15 Quotes to Help You Relax and Slow Down
Life is all about balance — work hard, play hard, that sort of thing. But where can we fit relaxation into that busy go-go-go equation?
The dictionary definition of “relax†is aspirational and healing: “to make or become less tense or anxious.†For some folks, relaxation takes the form of zoning out in front of a TV. For others, gardening or tending to the house offers calming effects. Whatever your chosen method of relaxation — whether it be time spent horizontal in a hammock or pressing pause on work to stroll through the neighborhood — rest should be a built-in part of everyone’s daily routine.
So when deadlines and to-do’s start to feel overwhelming, take these 15 quotes about the importance of relaxation to heart. Remember: This life is beautiful but brief, and it’s crucial to pause and destress every once in a while, so as not to miss the smaller moments that make all the work worthwhile.
There is more to life than increasing its speed.
— Mahatma Gandhi
Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.
— Doe Zantamata, author
The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.
— Sydney J. Harris, journalist
It’s not the daily increase but the daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.
— Bruce Lee
Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.
— Chinese proverb
We're so busy watching out for what's just ahead of us that we don't take time to enjoy where we are.
— Bill Watterson, creator of "Calvin & Hobbes"
Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.
— Dalai Lama
Every now and then, go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer.
— Leonardo da Vinci
Sometimes, the most productive thing that you can do is to step outside and do nothing… relax and enjoy nature.
— Melanie Charlene, author
It's a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life.
— Paulo Coelho, author
I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.
— Steve Maraboli, author
Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.
— John Lennon
Rule number one is, don’t sweat the small stuff. Rule number two is, it’s all small stuff.
— Robert Eliot, author
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
— Lao Tzu
Take rest; a field that has rested, gives bountiful crop.
— Ovid, Roman poet
