Sometimes in life we all face uncertainties, roadblocks ahead of us, not knowing what to do or where to start. We become overwhelmed with our own circumstances and choices we made. Do you ever feel like you are just going through the same old patterns and motions over and over again, landing back where you started and not going anywhere, or sometimes it feels like a never-ending dark tunnel through which you are travelling with no destination or purpose.
Yes, even the best among us go through such phases .life is never in a linear pattern, it cannot be because that is death, it’s always in waves, curves and ups and downs.
Feeling low or down is not the main issue, it’s how we bring ourselves up. That’s what life teaches us.
They say life is a great teacher, and that’s true, it’s on us how we want to take the teachings. It’s like the saying that goes” when life gives you lemons, the choice is yours either you sit and cry over it or make a refreshing lemonade out of it …
We all lose motivation at times, and it’s okay to take breaks and rest our souls. However, we must get back up at some point and work toward our goals, because no one else will do it for us.
If you’ve been feeling unmotivated and exhausted lately, I hope the following quotes will help you to gain inspiration and motivation once again.
1.“No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always become a better version of yourself.” – Madonna
We are our own most important project, and it does take a lot of hard work, determination and vision to become the best version of ourselves. But that said we don’t need to beat ourselves up over our past or present circumstances and make that an excuse not to keep fighting and working hard to become what we truly are , we are limitless and free spirits, we are not bounded by the limitations set by us or our surroundings . ..So understanding this and getting up from where ever you are start building yourself NOW.
2.“The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need tomorrow.” – Robert Tew
Life is full of struggles, but as long as you keep striving and working towards what you want, you’ll get there. Trust and have faith in yourself. If life was easy, it wouldn’t feel so rewarding to finally get what we want out of it.
3.“A man who conquers himself is greater than one who conquers a thousand men in battle”. – Buddha
Your greatest obstacle in life, believe it or not, is yourself. You can be your worst enemy if you listen to the voices inside your head trying to bring you down. Love yourself first. You have to learn to become friends with yourself first if you want to succeed in life.
4.“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angelou
Life experiences can change us, most definitely. However, they don’t have to define us or limit us from our true potential. Use your obstacles as opportunities rather than excuses.
5.“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
You have the whole world inside of you, if only you’d stop looking outside yourself for the answers. You can do whatever you set your mind to in life, as long as you believe you can. The past and future don’t define you; what you do with the present moment does.
6.“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
Age is just a number. So do what your heart wants. Setting new goals or dreaming big does not ask for your age. You are a free soul, so live life without any regrets and do not shy away from your dreams only because you are getting old. Only listen to your heart.
7.“My goal is not to be better than anybody else, but to be better than I used to be.” – Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
I really love this one, because it’s so right. It’s always You Vs You, always, every time, yet we go on competing with others and we feel depressed if someone else hits the home run before we do. But that’s where you are missing the point, you are your own best friend and the best competitor so just focus on winning yourself first and the rest will follow. Set goals and break your own records.
8.“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” ~ Steve Jobs
I think this powerful quote speaks for itself, but just to add our two cents: You’ll never live a happy life if you only fulfill someone else’s dreams. You can either go after your dream or help someone else build theirs, but I think we both know the better decision of the two.
9.“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs
If people look at you like you’re crazy, good. You’re probably doing something right. No matter how far fetched you think your dreams are, go after them anyway. Everyone else is just sitting on the sidelines criticizing you while you’re out there actually playing the game.
10.“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” – Confucious
Would like to end with this great quote, it’s okay to fail; in fact, it’s part of the human experience. Without failing, we would never learn and grow. However, we must get back up and try again, because if we remain persistent, we will eventually succeed.
So guys, hope you have enjoyed reading these inspiring quotes by these great personalities who have actually walked the path and is showing us the way today. So taking them as our role models, we must at least try to use their teachings in our lives in order to make it more substantial and meaningful.
Everything is not about success in material terms, always ask yourself this question ‘if you had to write a book about yourself or make a movie, how you would end it.
What’s most important is the journey and the end. You can start anywhere. So why not start NOW.
Thank You.
Best
Soma
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