Edmund Waller Quotes

Smile, smile, smile at your mind as often as possible. Your smiling will considerably reduce your mind's tearing tension.

There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the alcohol ever distilled.

Meditation has changed so many aspects of my health that when I don't do it, I feel awful.

Laughter is important, not only because it makes us happy, it also has actual health benefits. And that's because laughter completely engages the body and releases the mind. It connects us to others, and that in itself has a healing effect.

Meditation was a turning point for me. It helped me deal with a lot of stress and has given me a lot of relaxation.

We want to do a lot of stuff; we're not in great shape. We didn't get a good night's sleep. We're a little depressed. Coffee solves all these problems in one delightful little cup.

It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.

I like music, but I need to get outside more.

I feel like my mind is a little quieter when I exercise.

Running is very therapeutic for me. I tend to have a louder brain, so when my mind is moving, I go for a run. It's very calming.

I know that some people use lavender, incense, and cake as sedatives, but for me, a 'nose bath' in an old book just does something.

I really try to take a step back from the soccer world and going a thousand miles an hour every day. I like to do some sort of either meditation or mental visualization or breathing exercises - something to calm my mind down because a lot of times, it's just going faster than it should.

If you're stressed at work, or before a competition, or if you need to be energized, or relaxed, there's so many scents that kind of take you there.

Around me, there's always music playing. It just calms me down; it soothes me. It helps me write. It helps me with my mood.

Every essential oil has a healing purpose, so I think it's a great gift because it's something that elevates your mood and your health.

I think nothing's better than lots of water and a good night's sleep to rejuvenate yourself.

I love to take a walk to get myself present and to wind my mind down.

Doing something that's physical but not necessarily mentally taxing - for me, it frees me up creatively.

There always needs to be some excitement and some peace and quiet - otherwise you'll have a heart attack.

Yoga can benefit you no matter what mood you find yourself in.

Sometimes we all need a little time to decompress and think about stuff.

A change of scenery can help everything.

Over the years, Cajun music has always calmed me down, or if I'm feeling real sick or feeling real unsettled, I can put that music on and try to get focused again.

There is nothing a good long walk can't help work out.

Meditation is to get out of your psychosis and to get out of your neurosis; it is simply to slip out of them.