It is finally 2018, which means a brand new year with fresh starts and new memories. Our new year can start off fantastic, but the feeling starts to drift away as the year progresses. It is hard to keep a positive outlook every single day for an entire year, but it is not impossible. I wanted to spread some positivity with 15 inspirational quotes for you, your family and friends.

1. "The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

2. "When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars." - Oscar Wilde

3. "Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try." - Jack Canfield

4. "The one who falls and gets up is so much stronger than the one who never fell." - Luna Adriana

5. "Sometimes, the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip toe if you must, but take the step." - Naeem Callaway

6. "Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile." - Connor Franta

7. "Don’t count the days, make the days count." - Muhammad Ali

8. "Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination." - William Longgood

9. "Just because my path is different doesn’t mean I’m lost." - Gerard Abrams

10. "F.E.A.R. has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is yours." - Zig Ziglar

11. "If ‘Plan A’ didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters! Stay cool." - Claire Cook

12. "I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." - Stephen R. Covey

13. "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me." - Carol Burnett

14. "H.O.P.E. Hold On, Pain Ends." - Unknown

15. "This is my life...my story...my book. I will no longer let anyone else write it; nor will I apologize for the edits I make." - Steve Maraboli

It is easier to forget the good times and focus on the bad, but that can change if you remain strong and push through it all. Make 2018 worth every second and don’t hold anything back. Just remember: Be yourself... every second... every day.