Martha Beck Quotes

I try to practice mindfulness at all times, including the times where I'm nervous and I'm stressed.

I don't have a radio or TV going all the time. It's very important to have awareness, to know when you tense up and then to stop that.

I tend not to worry about things I can't do anything about. It's not in my nature to spend too much time thinking.

My husband is always telling me I need to do less, do less, do less. But I feel like if I'm not being productive, I have a hard time relaxing and enjoying myself.

I find it very difficult to relax. I find it increasingly difficult to find outlets for my frustration.

You're able to do more when you're not clouded with wasted anxiety.

I still find it almost impossible to relax for more than one day at a time.

At the end of the day, I can end up just totally wacky, because I've made mountains out of molehills. With meditation, I can keep them as molehills.

Concentration is a fine antidote to anxiety.

I have had moments where I've had mental-health issues and I've felt like yoga and meditating and reading these Buddhist self-help books actually really help.

I just focus on taking a deep breath, staying calm, and not trying to make the situation bigger than it is.

I find it really difficult to turn my head off. I find it difficult to zone out.

I can't relax. I don't have any hobbies.

I could actually be wasting my time by not meditating, as I'd be more stressed out.

I'm always trying to feel less stress.

I have a very full and busy life and occasionally I am asked, Scotty, how can you do all that you do? The most telling reply I can give is: Because I spend at least two hours a day doing nothing.

To create well I have to be in a good mood, happy and cool.

I used to get nervous so I took up Yoga to help me calm down.

How do I cope with stress? I clean and organize.

I've learned to relax more. Everybody feels pressure in what they do, maybe mine is just a little different because there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish what I want to.

I always say I am a realist, and my mom says, 'No, you just have anxiety.'

It's hard to wind down, but then I beat myself up because I have a tense back.

You can't tell yourself that your stress is produced in your head and feel better. You still need to learn how to create a change.

I am having a good time doing nothing.

I've learned to set boundaries and know when to say, 'I just need to rest.' I'm good at listening to what my body's telling me.