Shiri Appleby Quotes

I would like to stop worrying so much, because I worry all the time. And to learn how to be happier, just in general. I have to learn to take things not so seriously. And to stop biting my nails!... Recording music has helped take my mind off certain things. For me, my music is therapy.

Who will free me from hurry, flurry, the feeling of a crowd pushing behind me, of being hustled and crushed? How can I regain even for a minute the feeling of ample leisure I had during my early, my creative years? Then I seldom felt fussed, or hurried. There was time for work, for play, for love, the confidence that if a task was not done at the appointed time, I easily could fit it into another hour. I used to take leisure for granted, as I did time itself.

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

A lot of time, I have to be the person who just goes, 'Hey dude, don't even trip. Don't worry about it.'

If more people were screamin', I could relax.

Always remember that, nine times out of ten, you probably aren’t having a full-on nervous breakdown – you just need a cup of tea and a biscuit. You’d be amazed how easily and repeatedly you can confuse the two. Get a big biscuit tin.

While the pressures of life are inevitable, if at the end of the day you are unable to completely let go of the day and return to a calm, centered inner state, you are overstressed.

I find that if I go on a vacation, it's like that's more stress to me, because I want to get back.

When pressure builds up, don't panic. Pray! Prayer is a tremendous stress reliever. It can be your safety valve.

Remember, don't start trying to relax; that is the most absurd thing in the world. And there are many stupid people writing books about relaxation. I have come across one book - the name of the book is YOU MUST RELAX! Now that very word 'must' is enough to keep you tense. Relaxation cannot be a "must," it cannot be an effort.

Health will improve almost at once when worrying ends.

I use singing as a warm-up before big scenes I have to do on set. It's also great to make people less nervous.

Learning presence is a stress buster.

For my mind, I try to reduce stress by finding quiet time and meditating.

Our minds can be kept free of anxiety as we dump the load of our cares on the Lord in prayer.

Be at ease, not dis-ease.

I think it's worth trying to do something about obvious sources of stress in your life. But even more important is learning and practicing methods to neutralize the harmful effects of stress on the body and mind. There are many possibilities, anything from meditation and yoga to listening to relaxing music. My personal favorite is simple breathing techniques - they're very effective, take very little time, and they're free.

I promise you, the gym has taken away so much of my stress. It has helped calm me down.

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

Our breath gets shallow and ineffective when we are in a stressed state. I advocate stopping whatever you're doing for a couple of minutes five times a day, closing your eyes and taking deep breaths.

Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.

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

Reduce the stress levels in your life through relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and exercise. You'll look and feel way better for it.

To be honest, I feel like I think too much. So I like working out because it makes me kind of relax.

We all need to relax more, but I don't find it easy.