Anxious Quote by Olive Schreiner
“No good work is ever done while the heart is hot and anxious and fretted.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Story of an African Farm, 1883
Anxiety and strong emotions hinder productive work; calm focus is essential.
In simple terms: Stress blocks effective work.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate calm before tackling tasks.
Themes
productivity
emotions
focus
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- creative projects
- studying
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does calm improve output?
- When is urgency useful?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate passion’s role.
![“So the best thing is to really work on yourself and opening your own heart and just letting all that stuff [worrying] go. And it is possible. It's sometimes takes a lot of time; it's not easy. And a lot of sitting with yourself and trying to work with your own heart.” quote by Alice Walker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b99/alice-walker-347_best-things_so-the-best-thing-is-to-really-work-on-y_616889.jpg)
