Inspirational Life Quotes

Reading inspirational life quotes is one of the best things I do for myself when I’m feeling down or having a tough day. 

At the start of a new year, I know a lot of people make resolutions to start the year off on a fresh, clean slate.  I’ve never been a big new year’s resolution type of person.  It’s not that I don’t believe in them, I just I don’t think you need the beginning of a year to start a good habit (or stop a bad one)!

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However, what I DO enjoy doing at the beginning of a new year is to reflect on the previous year.  I think about how my life has changed, the lessons I have learned and how much I have grown as a person in 365 days!

Two of the biggest positive changes that I am most proud of making in 2018 is practicing more gratefulness and self-care.  If you have not yet read my blog post about “30 Days to Relax and Be Grateful”, you need to read it here.

There are 30 days of free printables that you can fill out to help you along the way of being more grateful.

Let’s be real though……while practicing gratefulness has been a very positive addition to my life, it doesn’t prevent bad things from happening. That’s just how life goes and I’m pretty certain anyone can relate to that. 2018 also handed me some rough patches. 

Whenever I have gone through tough times, reading inspirational quotes about life has been one of the ways to calm myself down, refocus and head my thoughts in a better direction. There is something about reading positive, uplifting quotes that puts me in a better mood.

And because of this, I decided to write some quotes of my own!  Here is a collection of some of my favorites.  They are based off my real life events and experiences 😉 

If you’re wondering why there are 37…..one inspirational life quote for every year I have been breathing on this earth.  And my intention is to keep updating this list with all of my new adventures and lessons!

Since I’m a very visual person, I created a free printable of these quotes that you can place wherever you’d like.  Take some time to read them whenever you need a quick dose of positive inspiration! Get your free printable here.

Inspirational Life Quotes

1. Don’t believe everything you think.  Most of what we worry about never happens.

2. Change is always possible, no matter what stage of life you are in.

3. DO NOT compare yourself to others.  Ever.

4. Let loose and have fun every once in a while.  You will thank yourself for it later.

5. Never underestimate the power of taking a drive with the music blasting and very loud singing.

6. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

7. Don’t be afraid to share your story.  It will inspire others.

8. Love should never be chased.  If it’s not given freely, it’s not for you.

9. Never forget those people who were there for you during your toughest times.

10. Quality of friendships is what matters.  Always quality over quantity.

11. Just when you think you give yourself enough compassion, give yourself more.

12. Your intuition knows what’s up.  Trust it over everything.

13. Choose to be grateful every day.  It will change your world.

14. Do not let the actions of others control your emotions.

15. Never settle for love.  Know your worth.

16. Set boundaries for yourself and don’t ever let anyone cross them.

17. You cannot figure out your life in one day.  It’s okay, no one does.

18. Friends, wine and laughter are some of the best therapy.

19. Know how rich you are.  This has nothing to do with money.

20. If you have a few friends that you trust with every aspect of your life, never let them go.  THEY ARE MAGIC.

21. Believing in and loving yourself are two of the most powerful things you can ever do.

22. You must make peace with your past so you can focus on the present.

23. Time heals almost everything.  Give yourself grace and GIVE IT TIME.

24. Don’t have any regrets, but rather lessons learned.

25. You and only YOU are in charge of your own happiness.

26. Your life will most likely go in a different direction than you expected.  Try to embrace it.

27. You can say no. Don’t feel guilty about it.

28. The happiest people in life are the givers.  Be a giver, not a getter.  The truth is we rise by lifting others.

29. Don’t fear rejection. Fear staying in the same place if you don’t try new things.

30. There will never be the perfect time for anything.  Instead, dive right in.

31. You may be having a rough patch now. It won’t last.  Good things are on the way.

32. Don’t speak when you are mad.  Words cannot be taken back once they are spoken.

33. Do not let the weight of yesterday carry over to today.  Let it be.

34. Get out of your comfort zone.  Do It Scared.  It’s the only way to grow.

35. Our society is always in a rush.  Take a deep breath and SLOW DOWN.

36. Sometimes the things that hurt the most teach the biggest lessons.

37. At the end of the day, no matter what you have accomplished, YOU ARE ENOUGH.

I can never stress this more.  YOU ARE ENOUGH.

What are some of your favorite inspirational life quotes? Don’t be shy, please share! Drop me a line in the comments below 🙂

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