Down in the dumps? Read these uplifting quotes and feel-good reminders to bring back that smile.
Ups and downs are normal, and it's impossible to be
feeling positive constantly. The key to bouncing back or finding a
positive mindset quickly is having a dependable go-to when you're down. Uplifting quotes
always seem to help us feel better quickly and to be grateful (a most
powerful emotion) or simply to recognize that we don't have it so bad,
or that things could be worse.
There is a challenge with running from what we don't want, because the core feeling creating the motivation is negative and that will attract more negative people and situations to our lives. So here are some uplifting quotes with empowering thoughts to run toward for more positive inspiration. I've included some of my own self love quotes, and some from other inspirational people.
"Your dreams don't have to be lofty; they just have to be lived." Kelly Rudolph
"It's your life; live it well." Judge Judy Sheindlin
I admire Judge Judy's guts and boundaries, and I love this quote. We often feel guilt about wanting nice things when some people don't have nearly as much. Who are we to want lavish vacations, nice cars, beautiful homes around the world, financial wealth, and fulfilling relationships? Well, who are we not to want nice things, great people in our lives, and abundance? Many people who achieve abundance outwardly feel guilt or unworthiness internally, which makes it short-lived, or they become ill and can't enjoy it. Remember, it's your life. You're here to be happy and learn as much as you possibly can.
"Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings." Unknown
We know that fear arises on a daily basis for most of us and focusing on our dreams is a great inspiration that defeats that fear. It energizes us and puts us in a positive mindset. Words are cheap, and actions have always spoken the loudest. And I'm going to throw in another of my own quotes here regarding faith. "Your faith will always get you through. Make sure you believe in something bigger than you." My experience in coaching hundreds of clients has been that when we feel overwhelmed or out of control, we're disconnected from our faith or spiritual center. Faith is not necessarily religion, but it can be. Find what works best for you, and stay in touch with it daily.
"We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason." Unknown
Sometimes the reason we desperately need an uplifting quote is because someone in our life has really pushed our buttons or dragged us down. Remember that we're here to be happy and learn as much as we possibly can. We do this by being the best we can be, and empowering other people to be their best. During this process, we encounter people who we may not choose to have in our lives, but there is something to learn about ourselves from each and every one of them. No one meets by accident. Some people we meet, we realize have so positively impacted our lives that we don't know where we'd be without their influence. This is a great quote for them too.
"Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life… including you." Kelly Rudolph
Women are often brought up to care for everyone else first, and have only the time that's left over for ourselves. That would be okay if there ever was any time left over, but there isn't, and until we schedule it, there may never be. No need to feel guilty taking Me Time anymore. Flight attendants instruct us that in the event of a sudden change in cabin pressure, we are to put our own oxygen mask on first before helping others. We can't help anyone if we're dead, and sometimes we die inside taking care of everyone but ourselves. Here's a bonus quote about self-care: "Allowing yourself to take a break is a sign of self-respect."
"Negative people need drama like it's oxygen. Stay positive and take their breath away." Unknown
If you are positive person, you know the feeling you get around those who are not. You start to feel anxious and maybe a little cranky and down. Realize that negative people like drama. They will tell you their problems with no desire to solve them, because they are getting attention by having problems. If either of you solve the problem, they will have to create another one for their attention-getting strategy. Negative, drama-fueled people are insecure, and dislike those of us who are happier than they are. They feel threatened and want company in their dismay. Rather than getting dragged down by them, keep your positive attitude, and take the wind out of their negative sail. Look at it like a game to make it fun.
"Laugh at yourself. It tones your facial muscles and attitude." Kelly Rudolph
Stop taking yourself so seriously. Life is meant to be fun. When you mess up, learn whatever lesson you can and start laughing. If you can read that quote and it doesn't bring a smile, you're too serious. Tone your facial muscles and attitude with a laugh and get on with your day.
"Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you've ever imagined." Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss is frickin' brilliant. This uplifting quote is so empowering that first it brings a smile to my face and then tears, because if we all realized the power and importance of it, the world would be a much more positive place. Just imagine knowing, without a doubt, that you are brave, strong, smart and beautiful every day. Doesn't that feel great?
"It's your life. Be sure you're playing to your strengths instead of simply to other people's weaknesses." Kelly Rudolph
By taking care of others, we often wind up enabling them rather than empowering them to be better people. What are you good at? Are you doing that in your life, or do you need to start? Who in your life are you doing too much for — things they should be responsible for doing? By allowing them to take responsibility for themselves a little at a time, you can empower them rather than enabling them to remain weak. It's important to know that if guilt is your motivating factor for playing to other people's weaknesses, it will never make you stronger or heal your guilt. Forgive yourself, learn from it, and move on to play to your strengths.
"May you see sunshine where others see shadows, and opportunities where others see obstacles." Unknown
Many people you will meet along your journey may see only shadows and obstacles, but wherever those are, the sunshine and opportunities are right there too — and you can find them.
There is a challenge with running from what we don't want, because the core feeling creating the motivation is negative and that will attract more negative people and situations to our lives. So here are some uplifting quotes with empowering thoughts to run toward for more positive inspiration. I've included some of my own self love quotes, and some from other inspirational people.
"Your dreams don't have to be lofty; they just have to be lived." Kelly Rudolph
Sometimes we feel like our dreams are too big, and we'll never
realize them, so it's important to have small dreams as well as large
ones. This way, you can reach the smaller ones more easily, and feel a
sense of accomplishment and completion. The confidence this builds will
make your bigger dreams not only feel more attainable, but they will
actually be more likely to be realized. The example I use with my
clients is, "You don't have to own the boat; you just have to go for a sail." Kelly Rudolph
I admire Judge Judy's guts and boundaries, and I love this quote. We often feel guilt about wanting nice things when some people don't have nearly as much. Who are we to want lavish vacations, nice cars, beautiful homes around the world, financial wealth, and fulfilling relationships? Well, who are we not to want nice things, great people in our lives, and abundance? Many people who achieve abundance outwardly feel guilt or unworthiness internally, which makes it short-lived, or they become ill and can't enjoy it. Remember, it's your life. You're here to be happy and learn as much as you possibly can.
"Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings." Unknown
We know that fear arises on a daily basis for most of us and focusing on our dreams is a great inspiration that defeats that fear. It energizes us and puts us in a positive mindset. Words are cheap, and actions have always spoken the loudest. And I'm going to throw in another of my own quotes here regarding faith. "Your faith will always get you through. Make sure you believe in something bigger than you." My experience in coaching hundreds of clients has been that when we feel overwhelmed or out of control, we're disconnected from our faith or spiritual center. Faith is not necessarily religion, but it can be. Find what works best for you, and stay in touch with it daily.
"We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason." Unknown
Sometimes the reason we desperately need an uplifting quote is because someone in our life has really pushed our buttons or dragged us down. Remember that we're here to be happy and learn as much as we possibly can. We do this by being the best we can be, and empowering other people to be their best. During this process, we encounter people who we may not choose to have in our lives, but there is something to learn about ourselves from each and every one of them. No one meets by accident. Some people we meet, we realize have so positively impacted our lives that we don't know where we'd be without their influence. This is a great quote for them too.
"Taking care of yourself makes you stronger for everyone in your life… including you." Kelly Rudolph
Women are often brought up to care for everyone else first, and have only the time that's left over for ourselves. That would be okay if there ever was any time left over, but there isn't, and until we schedule it, there may never be. No need to feel guilty taking Me Time anymore. Flight attendants instruct us that in the event of a sudden change in cabin pressure, we are to put our own oxygen mask on first before helping others. We can't help anyone if we're dead, and sometimes we die inside taking care of everyone but ourselves. Here's a bonus quote about self-care: "Allowing yourself to take a break is a sign of self-respect."
"Negative people need drama like it's oxygen. Stay positive and take their breath away." Unknown
If you are positive person, you know the feeling you get around those who are not. You start to feel anxious and maybe a little cranky and down. Realize that negative people like drama. They will tell you their problems with no desire to solve them, because they are getting attention by having problems. If either of you solve the problem, they will have to create another one for their attention-getting strategy. Negative, drama-fueled people are insecure, and dislike those of us who are happier than they are. They feel threatened and want company in their dismay. Rather than getting dragged down by them, keep your positive attitude, and take the wind out of their negative sail. Look at it like a game to make it fun.
"Laugh at yourself. It tones your facial muscles and attitude." Kelly Rudolph
Stop taking yourself so seriously. Life is meant to be fun. When you mess up, learn whatever lesson you can and start laughing. If you can read that quote and it doesn't bring a smile, you're too serious. Tone your facial muscles and attitude with a laugh and get on with your day.
"Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and twice as beautiful as you've ever imagined." Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss is frickin' brilliant. This uplifting quote is so empowering that first it brings a smile to my face and then tears, because if we all realized the power and importance of it, the world would be a much more positive place. Just imagine knowing, without a doubt, that you are brave, strong, smart and beautiful every day. Doesn't that feel great?
"It's your life. Be sure you're playing to your strengths instead of simply to other people's weaknesses." Kelly Rudolph
By taking care of others, we often wind up enabling them rather than empowering them to be better people. What are you good at? Are you doing that in your life, or do you need to start? Who in your life are you doing too much for — things they should be responsible for doing? By allowing them to take responsibility for themselves a little at a time, you can empower them rather than enabling them to remain weak. It's important to know that if guilt is your motivating factor for playing to other people's weaknesses, it will never make you stronger or heal your guilt. Forgive yourself, learn from it, and move on to play to your strengths.
"May you see sunshine where others see shadows, and opportunities where others see obstacles." Unknown
Many people you will meet along your journey may see only shadows and obstacles, but wherever those are, the sunshine and opportunities are right there too — and you can find them.
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