Balance Quotes

"Restore balance. Most kids have technology, school and extracurricular activities covered. It’s time to add a pinch of  adventure, a sprinkle of  sunshine  and a big handful of outdoor play."

- Penny Whitehouse

"Children more than ever need opportunities to be in their bodies in the world – jumping rope, bicycling, stream hopping, and fort building. It’s this engagement between limbs of the body and bones of the earth where true balance and centeredness emerge."

- David Sobel

"To the art of working well a civilized race would add the art of playing well."

- George Santayana

"The way I see it, if you want the Rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."

- Dolly Parton

"Living a connected life ultimately is about setting boundaries, spending less time and energy hustling and winning over people who aren’t worth your time and energy."

- Brené Brown

"Boundaries are simply what’s okay and what’s not okay."

- Brené Brown

"I have a boundary to not spend time with people who try to bully my values."

- Brené Brown

"Nothing is sustainable without boundaries."

- Brené Brown

"Weekends are a time to recharge your batteries and refocus on the things that matter most."

- Tony Robbins

"Weekends are a gift, a reminder that life is too short to remain work-driven."

- Zara Ventris

"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand."

- Barbara Johnson

"Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well. Then youth will be delightful, old age will bring few regrets, and life will become a beautiful success."

- Louisa May Alcott

"Be like a butterfly and a flower—beautiful and sought after, yet unassuming and gentle."

- Jarod Kintz

"Sometimes you have a bad day, and you're like, 'I'm over this, and I just want to play tennis,' or do another sport that doesn't require any other variables, but then you have a good day, and it's like, it's amazing, and the success makes up for it."

- Daniel Ricciardo

"If somebody wins, the person who fought against that person will lose. That's battle. A good contender just seeks the next victory without bragging after winning, and without getting upset after losing."

- Grimsley

"Success is not final, and failure is not fatal. Respect both, and don’t become too heavily attracted to either."

- Thomas Griffin

"Don’t fight tomorrow’s battles with today’s strength."

- Thomas Griffin

"Run without becoming weary and rest without becoming stagnant."

- Thomas Griffin

""Swing for the fences, but respect the grind of every single.""

- Hank Aaron

"Some days I’m an expert in patience, other days I’m a student of chaos – both are my reality as an autism mom."

- Sophia R.

"Saturday is a pause button between the frenzy of everyday life."

"The weekend is a time for nos – no alarm clock, no rushing, no urgent phone calls, no working nights!"

"Saturday is the bridge that connects your work and personal life."

"To our son: At 40, you embody the perfect blend of youth and wisdom. Here’s to you!"

"Happy 40th, son! May your heart always be as young as your spirit is wise."

"At 40, you’ve got the perfect blend of youthful energy and mature insight."

"Success does not come from working constantly."

"The Weekend is a Time to Catch Up on Life, Not Just To-Do Lists."

"I am capable of balancing ease and effort in my life."

"Chill isn’t passive. It’s power under control."