Cohesive Devices - Exercise

The following expressions can help convey the message that it's natural and acceptable to make mistakes or falter when life gets overwhelming.

You can't do it all.
It's okay to stumble.
Everyone has their breaking point.
Even the best juggle imperfectly.
You can't pour from an empty cup.
It's alright to take a step back.
Nobody's perfect.
Mistakes are part of the journey.
It's okay to drop the ball sometimes.
Don't sweat the small stuff.
You can't win them all.
Perfection is overrated.
Everyone trips up now and then.
Don't be too hard on yourself.
It's okay to miss a beat.
Even the best fall down sometimes.
Give yourself some grace.
We all have off days.
It's okay to need a break.
You can't be everywhere at once.

Failure is a natural part of the process and nothing to be feared. Here are some idiomatic sentences that are both witty and innovative, expressing the idea that it's okay to fail sometimes:

"When you're painting your masterpiece, it's okay if a few strokes go astray."
"Not every seed will sprout, but that doesn’t mean you should stop planting."
"A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor."
"If you aren't getting wiped out, it is quite possible that you aren't pushing yourself hard enough."
"When shooting for the stars, it’s okay if you land on the moon."
"Even a clock that stops is right twice a day, so give yourself some slack."
"If you’re reaching for the stars, expect to stumble over a few clouds."
"A diamond with a flaw is better than a pebble without one."
"When weaving your tapestry, it's okay if a few threads are tangled."
"Even the best recipes need a pinch of trial and error."
"You can't climb every mountain without slipping on a few rocks."
"If you’re aiming high, expect a few arrows to fall short."
"Every great explorer got lost a few times before finding their way."
"Even the sharpest knife needs sharpening, so don’t worry about a dull moment."
"If you never miss the mark, you might not be challenging yourself enough."
"Every inventor had a few sparks that didn’t ignite."
"It’s okay to trip on your path; it’s still progress forward."
"When you're juggling chainsaws, it's okay if you occasionally nick a finger."
"Even superheroes need a day off; sometimes it's okay to hang up the cape."
"Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a stress-free life."
"When life throws you too many lemons, it's fine to let some hit the ground."
"You can't dance at every wedding, so don't beat yourself up if you miss a step."
"If you're burning the candle at both ends, expect a few wax spills."
"Sometimes the early bird needs to hit the snooze button."
"Don't try to catch every ball; some are meant to bounce."
"You can't carry the weight of the world without dropping a few stones."
"Even the best tightrope walkers wobble."
"When you're spinning too many plates, one is bound to crash."
"It's fine to let the chips fall where they may, as long as you pick yourself up."
"You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps, so it's okay to take a leap of faith and sometimes fall."
"Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so pace yourself and accept the occasional stumble."
"Even if you water every plant, expect a few to wilt."
"When you're rowing with one oar, it's alright to go in circles sometimes."
"You can't herd cats without losing a few along the way."
"In the game of life, it's okay to drop the ball once in a while."
"Even the best chefs spill a little salt."
"You can't be all things to all people, so it's okay to say 'no' sometimes."