitzAnimals and nature are known to open our hearts, calm us, and reduce blood pressure and stress. Votes: 0
Baptist de PapeI come from a really lovely, really smart family where the only stress was money and employment. Votes: 0
Paul SchneiderAt times of great stress it is especially necessary to achieve a complete freeing of the muscles Votes: 0
Constantin StanislavskiSomeone told me sleep was the cousin of death and followin' the dollar finds nothin' but stress. Votes: 0
Mac MillerI do enjoy exercise, not because I am an exercise junkie but because it's terrific stress release. Votes: 0
Tony AbbottSometimes in this life, under the stress of an exceptional emotion, people do say what they think. Votes: 0
Marcel ProustWe all know that working out reduces stress, but it's equally true that stressing out reduces work. Votes: 0
Mardy GrotheEach moment of worry, anxiety or stress represents lack of faith in miracles, for they never cease. Votes: 0
T.F. HodgeWe all enjoy pushing ourselves to accomplish our objectives. But we don't need stress to get there. Votes: 0
Andrew BernsteinIf you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it. Votes: 0
Andrew BernsteinIf you're successful and stressed out, you're succeeding in spite of your stress, not because of it. Votes: 0
Andrew J. BernsteinTime spent in nature decreases stress and anxiety and improves focus for adults as well as children. Votes: 0
Laura BushIn order to realize the worth of the anchor we need to feel the stress of the storm. Votes: 0
Corrie Ten BoomThere's a lot of stress... but once you get in the car, all that goes out the window. Votes: 0
Dan BrownIt is not stress that kills us. It is effective adaptation to stress that allows us to live. Votes: 0
George VaillantA little stress and adventure is good for you, if nothing else, just to prove you are alive. Votes: 0
Lady Bird JohnsonPacifists should stress more and more that it is the rule of law for which they are fighting. Votes: 0
Fredrik BajerIf today were your final day of this life, would those things causing you stress still do so? Votes: 0
Mark HartOver and over again, we must stress that a healthy ecology is the basis for a healthy economy. Votes: 0
Claudine SchneiderAre stress and worry evidence of a soul too lazy, too undisciplined, to keep gaze fixed on God? Votes: 0
Ann VoskampWhen stress and anxiety have your system stuck in a brainstem loop? Reboot. It's I.T. for life! Votes: 0
Bill CrawfordThe amount of stress in your life is determined by how much energy you expend resisting your life. Votes: 0
Gary ZukavMeditation is the process of quieting one's mind, and letting go of the worries and stress of life. Votes: 0
Tim McCarthyYou can never turn the clock back and, since we're talking about mental health, I would stress that. Votes: 0
Peter ShiltonEnjoy the beauty of simplicity and slowness of life, let go of urgency, stress, and anxiety of life. Votes: 0
Debasish MridhaSuccess is not measured in achievement of goals, but in the stress and strain of meeting those goals Votes: 0
Spencer W. KimballI try to stay in shape just to handle things like the stress of a job or everyday life. Votes: 0
Erin AndrewsI find when I'm overly concerned about what I eat, I stress out my body and put on weight. Votes: 0
Hayden PanettiereThere is enough reality in my life, so I try not to read things that have too much stress. Votes: 0
Rulon GardnerThere's going to be stress in life, but it's your choice whether to let it affect you or not. Votes: 0
Valerie BertinelliAnytime I can go fly for a few hours, I go. It's stressful and stress-relieving at the same time. Votes: 0
Hunter HayesWorking out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever. Votes: 0
Erin HeathertonGive the mind rest, do not stress too much on thoughts, close your eyes and let your spirit dance. Votes: 0
Shah Asad RizviI want to stress again one aspect of the game which is most important. Never argue with an umpire. Votes: 0
Ian BothamThere is no stress. I live my life, I enjoy it and when I am comfortable I can get married. Votes: 0
Usain BoltTheres a terrible price to pay for stress in your life - it really takes a hit on your heart. Votes: 0
Leeza GibbonsThere's a terrible price to pay for stress in your life - it really takes a hit on your heart. Votes: 0
Leeza GibbonsI'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it. Votes: 0
Anita BakerMy brother is a doctor and he will take care of post-traumatic stress. I think he'll do it for free. Votes: 0
Wladimir KlitschkoI'm sort of a gym buff. It's a stress relief for me. But I only go for 20 minutes at a time. Votes: 0
Kayla EwellI swim, I do Pilates, I meditate - I think it's about keeping your stress level as low as you can. Votes: 0
John StamosWhen stress is the basic state of mind, even good things stress us out. We have to learn to let go. Votes: 0
Sakyong MiphamIt's a fun thing to do: Go to a shooting range with a buddy, knock off a few rounds, release stress. Votes: 0
Laurie HoldenI find that if I go on a vacation, it's like that's more stress to me, because I want to get back. Votes: 0
Donald TrumpThe feeling of insecurity is inimical to our sense of wellbeing, as it causes anxiety and stress, which harms our physical and mental health. It is no surprise then that, according to some surveys, workers across the world value job security more highly than wages. Votes: 3 Ha-Joon Chang
Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it. Votes: 1 Lily Tomlin
Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values. Votes: 1 Thomas S. Monson
When I was in school, my mother stressed education. I am so glad she did. I graduated from Yale College and Yale University with my master's and I didn't do it by missing school. Votes: 1 Angela Bassett
I'm a person who has a lot of energy. So, yes, I don't really stop to rest or de-stress. I just keep going. I figure that if you don't stop, then you'll never notice how tired you are. Votes: 2 Zooey Deschanel
If you're a Christian how do you deal with stress without Jesus? You don't. Votes: 2 Timothy Keller
In the Age of Aquarius, the depression and stress on mankind will tear up people who do not have the technical knowledge of self. Votes: 3 Harbhajan Singh Yogi
Don't Stress About the Future. Live Life and Love Now! Votes: 3 Anthony Avina
Doing something that is productive is a great way to alleviate emotional stress. Get your mind doing something that is productive. Votes: 3 Ziggy Marley
There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams. Votes: 0 Kenneth H. Cooper
Don't overdo it. Don't over-diet, over-exercise, overeat, overdo the makeup, and don't stress out. Votes: 1 Cheryl Ladd
Exercise is more important than diet for me because it's a twofer. It keeps me in good physical shape, and it relieves stress. And when you're a representative of the public, there's never a shortage of things to do. Votes: 1 Aaron Schock
For many families, gift-giving is a major source of stress - the relentless commercialism, the whining demands, the financial pressure. Votes: 2 Adam Mansbach
The farmers are older; they are under financial stress to produce more margins, yet they keep getting less. Votes: 3 Joel Salatin
...in early pregnancy her ability to tolerate heat stress improves by about 30 percent and in late pregnancy by at least 70 percent. Indeed, when a woman exercises at 65 percent of her maximum capacity in late pregnancy, her peak core temperature during exercise does not even get up to the level it was at rest before she became pregnant. Votes: 3 James F. Clapp III
A typical complaint of married women with children is that their job stress tired them out so that they have little quality emotion and energy left for their children, much less their husbands. Votes: 4 Laura Schlessinger
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren't enough hours in the day but if we do each thing calmly and carefully we will get it done quicker and with much less stress. Votes: 2 Viggo Mortensen
Only when we have enough mental stress to force us to see our own bankruptcy of power, do we trust in God, and only when we trust in God can we make a contribution which will not collapse. Votes: 3 Kenneth Lee Pike
Working out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever. Votes: 1 Erin Heatherton
That's what it is to be a grandma. All fun and no stress. Votes: 6 Marie Osmond
I have a couple of basses in my office. And I try to be courteous of my co-workers, but sometimes I get carried away and I crank up my amp and I rock out. It's kind of my stress reliever. Votes: 1 Lester Holt
There are a range of associated impacts related to increasing temperatures which affect both evaporation rates and river systems, which are already over stressed, and these will hit farming communities and the health of crop lands. Votes: 6 Peter Garrett
It seems like what happens when we play games is that we go into a psychological state called eustress, or positive stress. It's basically the same as negative stress in the sense that we get our adrenaline up, you know, our breathing rate quickens, our pulse quickens. Votes: 3 Jane McGonigal
I mean, they call it Stockholm Syndrome and post traumatic stress disorder. And, you know, I had no free will. I had virtually no free will until I was separated from them for about two weeks. Votes: 3 Patty Hearst
Men and women who have served in harm's way experience higher rates of divorce and suicide. Many battle the debilitating effects and stigma associated with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Votes: 4 Ron Wyden
Posttraumatic stress is something that's always existed. I think that the earliest recording was during the Trojan War, but it's only recently that we're beginning to be aware of it. Votes: 1 Janine di Giovanni
Thankfulness can reduce stress in your life by making you more content with who you are and what you have. If you make a habit of accepting every circumstance gratefully and assuming there is a purpose in it, you'll be relieved from the worry and anxiety that go with being resentful and dissatisfied. Votes: 3 Thomas Kinkade
Relationships and the stress of the world going down, it puts a lot of stress on people, you know financially. Votes: 1 Rick Springfield
Running is a great way to relieve stress and clear the mind. Votes: 4 Joan Van Ark
The wrong things are predominantly stressed in the schools - things remote from the student's experience and need. Votes: 2 Anne Sullivan
Stress and worry is a residual of relying on yourself and being your own god, in control of everything. Worship allows us to rely on God's power to steer us through life. Votes: 4 T. D. Jakes
Stress is something that is sort of out of your control. You get stressed out over looking at the finish line. Stress is something that is an outside thing. Stress is an anxiety. Votes: 1 Joe Torre
The Secret to a long and healthy life is to be stress-free. Be grateful for everything you have, stay away from people who are negative stay smiling and keep running. Votes: 4 Fauja Singh
There's a hysterical, tired sense of humor that comes after working 14 hours a day, six days a week. I like those things because they take the pressure off the constant stress. Votes: 1 Tom Berenger
I can say 'reduce your stress level' until I'm blue in the face. Votes: 3 Mary Stewart
There are six components of wellness: proper weight and diet, proper exercise, breaking the smoking habit, control of alcohol, stress management and periodic exams. Votes: 7 Kenneth H. Cooper
Family, friends, music, love...are sweeteners that garnish and eases the stress of life Votes: 3 Ikechukwu Izuakor
Stress reduction, greater physical health, a deeper sense of spirit, more creativity, a sense of play, even a safer life-these are the rewards that await a family then it invites more nature into children's lives. Votes: 4 Richard Louv
I was like, 'What is this?' Until I found out it was stress related. That's how I internalized it. I don't do that anymore. My favorite saying in the world is, 'The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.' I am telling you, I have spent so much of my life not feeling comfortable in my skin. I am just so not there anymore. Votes: 4 Viola Davis
I count on chiropractic sessions to keep my body aligned. Standing for hours can impact my posture, and that can throw the rest of my body out of whack. Acupuncture helps me relax and release stress. I'm also very into massage to help release tension in my back, neck, and shoulders. Votes: 4 Giada De Laurentiis
In the day-to-day, farm work is stress relief for me. At the end of the day, I love having this other career - my anti-job - that keeps me in shape and gives me control over a vegetal domain. Votes: 5 Barbara Kingsolver
When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve. Votes: 4 Rick Warren
Teacher cannot solve or heal all student stress. The teacher can be vigilant in trying to guide the child toward solutions;but the teacher's job in relation to this stress is ultimately to help the child learn to manage his or her own stress wisely. In accomplishing this, the teacher mentors higher academic learning by removing distracting stress, and teaches valuable life-survival skills. Votes: 2 Michael Gurian
Observational studies show that exercise, nutritional supplements and reducing psychological stress can help. Chronic high stress and smoking can lead to accelerated telomere shortening. Votes: 1 Elizabeth Blackburn
Look out from within and observe the words, actions, reactions, and feelings that evolve from you. Release the identity with what you have observed if it creates tension and stress. Surely you will dissolve into effortless being that way. Votes: 3 Franklin Gillette
There's a hysterical, tired sense of humor that comes after working 14 hours a day, six days a week. I like those things because they take the pressure off the constant stress. Votes: 2 Tom Berenger
I have friends with post-traumatic stress - friends with post-traumatic stress who are, you know, highly successful, capable people. Votes: 3 Phil Klay
In 2004, results from a study that I worked on with colleagues at the University of California, San Francisco, linked chronic stress to shortening of telomeres. Votes: 1 Elizabeth Blackburn
Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress. Votes: 4 Melody Beattie
I wanna stay an eternal girlfriend. I want to have my boyfriend's children, but I don't think we need a piece of paper to regulate the game, and we don't have to go through the whole stress of a wedding and suffering to throw a good party. Votes: 1 Shakira