Quotes About Stress

yes, it's possible to get repetitive stress injuries from heavy computer or video game use. But they are also caused by musical instruments and by the repetitive motion of sports, according to Warren Buckleitner, editor of Children's Software Review.

Althought it's important not to let the little irritations consume you, it's also important not to ignore them. Backing down when others are unfairly running over you, or giving up with a sigh, can ultimately cause more distress than the hassle did in the first place. So I make sure to deal with them.

Sometimes I don't feel like a functioning adult

There is a syndrome in sports called 'paralysis by analysis.'

One of the nastiest and most virulent addictions I have seen is workaholism

With little else, work is all that is left to the workaholic, reinforcing the cycle.

Wrapped up in their fear of falling behind, success-addicted workaholics—like all people controlled by their addictive behavior—leave little room in their lives for friends or family.

What I found was a hidden source of anguish that wasn't just widespread but nearly universal among people who have done well in their careers.

I have said no so much that eventually work stopped coming to me, but I never stress on quantity. For me, quality matters.

When you play quarterback in the NFL, you're going to get scrutinized.

Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.

Technology is just so fast. As convenient as it is, it's stressing a lot of us out. It's just too much, too quick. And I'm interested in that conversation.

Having a crying baby is inspiration to get the job done quickly.

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

I had had to quit a few jobs in North Carolina because of how anxious they made me.

There have been times when I didn't quite make my deadline.

I'm quite claustrophobic, and I don't like everyone crowding around and shouting the same questions.

Oh, I get nervous quite a bit, actually.

I'm in my own fantasy team as well, so there's quite a bit of pressure on it.

I hyperventilate quite a lot.

I have quite a lot of anxiety dreams.

If you think about racing too much you may just lose it a little bit.

I put myself under a lot of pressure when I was racing, all the time.

I think people can have a panic attack where your heart is racing, you get shakes and jitters. But you can also feel disconnected. You know what I mean? I can feel depressed.