- Because it could be that time of year for you as well.
Holidays can cause burnout, even if they are fun and enjoyable times for you. Read through these quotes to help inspire yourself during this busy time of year.
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
“Quiet the voice telling you to do more and be more, and trust that in this moment, who you are, where you are at, and what you are doing is enough. You will get to where you need to be in your own time. Until then, breathe. Breathe and be patient with yourself and your process. You are doing the best you can to cope and survive amid your struggles, and that’s all you can ask of yourself. It’s enough. You are enough.” —Daniell Koepke Burnout is hard but this inspiring quote is amazing advice.
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” —Bernard M. Baruch
“You can have it all, just not all at once.” —Oprah Winfrey
“You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead.” —George Lucas
“The truth is we’re all a little bit broken. We must learn to love the broken pieces of ourselves—be gentle and empathetic with ourselves, and others.” —Karen Salmansohn
“Sometimes it takes a good fall to know where you really stand.” —Hayley Williams This is one of those hard but true facts about what can happen after burnout, that you have to get so burnt out to really know what you want. Do you agree?
“The only courage that matters is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next.” —Mignon McLaughlin
“Dear Stress, I would like a divorce. Please understand it is not you, it is me.” —Thomas E. Rojo
“It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.” —Dale Carnegie
“Remember to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.” —Unknown The key to not going through complete burnout is this, you need to take care of yourself!
“Whatever you’re feeling, be good to yourself. If you feel lost, be patient with
yourself while you find your way. If you feel scared, be gentle with yourself while you find the strength to face your fear. If you feel hurt, be kind to yourself while you grieve and slowly heal. You can’t bully yourself into clarity, courage, or peace, and you can’t rush self-discovery or transformation. Some things simply take time, so take the pressure off and give yourself space to grow.” —Lori Deschene
“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.” —Finding Nemo
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Don’t get discouraged: it is often the last key in the bunch that opens the
lock.” —John Wooden
“The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.” —Unknown Burnout or not, this is so true. Let it inspire you!
“Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world.” —David McCullough Jr.
Remember to breathe through this busy burnout season and rest when you can. Let me know what you think of these inspiring quotes in the comments!