
Motivational quotes are more powerful than most people think. Whenever I’m having a really rough day or I’m feeling extremely uninspired, I turn to motivational quotes.
There’s something about reading them that really sparks something in me to get up and continue on. Over the years, I’ve found some quotes that I absolutely love and I feel like these can shine a little bit of light on any gloomy day.
I know what it’s like to have such a bad day and not know how to get that spark of motivation back. It can seem to suck the life out of you. By sharing these quotes, I hope to help anybody who is having a hard day to get that spark back.
I encourage you to grab a notebook and write any of these motivational quotes down that speak to you. Then, make it a regular routine to write one or two quotes down whenever you see a good one. This way you can open your notebook and read them whenever you need a boost of motivation.
15 Motivation Quotes
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “The way to get started is to stop talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney
- “The people who are crazy enough to think they change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs
- “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
- “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” – George Addair
- “Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” – Charles Swindoll
- “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford
- “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
- “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun
- “You might have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher
- “All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.” – Michael John Bobak
- “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
- “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs
- “Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
Did any of these motivational quotes inspire you or move you in any way?
Honestly, I had to choose one quote that really stands out to me right now, it would be #11 because I have the hardest time stepping out of my comfort zone. It’s scary but so necessary. I know that I will not accomplish much if I stay in my little safe bubble. If you have a favorite quote that’s not on my list and you’d like to share it then please leave it in the comments. Let’s share the positive vibes!
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Amanda Burnett is a 25-year-old content creator. Growing up with a disability, she wanted to prove to herself that she was capable of accomplishing her dream life. Today she is helping her audience realize their potential as well! Her goal is to motivate as many people as she can through her lifestyle, beauty, and self-improvement content.
Love these! So inspiring 🙂
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Normally, I would go with #11 too but your #15 “Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” is a quote that I had never seen before and it fits me to a T 🙂
1 & 10 for sure. Fighting mental health is a daily battle. I never stop believing so I am always halfway there 😄😄
Great post.
Tiana/ fablemoonsays.com
I love motivational quotes. I think my favorite from your list is #7 from Henry Ford. I’d never heard it before. Thank you for sharing!
Nice !!!
#14 is my FAV!! 💕 Happy Friday girl! I hope you have a great weekend!
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These are so great! Thank you for the inspiration!
Love this post! Here are two of my faves: “Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” – Mark Twain. And “There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.” – Mother Teresa ❤️❤️
Hi Margaret, I absolutely love those! Thank you for sharing those with me. xx
I love those quotes! #10 and #13 are standing out for me right now!
All of them are so inspiring .Adding few of them to my journal .thanks for sharing this collection.
Thank you! I’m so glad you found some you liked.
This is such a good list! I find a lot of comfort in quotes too, I’d not heard of #6 before but this particularly resonated with me! Lovely post x
Thank you so much! Quotes can be quite powerful. I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. xx
I really needed this for My Monday motivation!!
Thank you ! 😊
I love these quotes! Just what you need to here sometimes, especially after a tricky day! Thank you for sharing such an uplifting post 🥰
I’m so glad you found it helpful! xx
I love #8! You should always, pickup yourself up…dust yourself off and keep your head up! 🙂
A nice collection of quotes here — definitely got some that are motivational!
After doing my inspirational quotes as phone backgrounds last week for mental health awareness, I realised how important the power of reading one positive thing a day can be 🙂 thanks for this post! x
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” – Jim Ryun
That one’s definetly my philosophy for life! 🙂
– aimlief
Brilliant and just what I needed to read today! I’ll be saving this post to look back every time I need a kick up the butt!
Great post lovely! I love finding new inspirational quotes to inspire me throughout the week 🙂
Shannon x
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These are some wonderful quotes – my favourite is number 12! Pinned for later as I think it’s always handy to come back to these if you’re having a tough day. Thanks for sharing 🙂 x
9 is spot on Amanda. Bloggers and most folks always seem to search for motivation but it is about looking within for a freeing intent, not outside to motivation, to develop the persistence, patience and commitment that leads to developing new habits.
Ryan
Such great quotes, I haven’t heard of some of these before! Thank you for sharing x
I think we have something in common. I will keep this in the list. I also like to listen to motivational speeches as well.
I love quotes and Eleanor Roosevelt definitely an all time fave! Was do glad to see her on the list!
Love the quotes! I really like number 2. Took a pic on my phone and will try and look at them every day to inspire myself!!
Love a good motivational quote! Especially the 10% and 90% one x
You have such a good collection of quotes! I can’t decide which is my favorite #2 or #10. They’re both applicable to my own life. Thanks for sharing!
I adore a motivational quote and some of these are my fave! Thanks for the little motivating post xx