I haven’t blogged in a while, so I hope you all had pleasant Holidays (MLK Day, Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Superbowl — you know it’s a Holiday for some, haha). And, I wish you relaxed and enjoyable Valentine’s and President’s Days.
This past few weeks, I came across several quotes that were shared between weight lifters for inspiration and motivation. I initially recorded them for my personal use and just recently decided to share them with you all (so, sorry, the authors are not listed). As they were meant as exercise/weight lifting motivation, some may not apply to everyone. If you’ve read my About Me page, you know I love weight training. I realize some feel that it’s a vain sort of endeavor, but it’s one of the things that’s consistently brought me happiness. And, let me tell ya, anything that provides more peace and joy in my life is welcome. Cardio workouts are another matter, lol. I only have a few activities that I really have fun with, so I stick with those. I also enjoy yoga, but I think what I practice is better termed faux-ga. The most polite way I can describe it is it’s a Western culture appropriation of traditional yoga practices. I have been utilizing the traditional poses (for flexibility and balance) for nearly 20 years, but I didn’t know the practice’s entirety when I started. I just happened to pick up a video tape and enjoyed the techniques and breathing exercises.
This is the quote that started me compiling this list: “STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE WHO MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE HARD TO LOVE.” I would add to that, stay away from those who reject you, exclude you, or treat you like an outcast. Now, that’s not always possible. Sometimes, we need to work through relationships. Like, I’m not saying you should go right now to your spouse, parents, boss, co-workers, etc., and say, “My inspirational quote for the day told me to leave, so I’m out!” haha 😀
I found that beyond inspiration and motivation, many of these words brought me comfort. Words can so often soothe our souls. And, some are just meant to be silly, so don’t take them that seriously. They just gave me a chuckle. We know that a merry heart doeth good like a medicine.
One last piece before the quotes: I found an article I hope many of you will take a look at. You know I did an internship at Camp Wellness, so I thought I would add this to the post (as it has to do with exercise).
“It’s that time of the year when people are trying to keep their new year’s resolution to be active. But for more than 20 per cent of the population, there is a major barrier to physical activity – mental health…for many who live with a mental illness, the idea of going to a gym, joining a team, or taking a class provokes feelings of anxiety.” How Mental Illness Holds People Back from Exercise | Globalnews.ca.
Here are the quotes! There are quite a lot, so perhaps you can read a couple each day. If you find one that really speaks to you, why not put it on your fridge, bathroom mirror, or car dashboard? It’s always nice to keep comforting words before us (for me, anyway). Take care!
When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.
If you want to change your life, begin by changing your words. Start speaking the words of your dreams, of who you want to become, not the words of your fear of failure.
You will evolve past certain people. Let yourself.
She believed she could, so she did.
Girls compete with one another. Women empower each other.
I’m secure in who I am. I don’t need the validation of those that would say you have to be a certain way to be accepted. I’m comfortable going against the grain. I’m walking my path, and I will always walk in the direction my heart tells me to go. Even if I must walk alone.
It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck, do better.
Maybe the journey isn’t about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.
Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. Kindness that catches us by surprise brings out the best in our natures.
Remember where you came from and use your journey to help others.
Sometimes just a little compliment can make someone’s entire day.
There comes a day when you realize turning the page is the best feeling in the world, because you realize there is so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.
You’ve been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.
Stop hating yourself for everything you aren’t. Start loving yourself for everything that you are.
You know you’re hooked when taking a rest day takes more discipline than working out.
If you judge people, you have no time to love them.
I never knew how strong I was until I had to forgive someone who wasn’t sorry, and accept an apology I never received.
If you can’t find a way, create one.
Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gains.
Hurt people hurt people. That’s how pain patterns get passed on, generation after generation. Break the chain today. Meet anger with sympathy, contempt with compassion, cruelty with kindness. Greet grimaces with smiles. Forgive and forget about finding fault. Love is the weapon of the future.
Inner peace begins the moment you choose to not allow another person or event to control your emotions.
Giving up on your goal because of one setback is like slashing your other three tires because you got one flat.
Throw me to the wolves, and I will return leading the pack.
The fates whisper to the warrior, “You cannot survive the storm.” The warrior whispers back, “I AM THE STORM!”
OPTIMIST: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster. It’s more like a cha-cha.
Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself.
I owe no explanations for my flaws. I don’t have to justify my mistakes, my past, my insecurities. I am growing and learning. Let me live.
Some quit due to slow progress. Never grasping the fact that slow progress…is progress.
It’s not about who is real in your face. It’s about who stays loyal behind your back.
Your value does not decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.
There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let others be inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.
There are 7 days in the week, and ‘someday’ isn’t one of them.
Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.
One reason people resist change is that they focus on what they have to give up, rather than what they have to gain.
If plan “A” didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters. Stay cool.
It’s good to protect your dreams, but it’s even better to be around people who don’t make you feel like you have to defend them.
You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.
Never give up on a dream because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.
Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.
7 things every child needs to hear: 1) I love you 2) I’m proud of you 3)I’m sorry 4) I forgive you 5) I’m listening 6) This is your responsibility 7) You’ve got what it takes.
Humble enough to know I’m not better than anybody and wise enough to know I’m not like the rest.
Experience is a tough teacher because she gives the experience first, the lesson after.
If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others, you are going to run out of gas.
WEAK people revenge. STRONG people forgive. INTELLIGENT people ignore.
Exercise in the morning before your brain figures out what you’re doing.
I don’t like morning people…or mornings…or people.
I don’t have haters. I only have fans in denial.
Decided my 2016 starts again on February first. January was a trial month.
My boss said, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Now I’m sitting in a disciplinary meeting dressed as Batman.
I gave up when I picked up this girl’s phone and saw my contact name listed as FREE FOOD.
I don’t diet. I just eat according to my goals.
How many boxes of these THIN MINTS do I have to eat before I start seeing results?
I would eat healthy, but then I remember that time Eve ate an apple + doomed humanity, so IDK, better not risk it.
There are some days where I forget to eat the entire day, and then there are other days when I have first breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, third breakfast, tea, dinner, soupsies, supper, night lunch, midnight snack, and one-in-the-morning snack.
I named my dog “5 Miles” so I can tell people I walk 5 miles every day.
Cardio? You mean running to the squat rack before someone else gets to it? That’s me, lol.
If you want a fancy gym experience, keep your pinkies out when squatting.
Calories (noun): Tiny creatures that live in your closet and sew your clothes a bit tighter each night.
I did a push-up today. Well, actually I fell down. But, I had to use my arms to get back up, so…you know, close enough. I need some chocolate.
I don’t need an inspirational quote. What I need is a freaking cup of coffee!
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