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Big picture Quote by Tig Notaro

“In chaotic situations, I feel like I can take a breath and look around and assess the situation and see the big picture. Going through the traumatic time that I did in my life, that's also given me even more of a breather in life to just be like, "I know everything's going to be fine. Even if this…” quote by Tig Notaro
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“In chaotic situations, I feel like I can take a breath and look around and assess the situation and see the big picture. Going through the traumatic time that I did in my life, that's also given me even more of a breather in life to just be like, "I know everything's going to be fine. Even if this is the worst show in the world, no matter what happens, everything's going to be fine." It's an accumulation of things.”

Tig Notaro

About This Quote

Source Stand-up Comedy: 2019, USA

Describes using calm breathing to see the big picture during crises, fostering confidence.

In simple terms: Calm breathing reveals the big picture.

Key Takeaway

Practice breathing to stay calm.

Themes

stress management resilience mindset

Mood

lighthearted confident

Type

motivational psychological

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • emergency response
  • personal setbacks

Key Concepts

crisis coping mental health performance anxiety

Questions to Reflect On

  • What techniques complement breathing?
  • How does humor aid resilience?
A Different Perspective

Breathing alone may not solve systemic issues.

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