Sometimes it seems like life is just not going the way that you want it to. Sometimes you are driven to the point of giving up. Sometimes it feels like there is nothing else that you can do in order to make yourself feel better. Well, if you’re feeling this way, then you’re probably having a bad day. I’m here to give you a dose of inspiration to turn your bad day into a good one.

1. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” –MLK Jr.

There is no doubting that it’s difficult to step out of your comfort zone, but it is necessary in order to grow and mature as an individual. Prove your worth by how you act in uncomfortable situations…it says a lot about who you are.

2. “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” –Christopher Robin to Pooh

You can’t live your life constantly doubting your potential. Self-confidence is the ultimate key to success.

3. “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” –FDR

Don’t give up, after all today is only temporary. Believe me when I say that there are better things to come.

4. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” –Thomas Edison

It's easy to lose hope when you are constantly falling short, but be patient because sooner than later it will be your time to shine.

5. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” –Maya Angelou

You’ve probably heard this thousands of times but YOU LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES. Never forget that.

6. “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” –Randy Pausch

Life is filled with obstacles. We’re tested by these obstacles to see how badly we want to achieve our goals. Hard work and consistency pay off.

7. “No one is going to hand me success. I must go out and get it myself. That’s why I’m here. To dominate. To conquer. Both the world, and myself.” –Unknown

Fight for what you want. Chase your dreams.

8. “Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path, and you will find you have crossed the mountain.” –Unknown

When failure strikes, it may seem like the end of the world. Just know that it’s not. Life wasn’t made to be easy. Don’t make a big deal out of nothing, just keep going.

9. “Problems are not stop signs; they are guidelines.” –Robert Schuller

Gain a new perspective. Interpret drawbacks with fresh eyes and make the most of the lessons that they offer you. Use them as guidance.

10. “Let perseverance be your engine and hope be your fuel.” –H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Determination and optimism are the greatest ingredients for success.

11. “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” –MLK Jr.

Just keep going. Push yourself.

12. “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” –Anne Frank

Start now. The only thing stopping you is yourself…get out of the way.

13. “Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.” –Steve Jobs

Isolate yourself from negative energy.

14. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” –Dr. Seuss

Surround yourself with people who truly care. Don’t waste your time on fake people.

15. “It’s just a bad day. Not a bad life.” –Unknown

Keep your chin up. There’s always tomorrow…