Inspire Mondays’: Motivational Quotes for the Grind

I remember the 1st of January 2015 like it was yesterday. The new year euphoria, goal setting, ambitious targets and resolve. Today, most of those goals haven’t been met. Targets have been revised and my resolve isn’t as strong. But I know its only 5 weeks till we scream another Happy New Year and that means there is still time to finish strong!

I found these 10 quotes which in many respects capture some of the lessons I have learnt this year. Lessons I hope to take into 2016, but most importantly lessons which will help me remain focused for the remaining weeks in the year.

1. “Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves, and so I chose to tell myself a different story from the one women are told. I decided I was safe. I was strong. I was brave.” —Cheryl Strayed

2. “This is what we all must learn to do, for this is how maps get charted—by taking wrong turns that lead to surprising passageways that open into spectacularly unexpected new worlds.” —Elizabeth Gilbert

3. “What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” —Emma Stone

4. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” —Estee Lauder

5. “Say yes, and you’ll figure it out afterwards.” —Tina Fey

6. “Sometimes your only available transportation is a leap of faith.” —Margaret Shepard

7. “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” —Maya Angelou

8. “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” —Mary Oliver

9. “The best piece of advice that I remember probably on a daily basis is to accept everything about me that is different. That is what makes me special.” —Misty Copeland

10. “If you’ve got it, flaunt it. And if you don’t got it? Flaunt it. ‘Cause what are we even doing here if we’re not flaunting it?” —Mindy Kaling

What motivational quotes are helping you stay focused? Please feel free to share!

Curated from: Makers.com