Let’s be honest – we all have those days where we really are hanging by a thread but putting on a smile and trying our best. Whether we fake smile through days or make it through awkward social situations, sometimes our best doesn’t feel like enough… and that’s okay. So we curated these 100 Funny Quotes On Trying My Best for people like you and me.
And it’s okay to laugh in those moments, let’s dive in!
Classic “Trying My Best” One-Liners
“Trying my best… but mostly trying to stay awake.”
“I gave it my all. My all just wasn’t much today.”
“Running on caffeine, chaos, and mild confusion.”
“Still trying my best… to not punch anyone.”
“Today’s productivity brought to you by procrastination.”
“This is me giving 100%… of what’s left after mentally checking out.”
“Thriving? No. Surviving? Also questionable.”
“Effort level: I got out of bed.”
“I’m like a browser with 47 tabs open. 3 are frozen. No idea where the music is coming from.”
“Me: trying to function. Also me: buffering.”
“Mentally, I’ve already clocked out.”
“My motivation ran off with my last ounce of energy.”
“Doing my best. Please lower your expectations.”
“Functioning at a solid 3 out of 10.”
“I’m on the edge… of a nap.”
“Trying my best not to eat cookies for dinner again. Failing.”
“If effort were pizza, I gave you the crust.”
“Low energy, high sarcasm. Let’s go.”
“Don’t expect too much—I barely expect anything myself.”
Trying at Work… Kinda
“Trying my best at work, which currently means Googling how to stay awake with my eyes open.”
“Today’s forecast: 90% effort in looking busy, 10% actual productivity.”
“Every time I say ‘Let’s circle back,’ just know I’m mentally circling the drain.”
“Giving corporate excellence the bare minimum it deserves.”
“Trying to care… it’s not going well.”
“Team player, but the team is just me and my anxiety.”
“Productivity level: I made a spreadsheet. It’s empty, but it’s pretty.”
“Trying to be a professional adult but the loading bar is stuck.”
“Excelling in appearing busy while doing nothing.”
“My work ethic is mostly caffeine and deadlines.”
“Still employed. Honestly, that’s the miracle.”
“Meetings: where trying your best means pretending your camera is frozen.”
“Replying to emails with ‘per my last email’ because I’m trying not to scream.”
“HR asked me to be more ‘engaged.’ So I showed up with a coffee and a frown.”
“Trying to keep it together during meetings like a duck in a hurricane.”
“I do my best thinking in the five minutes before I have to present.”
“Climbing the corporate ladder one panic attack at a time.”
“Can I put ‘trying not to lose it’ under special skills?”
“Still trying. Not succeeding. But trying.”
“Effort today: I wore pants.”
Social Life, Awkwardness, and Bare-Minimum Energy
“Trying to socialize like a functional adult. Keyword: trying.”
“Trying my best not to cancel plans… again.”
“Being friendly requires energy. I am currently out of stock.”
“Overthinking every text I send. That’s my cardio.”
“Introvert trying to small talk: panicked blinking”
“I’m not antisocial. I’m anti-exertion.”
“Being a people person is exhausting.”
“I smiled, nodded, and now I need a nap.”
“Still trying to figure out if that joke I made in 2014 was offensive.”
“Flirting? More like awkward eye contact and bad jokes.”
“Effort level: I went outside today.”
“I waved and tripped. Social life: 1, Me: 0.”
“Trying to blend in, but I’m a highlighter in a sea of pencils.”
“Small talk gives me big anxiety.”
“I used up all my social battery saying ‘hi.’”
“Pretending I’m fine in public is my best party trick.”
“Trying not to be weird. Failing beautifully.”
“I RSVP’d yes. I meant no.”
“Attempting human interaction—stand back, it could go wrong.”
Mental Health, Chaos, and ‘Meh’ Energy
“My brain is a browser with too many tabs and none of them are loading.”
“Trying my best not to spiral. Please hold.”
“Self-care? Is crying in the shower self-care?”
“Therapist: ‘You’re doing great.’ Me: laughs nervously”
“I scheduled rest but forgot to rest during the rest.”
“I’m fine. Just the emotionally unstable kind of fine.”
“My best today involves snacks and deep sighs.”
“On the outside: calm. On the inside: ‘AAAAAAAAAH.’”
“Trying not to cry in public: Level expert.”
“I’ve reached the ‘talking to inanimate objects for comfort’ phase.”
“Attempting peace of mind. Getting mild chaos instead.”
“Tried journaling. Ended up doodling sad tacos.”
“This brain is closed for maintenance.”
“Trying not to have a meltdown over minor inconveniences.”
“I’m okay…ish.”
“Still trying to fix my sleep schedule. It’s winning.”
“My coping strategy is memes and a blank stare.”
“Some days are ‘do your best.’ Others are ‘just show up in sweatpants.’”
“Trying to be mindful while also screaming inside.”
“Let’s normalize doing your best while slightly losing your mind.”
Gentle humor for tired souls
“Trying my best, even if it looks like a blooper reel.”
“Progress, not perfection… or even adequacy.”
“Some days, trying means brushing your teeth. That counts.”
“I got out of bed. Where’s my award?”
“Trying is brave. Especially in this economy.”
“Life’s hard. But look at you go!”
“Even a potato can be mashed, fried, and loved. Be the potato.”
“Trying your best means something—even if no one sees it.”
“Every little effort is a win. Even this one.”
“You’re not lazy. You’re surviving with flair.”
“Trying your best is enough. So is taking a break.”
“Even messes can shine. Just add glitter.”
“Keep going. Even if it’s slowly. Especially if it’s slowly.”
“You’re doing better than you think.”
“Trying your best = superhero energy in disguise.”
“Hot mess? Still hot. Still trying.”
“Progress is progress, even in pajamas.”
“Trying today may mean resting. Resting is effort, too.”
“You don’t have to be perfect to be proud.”
“This isn’t the end. It’s just a plot twist.”
Final Thoughts: Trying Is Enough (Even If You’re Just Barely Hanging On)
Life isn’t always filled with motivational posters. Some days it’s chaotic, sarcastic, and sleepy. And don’t forget that it’s okay not to be perfect, trying is the real name of the game. That’s the wrap-up of our collection of 100 Funny Quotes On Trying My Best.
Send these quotes to your colleague, friends or save them for your next “done’ day.
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