We all have those moments, or extensive time periods, when we need a strong pick-me-up to help us get by. A lot of us may turn to friends or family for words of wisdom, but here are some quotes that have helped me a lot in the past, aid me in the present, and will continue to do so in the future:

"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." Earl Nightingale 

This is just so accurate in every possible way, for any dream or goal. I know I am not the only one who has felt discouraged, or thought they couldn't accomplish something due to the longevity of preparation, but time never stops ticking. You will never get the time you have back, so utilize it, and recognize that it is absolutely worth your while. If the time is passing anyway, you might as well do something awesome with it, so keep pushing through. You will get there!

"Life is way too short to spend another day at war with yourself." Anonymous 

Life is too short for a lot of things but, most importantly, stop doubting yourself. Stop questioning everything you do, worrying about what others think, and holding back because of fear that you cannot do it. It is time to live your life with full trust in yourself. 

"Work hard and be nice to people." Anonymous

As simple as this sounds, it is unbelievable the amount of people who don't do this. It is also unbelievable how much better you will feel if you actually do this. Think about it, not only are you making your day better by accomplishing things through hard work, but you are making other peoples' days better by simply being nice to them. These are simple, but wise words. It will change your life.

"Be miserable... Or motivate yourself; the choice is always yours." Anonymous 

This is, by far, one of my favorites. It never feels good to fail a test, have to drop a class due to grades, or cut yourself short of all the opportunities presented to you. If you are lazy now, all you are going to do is feel upset and beat yourself up later. This is a choice we all have to make every, single day. Of course, we have our lazy days, and may fall short sometimes, but when it is time to buckle down, choose to do so. 

"If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?" Steve Jobs

No, this does not mean go sky diving, take a trip to Paris, ride in a hot air balloon, and take a road trip in one week. This merely means to rethink the decisions you make in a day. You can wake up and decide to be in a bad mood, or you can decide to be in a good mood. You can decide to offer help to someone in need, or you can continue to watch them suffer. You can decide to take a risk and get out of your comfort zone, or stay in your safety bubble. Ultimately, are you going to feel good with the decisions you make today, no matter how big or how small they are? If so, then you are living life to the fullest.

"You've got enemies? Good. That means you actually stood up for something in your life." Eminem

Trust me, not everyone is going to agree with you, and you are most definitely not going to agree with everyone. There are times when standing up for something you believe in is absolutely appropriate. We must choose our battles wisely, but if you feel confident in your stance and you are positive you want to say it, do not be worried if you make enemies. Honest people can disagree, and it is most respectable if you can convey your beliefs in a poised manner. Do not be afraid to shine light on another point of view.