35 Anxiety Quotes To Awaken The Peace Within

Anxiety is defined as an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness, fear or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future. There are many types of anxiety categories such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Math Anxiety. Anxiety can affect your entire life if it is not controlled or overcome. May these anxiety quotes inspire you to let go of fear and worries so that you may have peace within yourself.

1. “Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” Kahlil Gibran

2. “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” Jon Kabat-Zinn

3. “Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it – just as we have learned to live with storms.” Paulo Coelho

4. “Let your faith be greater than your fear.” Asad Meah

5. “I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” Steve Maraboli

6. “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thich Nhat Hanh

7. “Nothing in the affairs of men is worthy of great anxiety.” Plato

8. “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” Eleanor Roosevelt

9. “I know but one freedom and that is the freedom of the mind.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

10. “Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon

11. “Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once. Breath. You’re strong. You got this. Take it day by day.” Karen Salmansohn

12. “Living a life somewhere else in your mind is nothing more than being a prisoner where you are.” Shannon L. Alder

13. “I know what it’s like to be afraid of your own mind.” Dr. Reid

14. “We all have anxiety about things. We all have little insecurities, but eventually, you have to face your fears if you want to be successful, and everybody has some fear of failure.” Nick Saban

15. “Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.” Wayne Dyer

16. “We live only a few conscious decades, and we fret ourselves enough for several lifetimes.” Christopher Hitchens

17. “Let go of everything that brings your mind worry, fear and anxiety. Life is too precious to waste it worrying. Focus your mind on how blessed you are, that is how you awaken the peace within.” Asad Meah

18. “Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety; after all, it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.” Ali Ibn Abi Talib

19. “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest taken between two deep breaths.” Etty Hillesum

20. “If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.” Pema Chodron

21. “Whatever happens to you belongs to you. Make it yours. Feed it to yourself even if it feels impossible to swallow. Let it nurture you because it will.” Cheryl Strayed

22. “Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” William S. Burroughs

23. “Do not anticipate trouble, or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” Benjamin Franklin

24. “You’re worried about what-ifs. Well, what if you stopped worrying?” Shannon Celebi

25. “Our stresses, anxieties, pains, and problems arise because we do not see the world, others, or even ourselves as worthy of love.” Prem Prakash

26. “Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.” Roy Bennett

27. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” Maya Angelou

28. “Worry a little bit every day and in a lifetime you will lose a couple of years. If something is wrong, fix it if you can. But train yourself not to worry. Worry never fixes anything.” Mary Hemingway

29. “The elimination diet: Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry. Then watch your health and life improve.” Charles F. Glassman

30. “Today’s a perfect day for a whole new start. Let go of fear and free your mind. It’s time to open your heart.” Chris Butler

31. “For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” Lily Tomlin

32. “When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” Winston Churchill

33. “Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.” Walter Anderson

34. “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

35. “The day you stop worrying will be the first day of your new life; anxiety takes you in circles, trust in yourself and become free.” Leon Brown

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I hope these Anxiety Quotes help ease your restlessness even just for a bit. Do let us know which one was your favorite in the comments section below.

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