“Don’t ever say it’s over if I’m breathin’…” – Star Walkin’- Lil’ Nas X
Do Inspirational Quotes Work?
Creating meaningful habit changes through inspirational quotes can be a powerful way to manifest real-life results you desire.
As it turns out, humans are hardwired for habit formation and habit reinforcement.
By regularly consuming inspirational quotes and repeating them to ourselves, we can be well on our way to making the desired change stick.
Consider selecting one quote each week that resonates with you, and manifest and implement its wisdom throughout the days.
Doing so will not only help you create new habits but will also imbue your daily tasks with more purpose, thereby inspiring yourself and those around you in the process!
You’ll find all the sources for each motivational quote at the bottom of the article.
Without Further Ado…
Here are some of the most inspiring wellness quotes for 2023!
We hope you find them as helpful and motivating as we do at Ledoux Lagoon 🙂
You Are Never Too Old To Start
It is never too late to try something new. No matter how old we are, we are always capable of starting something that can shape our future.
Whatever our age, it’s never too late to pursue a passion or goal with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
With the motivation, dedication, and determination to make our dreams a reality, it is possible to reinvent ourselves and flourish in whatever new path we choose.
We just have to be brave enough to take the next step forward.
- “It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today.” – Alex Elle
- “Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out to it” – Jonathan Winters
- “You are never too old to set new goals or to dream a new dream.” – Les Brown
- “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Matty Mullins
- “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” –Mark Twain
Learn From Your Mistakes
Making mistakes is an unavoidable part of life. Whether small or large, mistakes can provide us with valuable lessons and experiences that help propel us forward in our lives.
When we take the time to analyze our errors, it allows us to learn from them and use those newfound perspectives as a means of growth.
Through recognizing and reflecting on our mistakes, we open ourselves up to infinite possibilities for personal development.
Mistakes can also be a source of motivation and resilience, helping us realize that failure does not define who we are; how we respond to failure does.
- “He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery.” – Samuel Smiles
- “There is no failure, only feedback.” – Robert Allen
- “Life’s problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” – Robert H. Schuller
- “Learn from the mistakes of others, you can never live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “A wise man knows when to keep silent.” – Neil Gaiman
- “Failure is the key to success, each mistake teaches us something.” – Morihei Ueshiba
- “Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward.” –Oscar Wilde
- “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” – Henry Ford
Health and Weight Loss
We all know how important it is to take care of our physical and mental health.
But sometimes, it can be hard to find the motivation to do so. Especially when we’re feeling down or stressed out.
Motivational quotes about physical fitness can be a great source of encouragement and inspiration and remind us of the importance of keeping up a healthy lifestyle, while also feeling empowered to make meaningful changes.
Whether you need a pick-me-up after a tough day or are looking for long-term inspiration, these quotes will definitely help you out.
- “Focus on progress, not perfection.” – Bill Phillips
- “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” – Albert Einstein
- “The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil
- “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” – Thomas Jefferson
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Great Women
Because we are all great women.
- “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama
- “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou
- “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” – Marie Curie
Indigenous
Proverbs given us by the Indigenous people of North America are an invaluable source of knowledge, providing timeless wisdom and inspiring insight.
Their stories served as a record of the history of Indigenous people, preserving their values and traditions, and through their words, we can gain a greater understanding of their way of life and beliefs.
These wise sayings often emphasize the importance of living in harmony with nature and each other, offer profound teachings about our roles within communities and relationships, and ultimately, how to live well.
- “May the stars carry your sadness, away may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears.” –Chief Dan George
- “We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren, and children yet to be born.” –Chief Dan George
- “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.” – Native American Proverb
- “We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” – Dakota Proverb
- “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” – Apache Proverb
- “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” – Cherokee Proverb
- “Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” – Sitting Bull
- “If you gather strength in your mind and make it strong enough, no one can defeat you.” – Sitting Bull
The Tale Of Two Wolves
One evening, a Cherokee elder told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said “My son, there is a battle between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. One is evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, and ego.”
“The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, and truth.”
The grandson thought about it for a moment and then asked his grandfather:
“Which wolf wins?”
The grandfather simply replied, “The one that you feed.” –Cherokee Proverb.
By exploring North American Indigenous People’s proverbs, we can gain a greater understanding not only of our own culture but also those from which this wisdom comes.
Eastern Philosophers
These philosophers have left us with a wealth of motivational quotes and sayings that can help to inspire and guide us through life.
Through the ideas of Confucius, Buddha, Lao Tzu, and many other great minds, we can gain wisdom on how to live harmoniously while striving for personal growth.
These ancient proverbs often encourage mindfulness in the present moment, reminding us to accept our challenges with compassion and resilience.
They also offer insight into building meaningful relationships with others and engaging in acts of kindness.
Exploring the vast store of knowledge from Eastern philosophers can be an enlightening practice for anyone seeking motivation or a better understanding of their own journey.
Confucius
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”- Confucius
- “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”- Confucius
- “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
- “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
- “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius
- “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius
Loa Tzu
- “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
- “If you understand others you will be kind. If you understand yourself you will be wise.” – Lao Tzu
- “He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.” – Lao Tzu
- “The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.” -Lao Tzu
- “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
Buddha
- “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha
- “You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” – Buddha
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
- “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
- “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” – Buddha
Honorable Mention
- “I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know that I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.”- Dolly Parton
- “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”- Dolly Parton
In Closing…
Trust, love, hard work, and determination are key to success and it’s never too late to turn your life around and achieve greatness.
All you need is to start taking steps in the right direction.
By immersing ourselves in such empowering messages, we may find it easier to stay positive and inspired during times of struggle and these famous quotes can help motivate you on your journey to success.
Which one speaks to you the most? Drop me a line and let me know!
Sources
- Quote by Alex Elle: “It’s never too late to start over. If you weren…” (goodreads.com)
- Jonathan Winters – If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out… (brainyquote.com)
- Les Brown- “You are never too old to set new goals or to dream a new dream.”
- “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” – Will Rogers
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.” – Matty Mullins
- “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” -Mark Twain
- “He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery.” – Samuel Smiles
- “There is no failure, only feedback.” – Robert Allen
- “Life’s problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” – Robert H. Schuller
- “Learn from the mistakes of others, you can never live long enough to make them all yourself.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “A wise man knows when to keep silent.” – Neil Gaiman
- “Failure is the key to success, each mistake teaches us something.” – Morihei Ueshiba
- “Experience is the hardest kind of teacher. It gives you the test first and the lesson afterward.” -Oscar Wilde
- “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” – Henry Ford
- “Focus on progress, not perfection.” – Bill Phillips
- “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” – Albert Einstein
- “The greatest wealth is health.” – Virgil
- “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” – Thomas Jefferson
- “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
- “A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama
- “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
- “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” – Maya Angelou
- “Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” – Marie Curie
- “May the stars carry your sadness, away may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears.” -Chief Dan George
- “We must protect the forests for our children, grandchildren and children yet to be born.” -Chief Dan George
- “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.” – Native American Proverb
- “We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” – Dakota Proverb
- “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” – Apache Proverb
- “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice.” – Cherokee Proverb
- “Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” – Sitting Bull
- “If you gather strength in your mind and make it strong enough, no one can defeat you.” – Sitting Bull
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”- Confucius
- “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”- Confucius
- “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” – Confucius
- “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
- “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” – Confucius
- “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius
- “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius
- “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
- “If you understand others you will be kind. If you understand yourself you will be wise.” – Lao Tzu
- “He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know.” – Lao Tzu
- “The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness.” -Lao Tzu
- “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
- “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – Buddha
- “You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” – Buddha
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
- “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
- “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.” – Buddha
- I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know that I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.”- Dolly Parton
- “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”- Dolly Parton