Do you feel like you are living your best life?

My guess is that right now, your answer might be no. Which is why you are looking for some inspiration and motivation. I have been told by many teachers in my life that if you want something, find someone who has that and ask them what they did to achieve that same goal. There are so many great people that have worked hard to pave the way so that the rest of us can learn from them and go forward living our best life. 

Are you looking for inspiration on following your dreams?

Following your dreams can be scary, but it is so worth it if you can make the leap of faith. No matter how big or small you think your dreams are, you have every right to pursue living the life that you want. Honestly, I think it is a big part of living authentically as who you are. Your dreams can make life exciting and your dreams can lead you to some of the most amazing people you will ever meet in your life!

#2. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” – Henry David Thoreau

#3. “Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.” – Joseph Campbell

#4. “You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe.” - Oprah Winfrey

#5. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney

#6. “Don’t wait for the right opportunity. Create it.” – George Bernard Shaw

Do you need a little pick me up or a boost to your confidence so that you know you can get through whatever challenge you are facing today?

We all face difficulty in life. These challenges come across our paths every day. I want to ask you to make this pledge to yourself, “Stop judging my challenges.” Whether you are going through a difficult time in your relationship, or finding yourself unemployed for the first time in your life, or you just got a flat tire, or you just don’t feel like going to the grocery store today, or you have nothing to wear to your high school reunion, all of these situations can seem like the end of the world if you allow your mind to go there. Sometimes a mindset shift is all you need.

Keep reading for some inspiration to keep going!

#8. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” Vince Lombardi 

#9. “It isn’t where you came from. It’s where you’re going that counts.” – Ella Fitzgerald

#10. “I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life—and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.” – Georgia O'Keeffe

#11. “There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice.” – Michelle Obama

Are you going through a change or transition in your life?

Speaking of challenges, sometimes the most difficult ones involve change. Change and transition in life are inevitable. Change means progress even if you can’t see it while you are going through it. These transitions create memories or milestones in your life. Appreciate change. It can be scary, but it’s also pretty amazing on the other side. 

#13. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein

#14. “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one.” – Dolly Parton

#15. “One Way To Get The Most Out Of Life Is To Look Upon It As An Adventure.” – William Feather

#16. “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” – Jim Rohn

#17. “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” – Soren Kierkegaard

#18. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.” – Maya Angelou

#19. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did.” – Mark Twain

#20. “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg

#21. “Don’t worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright.” – Bob Marley

Words of Wisdom from a friend when you are feeling not worthy of the good things in life:

Sometimes when you feel like you have yet again missed the mark of perfection in whatever it is that you tried to do, you want to hide from everyone. You want to cover up so that nobody sees what a disappointment you are. Fake your feelings while you beat yourself up from the inside. When you find yourself digging this hole, please remember these last 4 quotes that I know your best friend in the word would say to you if he/she had the words.

#23. “Keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.” – Marilyn Monroe

#24. “Nothing is worth more than laughter. It is strength to laugh and to abandon oneself, to be light.” – Frida Kahlo

#25. “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn

Conclusion:

Life can get rocky. Sometimes you may feel like you will never get off of the “Struggle Bus”. During these times your self sabotage is at an all time high. It can be incredibly hard to believe that things can get better and you start hiding from everyone. But life has so much to offer you! You can find inspiration all around you. Open your eyes, your mind, and especially your heart. Live. Laugh. Love. Dream. Soar!

Please leave a comment below with your favorite inspirational quote. The comments are also there for any questions or ideas you would like to share. I look forward to hearing from you!