The month of September is here, and it’s time to start the new school year. August is also a month for getting inspired, so here are some quotes that will keep you strong and happy throughout the next 30 days:
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”–Jimmy Dean
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” –Jimmy Dean
This quote is perfect for keeping your head up during a difficult time. It’s easy to get down on yourself when things don’t go as planned, but this quote reminds us that we always have a choice in how we react.
We can choose to be positive and resilient no matter what happens in our lives.
“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.”–Lyndon B. Johnson
- Don’t worry about what you can’t change.
- Focus on what you can change.
- Focus on the future, not the past.
- Don’t let yesterday’s mistakes affect your future
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”–Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt said it best: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” When you dream, you see what is possible and your mind can create just about anything.
You may not be able to make all of your dreams come true, but don’t let that stop you from dreaming. Your dreams are the seeds of success, fuel that keeps us going and light at the end of the tunnel.
Dream big!
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”–Robert Frost
To me, this quote is about embracing the fact that life is not always fair. It’s about taking what you can from it and moving on. Life can be difficult and hard sometimes.
But ultimately, it gives us the opportunity to learn and grow as human beings. We have an opportunity to take a journey—to explore new things and meet new people, who will hopefully become lifelong friends or even family members.
Life isn’t perfect; in fact, it can be pretty messy at times! However, if we remain positive and remember that life is short (and therefore precious), then we will be able to get through even the most challenging times with grace and dignity intact.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”–Steve Jobs
If you are not passionate about what you do for a living, it’s time to find something that inspires you.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all things worth finding, the journey may be more important than the destination.–Steve Jobs
If you don’t love what you do and can’t get excited about every project in your career path, then reexamine your options and look for new ones that will give meaning and purpose back into your life.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched-they must be felt with the heart.”–Helen Keller
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they must be felt with the heart.”–Helen Keller
This is a quote that I find myself coming back to again and again, as it reminds me of how precious each moment truly is. It can be easy to get caught up in our busy lives, but it’s important to remember that what matters most are those small, intimate moments shared with those you love; even if this means taking a step outside your daily routine for some quality time.
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”–Walt Whitman
The quote above is from Walt Whitman, and it’s a great reminder that even when the world seems dark and the future looks bleak, there are still things to look forward to. When it feels like your life is going nowhere, sometimes all you need to do is look up from where you are now and focus on what’s ahead.
If nothing else helps get your motivation back on track—whether that’s a new job or a fresh start somewhere different—then remember this inspiring quote from one of America’s most influential poets: “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.”
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”–Buddha
In a world where people are constantly putting themselves down and beating themselves up, it’s important to remember that you deserve love and affection.
In fact, you’re so deserving of love and affection that—as Buddha points out—you deserve it more than anybody else in the entire universe.
You deserve to be happy not just for yourself but for others; not just for today or tomorrow but for all eternity! You are capable of great things and will accomplish them when you believe this about yourself.
You are a good person who cares about others and helps them whenever possible because it makes you happy as well (and sometimes people will even thank you!).
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”–Carl Bard
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”
- -Carl Bard
It’s hard to look at the past and not regret something. We all have things we wish we could change, but that doesn’t mean you have to let those regrets consume you. As Gwendolyn Brooks says in her poem “We Real Cool,” “I’ve known rivers.” You may have made mistakes in your life that you regret deeply, but now is not the time for regretting what happened yesterday—it’s time to focus on moving forward.
By starting from where you are today, making changes as they become necessary, and being open-minded about what lies ahead of us, we can create a better future for ourselves than if we simply dwell on our past mistakes.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”–Nelson Mandela
It always seems impossible until it’s done.
- -Nelson Mandela
Life will inspire you if you let yourself get inspired.
Life will inspire you if you let yourself get inspired.
There is so much beauty in the world—you just have to open your eyes and see it! Take a moment today, and appreciate what’s around you.
Focus on what makes you happy, and focus on making others happy too. The universe wants nothing more than to shower us with little gifts every day; take advantage of that!
Every second we are alive is an opportunity for learning something new, sharing ourselves with someone else, or helping someone out along their journey.
Don’t waste a moment being afraid or ungrateful for what you have in life; instead, use it as an opportunity for growth and adventure!
If we are going to make this world better through our actions then we must first start by being good people ourselves—and one way of doing that is by appreciating all the good things already around us.”
Conclusion
I hope that these inspirational quotes were able to help you find your way in life. You are never alone, and there is always someone who understands what you’re going through.
Don’t let fear keep you from reaching out for help or trying new things, because no one should live like that!
