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20 Calming Quotes for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Stop overthinking and just breathe
Our mind is our greatest tool, but it’s also our biggest weapon.
Our creativity allows us to dream up amazing possibilities, and even entire universes that don’t exist in the physical world (thank you, J.K. Rowling).
But there’s a flip side (isn’t there always?)
Our mind’s creativity has a dark side too. We can get stuck in equally imaginative, but considerably more negative, “what if” stories.
2020 has given us plenty to be worried about.
From getting (or giving) covid to losing your income overnight to feeling completely isolated and cut off — the stressors are endless. Not to mention the social pressure from friends and family who want to get together, but you just don’t feel comfortable meeting up in-person yet.
Your mind has been working in overdrive for the past 12 months, even if you’re not consciously aware of it.
So when you feel overwhelmed and stress starts breaking through the cracks in your mental wall, turn to these quotes.
Stress manifests in many ways — don’t judge yourself or others. Instead, take a deep breath and read these calming words that were written…
