Having bad days happens to all of us. There is always something lingering around in our minds that slowly and quietly tear us apart. On those days it's really hard to stay positive. I'm a firm believer that the smallest things could make the biggest difference. That's why on my tough days, I turn to inspirational quotes to keep me going. Here are a collection of 12 of my favorite inspirational quotes that keep me going on my hardest days. I hope they give you a ray of light on your darkest days because you are worth it.
1. "When you can't change the direction of the wind-adjust your sails" -H. Jackson Brown Jr.
This quote is probably my favorite inspirational quote, I use it everywhere. There are some things that you just can't change, but what you can change is your attitude towards things. So even though things may not be going okay, adjust yourself to keep going with the flow.
2. "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" -Winnie The Pooh
Last year, one of my friends gave me a bracelet with this quote on it and I have been in love with it ever since. It's true! We don't always give ourselves the credit we deserve. We are so much more than what we think we are.
3. "Why be afraid if I'm not alone?" -Gloria Estefan
This quote has recently stuck with me in my mind. The first time I went to see the Broadway show On Your Feet, this song and this line stuck with me. It's from Gloria Estefan's song "Coming Out Of The Dark". Very often when we are in a tough situation about ourselves or our lives, we instantly feel alone. No matter what anyone is going through, you are not alone. There is always someone else out there going through the same, if not very similar things. There are people out there who care about you and there is no need to be afraid because you are never alone.
4. "Be the change you wish to see in the world" -Gandhi
This is a very cliche quote, but I love it. You are the future. If you want to see a change in the world, you have to take initiative and be that change. Change starts with a single person.
5. "To have faith is to have wings" -J.M. Barrie
Another quote that came from one of my favorite Broadway shows, Finding Neverland. Whatever having faith means to you, when you have faith, you will fly. Whether that means having faith in a religious figure or having faith in yourself. With a little faith, you will find your wings and fly.
6. "Don't let one cloud obliterate the whole sky" -Anais Nin
I love this quote because it's about not letting one small thing effect you too much. Things do not always go as planned. You can't let a small problem cause darkness to your entire sky. It's just one little dark cloud in your bright sky. Just acknowlede it, then move on without letting it take over your brain.
7. "I'm not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship" -Louisa May Alcott
Everyone has a choppy sea at some point in their lives. It is not always smooth sailing. That's just how life goes. You can't be afraid of the tough moments life throws at you when things get choppy. You are the ship and those storms are what make you a stronger person.
8. "Your time is limited so don't waste it living someone else's life" -Steve Jobs
This one is pretty self explanatory. You only get one life. You have that one life to create yourself as your own unique person. Don't try to live someone else's life, be the best you that you could be.
9. "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today" -Will Rogers
What happened yesterday is in the past, it is done and over with. Thinking about yesterday just wastes some of the 24 hours that we have today. Don't harp on the bad things that happened yesterday. Instead, focus on staying positive about all of the things that could happen today!
10. "Just because your past didn't turn out like you wanted it do, doesn't mean your future can't be brighter than you ever imagined"
This is another one of my all time favorite quotes. I had a tough past that definitely did not turn out anywhere close to the way that I wanted to. I tend to always think about that every single day and mentally beat myself up for it. I am reading this quote every day to remind myself that I'm in charge of my own future. My past is my past and it is up to me to do the best I can to make a better, brighter future for myself. Never look back, always look forward to the bright future ahead.
11. "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" -Milton Berle
Opportunity comes and goes all of the time. If it doesn't come to you, you go to it. You go out there and fight and create that opportunity for yourself. You can do it!
12."Tomorrow is fresh with no mistakes in it" -Lucy Maud Montgomery
If today didn't go as planned, that's okay. There is always tomorrow. Mistakes could have happened today and you need to remember that mistakes are going to happen. Tomorrow is a new day. When you wake up, it is a brand new fresh start. It's up to you to wake up and take on the day tomorrow to make it a great day. Tomorrow will always be brighter.
