It soothes a cornered heart! Words to say to someone who’s mentally exhausted.
Whether at work or in personal relationships, we all sometimes get mentally exhausted.
Of course, when our own words or actions cause trouble, but even when we believe we’re not at fault, many of us can’t help overthinking.
And even without any conflict, some people simply become worn out from being too busy.
So this time, we’re sharing words you can say to someone who’s feeling mentally drained.
Each of these can help soothe the heart, so why not offer them to a tired friend, family member, or colleague?
It soothes a cornered heart! Words to say to someone who’s mentally exhausted (1–10)
When I’m tired, my thoughts inevitably sink into gloom. When I’ve slept well, a fierce confidence surges up.Ryoma Sakamoto
If your thoughts won’t come together and your heart is growing more and more tired, why not try getting a solid night’s sleep, just as this saying suggests? These are the words of Sakamoto Ryōma, a Tosa domain samurai and one of the most popular reformers of the late Edo period even today.
When we’re tired, our thinking inevitably slows down or goes in circles.
At times like that, it’s important to rest.
If you give your mind and body proper rest, you’ll likely feel more positive, organize your thoughts, and see a clearer path ahead.
When you’re exhausted, it’s okay to take a break—no matter the situation!
If you fail, you can try again. If trying again doesn’t work, think it through once more and try again.Konosuke Matsushita
When we fail, we may become so discouraged that we can’t get anything done.
But these words tell us that if we fail, we can simply try again as many times as it takes.
They come from Konosuke Matsushita, known as the “God of Management,” who built what is now Panasonic Holdings.
If you fail, look for the cause of the failure and try again.
If it still doesn’t work, look once more for what went wrong, add a small improvement, and try again…
It’s a task that requires perseverance, but these words teach us that what matters is to keep going without giving up on anything.
If you count your blessings, you can become happy right away.Arthur Schopenhauer
If you find yourself thinking, “I want to be happy” or “I’m unhappy,” please remember these words.
They are by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer.
When we think of happiness, we tend to focus only on the big things, so unless there’s something obvious, we may not feel that we’re happy.
But take a moment to pause and look closer at what’s right around you.
Even if they’re small, there are countless sources of happiness nearby.
If you start counting those little joys, just as these words suggest, you’ll soon find yourself filled with a sense of happiness.
If you’ve done the best you can, worrying won’t improve the situation. I worry about many things, but I don’t worry about water overflowing from a dam.NEW!Walt Disney
These are the words of Walt Disney, founder of a dreamland that heals everyone’s heart.
The more earnestly you devote yourself to something, the more worries you’ll have.
You start fretting about this and that, and it can feel like your heart is being crushed by anxiety.
That’s only because you’re facing things sincerely—it’s not a bad thing.
Still, as this quote suggests, sometimes it’s important to let go of your worries.
And even if those worries do come true, if you’ve done everything you could, you’ll likely be able to accept that it would have turned out that way no matter what you did.
Every event has meaning. The work of life is to understand that meaning.NEW!Suzanne Somers
There are times when, amid the daily rush of work and life, we ask ourselves what we want to do and how we want to live.
In such moments, a quote from Suzanne Somers, an American entrepreneur and actress, can nourish a tired heart.
When things are hard, thinking that this experience will surely help your future self can lift your spirits and spark new thoughts.
Because she endured breast cancer and continued to show a forward-looking way of life, her words may be all the more empowering.
All misfortunes are nothing but stepping stones to the future.NEW!Thoreau
When something unfortunate happens, it can feel like the rest of your life will be nothing but bad.
This quote shines a warm path of light into such a darkened heart.
What counts as misfortune differs from person to person, but in many cases we imagine failure or setback.
Things don’t go smoothly, unforeseen mishaps occur… By seeing them as stepping stones to the future, we can keep facing forward without giving up.
That’s what Thoreau’s words teach us.
If we think of misfortune as a step toward the next stage, we can surely take it in a positive light.
If you keep looking down, you won’t be able to find a rainbow.NEW!Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin
When we’re feeling down, we tend to look down…
This is a famous quote by Chaplin that I’d like you to remember at such times.
Rainbows are said to be a sign of good luck, and seeing one makes you feel fortunate, doesn’t it? In this quote, he encourages us to keep looking forward while reminding us not to miss the rainbow.
Rather than a blunt “Do your best,” it resonates precisely because it uses a gentle, indirect expression—“missing the rainbow.” It’s a quote that feels like someone quietly sitting beside you in support.
He who runs away can fight another day.NEW!Demosthenes
These words can give courage to those who have failed once and feel like their life is over, or who are truly struggling but are holding back out of a sense of responsibility.
This quote is by Demosthenes, an ancient Greek statesman and orator.
He says that although “to flee” may sound like defeat, it actually means stepping back from the situation, regaining composure, and quietly waiting for the right moment.
Even if you quit in an environment that feels unfavorable, it isn’t running away; I feel it’s about not wasting energy so you can challenge yourself again.
No one anywhere becomes happy through envy.NEW!Baltasar Gracián
Everyone feels envy from time to time.
But when it turns into jealousy and makes you hostile toward others, you may end up pushing your own happiness farther away.
Comparing yourself with others isn’t bad, but harboring ill feelings just because you can’t be like them is misplaced.
Constant jealousy wears down your heart and keeps you from seeing your own strengths.
Keep this quote by the philosopher Baltasar Gracián close to your heart, and keep pursuing challenges that lead to your own happiness, not to defeating someone else.
There are, of course, days when your heart hurts.NEW!Ma Rainey
All kinds of things happen in life.
At times you’ll be struck by misfortune that makes you wonder, “Why is this happening?” You may feel it’s unfair, but that’s life—there’s no use lamenting it.
I feel that this quote by blues singer Ma Rainey teaches us the importance of accepting life’s daily ups and downs just as they are.
Bad times don’t last that long, so there are simply days like that! Remember this quote and try to get through them.