Twyla Tharp Quotes

Time And well being are two valuable belongings that we do not acknowledge and respect till they've been depleted.

Just because our work environment is crazy doesn't mean we need to bring the craziness home.

I don't like the word 'juggling' or 'work-life balance.' You prioritize.

I don't mind it. I just space it out. Every other week I go out. I used to get some time to myself but I've been pretty busy lately. But I've had it the other way, where I'm staring at the phone waiting for it to ring, so this is definitely better.

A Superwoman isn't a woman who can do anything, but a woman who avoids doing too much.

We don't have any problem finding enough things to do; the problem we have is making sure we don't overload ourselves inadvertently.

Whatever it is that people find that they want to work on they also have to remember that they are human beings and they need to save some time for themselves for personal growth, for mental health, for their families, their loved ones so that they will have the strength to continue doing that work.

But it's mostly about pacing yourself when you do these movies.

When I quit all these things and said I didn't have any time, I meant I didn't have any time.

Balancing school, acting, and a social life can be difficult.

Balance is so important in our lives. In our busy world, we can give ourselves balance between thinking and feeling.

I think that's what keeps you grounded - having your own life that's not directed by your job.

There is a time and place for publicity, but to stay a sane person, you must have a personal life.

Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away.

Am I a workaholic? Yes, but I also have no problem taking time for myself.

This gives us more time to attend the inner need.

Of course having a baby derails the writing process for some time. And I will be the first to say that I have essentially no social life, because there's just nothing left after being a mom, professor, and writer. I used to be big into rock climbing. No more. A lot falls by the wayside.

There's always going to be silly stuff out there in the media that you can't worry too much about, and I don't. We just keep on trucking, and I like the way my... I think there should be 'professional is professional, and personal is personal,' and that's just how I'm going to keep it.

You have to take care of yourself so you can manage the workload of a very, very full plate.

Fighting is fighting. Family life is family life. I need a distinct barrier between the two. Obviously, my family dictate how I'm feeling and my head space. But work's work.

Even if you're a seasoned professional multi-tasker, your body, mind, emotional life, and growth potential can get a blow from over-committing. Take a look at what's on your plate if you're swamped, and you can surely find some space for yourself even when you feel trapped.

I barely get any time for myself.

Working 90 hours a week is easily racked up when you're self-employed and rely on portable tech to do your work; your train journeys, toilet breaks, leisurely walks, bedtime, can all become 'working hours'. Reclaim them.

I think it is up to each one of us to find the time and strike a balance between work and our personal life.

Far too many people hide behind their busy lifestyles