Accomplish Quote by Elizabeth Prentiss
“If you could once make up your mind never to undertake more work ... than you can carry on calmly, quietly, without hurry or flurry ... and if the instant you feel yourself growing nervous and ... out of breath, you would stop and take a breath, you would find this simple common-sense rule doing for you what no prayers or tears could ever accomplish.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Pilgrim, 1865
Limit work to what you can handle calmly; pause when anxiety rises to regain composure.
In simple terms: Do only what you can manage without stress.
Key Takeaway
Practice mindful breaks when overwhelmed.
Themes
self‑care
productivity
mindfulness
balance
stress
Mood
calming
encouraging
Type
practical
self‑help
When to use this quote
- work deadlines
- study sessions
- creative projects
- family responsibilities
Key Concepts
time management
psychology
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize when to pause?
- What simple breath technique helps you?
A Different Perspective
It may limit ambition or delay necessary challenges.
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