10 Inspirational Quotes To Begin Your Day On A Positive Note

We all need a boost of motivation and inspiration first thing in the morning. Quotes can help you to start the day on a positive note and set you up for a productive and successful day. Here are 10 quotes to kick-start your morning:

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.” – Omar Khayyam

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Attitude Towards Challenges

You will undoubtedly face challenges during the day, but it’s your attitude in the face of them that will make all the difference. Be sure to maintain a positive outlook no matter what comes your way:

“When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is!” – Unknown

“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi

“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” – Abraham Maslow

Letting Go of Negativity

It’s important to recognise the areas of our lives where we exert control over outside forces: start your day by letting go of any negative feelings and focusing on what you can do. As a famous author once said:

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” – Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker

Facing Fear

Fear is something we all share; it’s a healthy emotion that keeps us safe, however it can also limit us. Use your morning energy to face any unease head-on and use it as a tool for personal, professional and spiritual growth.

“Do one thing every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

“Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.” – Pema Chödrön

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” – Plato

Motivational Mantras

The power of positive thinking isn’t just a nice phrase! Instilling mantras in yourself every morning and repeating them throughout the day can help you find that drive to accomplish anything you set your mind to:

“I am in charge of how I feel and today I am choosing happiness.” – Unknown

“No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change.” – Barbara de Angelis

“You are enough. You have enough. You do enough.” – Unknown