It’s the start of a new week, and I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel like I have the case of the Mondays. Do you know what I mean? Do you feel like nothing in your life is going as planned? Or perhaps you feel just blah and don’t want to do anything but crawl back into bed and pull the covers over your head.
I know the feeling, and it’s okay.
However, every day we wake up is a blessing. And to keep you inspired when life gets you down, today, I’m sharing a few more words of encouragement to keep you motivated this week.
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20 Quotes to keep you inspired this week!
- “Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will thrive in spite of it.”– Joel Osteen
- “Tough times never last, but tough people do.”- Robert H. Schuller
- “You never know how strong you are… until being strong is the only choice you have.”― Cayla Mills
- “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.”– Eleanor Roosevelt
- “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”– Christopher Reeve
- “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” -Walt Disney
- “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.”– Friedrich Nietzsche
- “Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.”-Helen Keller
- “In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.”– Drew Barrymore
- “The best way out is always through.” -Robert Frost
- “Anyone can hide. Facing up to things, working through them, that’s what makes you strong.”– Sarah Dessen
- You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’- Eleanor Roosevelt
- “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” -Mother Teresa
- “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” – Hermann Hesse
- “Our ability to handle life’s challenges is a measure of our strength of character.” -Les Brown
- “It takes strength to make your way through grief, to grab hold of life and let it pull you forward.” -Patti Davis
- “Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.” -Misty Copeland
- “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” -Walt Whitman
- “The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering.”- Ben Okri
- “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Post originally published April 2017. Updated 2022.
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25 Comments
Heather
Beautiful quotes that have perfect timing in my life right now. Thank you.
Kamira Gayle
You’re welcome!
Hindy Pearson
Love these quotes!! I have a special book where I write favourite quotes – funny, sad, inspiring and motivating. I’ve been doing it since I was a kid and I always have a few hanging around my desk. I use them for inspiration and to keep me working towards my goal on the very rare occasion when I feel it will never happen.
Kamira Gayle
That’s a great habit to have. Don’t quit. Never stop dreaming . 🙂
Dash Kitten Crew
The last Emerson is a favourite of ours. We love seeing these kind of quotes on Twitter every day it IS inspiring!
Kamira Gayle
🙂 We need more positivity!
Debbie Bailey
This quote is one of my all-time favorites and has been super helpful when I was facing trying times. “You never know how strong you are… until being strong is the only choice you have.” Great quote selections!
Kamira Gayle
Yes! That’s one of my favs too Debbie and sooo true! 🙂
Sonja
I love #5. All of them are inspiring. I have a little notebook with all the travel quotes I adore. But as often as I read them I can never remember who said them ACK.
Kamira Gayle
😀 I can be forgetful too… you should see my work desk…Post its galore! Glad you enjoyed the quotes.
Sweet Purrfections
You don’t know how much I needed these quotes today. I’m struggling with my early retirement and not feeling to self confident right now. I think my favorite quote is “You never know how strong you are… until being strong is the only choice you have.”.
Kamira Gayle
Sweet Purrfections,
I’m glad for the timing. I empathize with you. A big transition like that seems awesome but it’s a transition just the same. It’s a big adjustment. In a way you are “grieving” your old routine/ working life and entering a new chapter. Harder than anticipated, but I’m sure with time it’s oh so worth it! You deserve ME time!
Ruth Epstein
Fantastic quotes, so many talk to me and I always say a good quote kicks my butt, thanks so much for that list 🙂
Kamira Gayle
Ruth,
You’re welcome! Glad to help inspire that kick in the pants! 😉
Rebecca at MattieDog
Definitely needed these today – and I truly wish the world could be a bit more childlike and kind. My personal favorite: “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thank you so much!
Kamira Gayle
Rebecca,
You’re welcome! Glad it helped.
Amy Shojai, CABC
Wow, I’m saving this post. These are wonderful and I know that they’ll make me feel better just re-reading them …oh….constantly, LOL! Thanks!
Kamira Gayle
Amy,
Nice! Happy to make you smile .
Jessica Shipman | Beagles & Bargains
These are all amazing quotes. It’s good to have a list compiled for when things get tough. I’m definitely saving this for that time!
Kamira Gayle
Perfect idea!
Tenacious Little Terrier
So many good ones. I just watched a Misty Copeland documentary the other day!
Kamira Gayle
Thanks! Oh yes, I heard about her just recently. So inspiring. I didn’t know she had a documentary.I’ll have to search for that on my Netflix. Thanks!
CPCCares
So many beautiful quotes to choose from but right now i’m feeling: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” -Walt Whitman
Kamira Gayle
CPC Cares
Thanks! I like that one too! Keep looking to the light, keep the negativity behind you. 🙂
Kia
I love quotes especially inspirational ones! You have so many good ones. A good inspirational quote always makes me feel good!