Art of life Quote by Simon McKeon
“If your body is crying out for a change, or crying out that it's unhappy, for goodness sake listen to it. Our bodies aren't machines that get by with a grease and oil change every 50,000 kilometres. Stress is part of life but if prolonged stress is in our life, we have to ask ourselves if we are in the right place, right frame of mind, or doing the right job.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Health and Well‑Being, 2022
Our bodies signal distress when we ignore their needs; prolonged stress indicates misalignment with environment or purpose.
In simple terms: Listen to bodily signals; stress shows mismatch.
Pay attention to stress cues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career evaluation
- work‑life balance
- health check‑ups
- stress management
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes could reduce your stress?
- Are you in the right role for your wellbeing?
Ignoring signals can lead to burnout and illness.