" I walk slowly, but I never walk backward." -Abraham Lincoln I was planning on writing about something else for this Monday's post, but when I stumbled upon this quote it seemed fitting to write about. Clearly this quote is meant to encourage us to not focus on the past. I completely agree that we … Continue reading Motivational Monday
"If you see something beautiful in someone, speak it." -Ruthie Lindsey I immediately loved this quote when I first heard it. I cannot count the number of times that a simple compliment or statement from a friend, loved one or even a stranger has made a difference in my day. Growing up we are often told … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Seeing Beauty in Others
I don't have a quote for today, instead just some thoughts and inspiration for this Memorial Day. To be completely honest, I am not one who enjoys partaking in Memorial Day events (or Fourth of July, for that matter) because I feel as though they have lost their true significance (like most holidays we celebrate). … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Memorial Day
I'm not really a fan of this saying... "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". So maybe its a little hypocritical to use it in a motivational Monday post when I don't fully love it myself but bear with me, I have a reason. This past weekend (well this past week really) was a busy … Continue reading Motivational Monday: When Life Gives You Lemons
"If you want the respect of others you must first respect yourself." -Unknown This quote was printed on my tea bag tab and I loved the quote so much that it has been stuck with me every since. (I drink Yogi tea, every bag has a quote or saying and it is such a nice way … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Respect Yourself
"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." -Booker T. Washington I wish I had understood this quote several years ago. Even though I had great friends and roommates in college there were times when I felt pressured to make friends with someone due to … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Relationships
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss, The Lorax First, let me just say that if you haven't seen The Lorax you need to! It is such a great movie and has such a wonderful message to share. I love this quote because … Continue reading Motivational Monday
"We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -Native American Proverb Since Earth Day is this coming Saturday (April 22nd) I wanted to dedicate this weeks Motivation Monday to a quote about Earth. I had such a difficult time choosing a favorite as there are SO many Earth … Continue reading Motivational Monday: Earth Day
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome." -Anne Bradstreet It has officially been Spring for almost 2 weeks now and while it is still cold and somewhat gloomy here in Nebraska I am anxious for warmer … Continue reading Motivational Monday
I decided to switch it up a bit for this weeks Motivational Monday and recommend a motivational book that I really loved. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin I first read The Happiness Project my senior year of high school. My mom and a few of her friends were reading it and I decided I … Continue reading Motivational Monday: The Happiness Project
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