Options In Life Quotes

“Serpentining" means trying to control a situation, backing out of it, pretending it's not happening, or maybe even pretending that you don't care. We use it to dodge conflict, discomfort, possible confrontation, the potential for shame or hurt, and/or criticism (self- or other-inflicted). Serpentining can lead to hiding out, pretending, avoidance, procrastination, rationalizing, blaming, and lying.

I have a tendency to want to serpentine when I feel vulnerable. If I have to make a difficult call, I'll try to script both sides of it. I'll convince myself that I should wait, I'll draft an e-mail while telling myself that it's better in writing, and I'll think of a million other things to do. I'll emotionally run back and forth until I'm exhausted.”
― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

“Few would argue that a simpler consciousness, no matter how harmonious, is preferable to a more complex one. While we might admire the serenity of the lion in repose, the tribesman’s untroubled acceptance of his fate, or the child’s wholehearted involvement in the present, they cannot offer a model for resolving our predicament. The order based on innocence is now beyond our grasp. Once the fruit is plucked from the tree of knowledge, the way back to Eden is barred forever.”
― Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

“Wealth gives you options, and your decisions about what to do with your options say much about your character.”
― Beau Sides, Unseen Tears: The Challenges of Orphans and Orphanages in China

“If you excessively concentrate on a closed door, you may miss the alternative easy entries!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“An option means decision, and a decision means acknowledging something is wrong and the shame one can no longer hide from.”
― Na'ama Yehuda, Emilia

“Don't let someone treat you like shit or you're just one of many options,' Know your worth...'Remember!, One of The most powerful thing about time is...it CHANGES..' everything! that defines you' ”
― Napz Cherub Pellazo

“In life, you always have options. Your goal and role is to figure out which ones work better for you.”
― Germany Kent

“Too often folks get caught up in a false dichotomy, an either this or that trap. There’s usually at least a third good option waiting to be found. -- Craig in Flower Girl A Novel”
― Merida Johns, Flower Girl A Novel

“Making a choice requires more than selecting between option A and option B.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, The Path to a Meaningful Life

“Layout your options, create a beautiful masterpiece of yours.”
― Napz Cherub Pellazo

“Doing’ is always a better option than just ‘trying’ because doing gets you more focused and there is no room to give up, whereas trying hands you the choice to give up anytime.”
― Victor Kwegyir, Quotable Quotes For Business: Lessons For Success

“As a coach, several foundations are essential. One of the biggest is learning how to ask thoughtful questions. Questions help clients get unstuck, explore their options, figure out what they can control, and take meaningful action.”
― Darcy Luoma, Thoughtfully Fit: Your Training Plan for Life and Business Success

“You have options. Learn how to turn things around and use them to your advantage. If you are feeling stuck today shift your focus because opportunity is everywhere.”
― Germany Kent

“If you want your mind to find what it's looking for quickly, just multiply your options!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

“Struggling isn't the best option. Calm at its most chaotic is.”
― Hadinet Tekie

“Faith is realistic and objective; David didn't pick only one stone down the river when approaching the giant, but five. How many stones do you have as you are facing your giant today?”
― Dr. Lucas D. Shallua