Every day is not always spectacular. But each day presents us the opportunity to continue to accomplish what we have set out in our heads to do. Although sometimes it may seem hard to keep going, it is important to remember to do so and work to overcome and triumph over the challenges we face. Here are six quotes that I feel embody the idea of overcoming as well as becoming a better, more strong person in doing so.

"Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat"

-F Scott Fitzgerald

One of the easiest mistakes to make is assuming that your one loss or fail is an indication that you should quit. But in order to become stronger, what we really should do is learn from that defeat. This brings us to the next quote.

"Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn."

-John Maxwell

Instead when we encounter defeat, we should not consider it a loss. Rather we should determine what we can learn from it.

""Take a limitation and turn it into an opportunity. Take an opportunity and turn it into an adventure by dreaming BIG!"

- Jo Franz

The limitations you face can serve as an opportunity to prove your true inner-strength to keep working. When you keep-working towards achievement, you can then envision yourself accomplishing things you never had thought of before.

"If you expect life to be easy, challenges will seem difficult. If you accept that challenges may occur, life will be easier."

-― Rob Liano

This one sort of speaks for itself, challenges are a part of life, and in remembering so persevering can be made easier

"The tests we face in life's journey are not to reveal our weaknesses but to help us discover our inner strengths. We can only know how strong we are when we strive and thrive beyond the challenges we face."

- Kemi Sogunle

What I like about this quote is how it combines ideas of facing hardship and what comes after hardship as well as acknowledging that each and everyone of us will indeed face these challenges in our own lives.

"Failure is an important part of your growth and developing resilience. Don't be afraid to fail."

-Michelle Obama

This is the quote I am deciding to end on because it focuses on resilience which is one of my goals for 2019. I am striving to be a more resilient person, one who continues to work just as hard despite the limits and obstacles placed in front of me currently. So here's to rising above challenges and becoming a better, stronger you.