Quotes

Now as cheesy as quotes can be, they can also be very powerful. They can be used as a pick me up, for motivation, for reminding yourself of what matters! Finding good quotes to say to yourself when you’re struggling is something I find incredibly important. 

“Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory” – Dr. Suess

This quote means a lot to me. Not only is Dr. Suess responsible for mine and Bens all time favourite movie The Cat in the Hat, but it is also a reminder to treasure each moment. At times our good memories may be all we have, and it is so important to remember this! 

“Positive thoughts create positive energy”

This is something my mum has said to me for as long as I can remember. And as a result it is something I turn to very often. If you have a positive attitude towards something you are more likely to make the effort to succeed, which to me, makes this quote invaluable. 

“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” – Oscar Wilde 

To me, this is a reminder to make the most of each day. To seize every opportunity and to try and make the most of life. Take risks, and do as you please. Go after what you want and don’t let anything stand in your way.

“Where words fail, music speaks”

Music is one of the most important things to me. Quotes like this are a reminder that when you feel there are no words to help, a song you can relate to may just be what you need!

“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.”

I believe this is something we all need to consider, myself included. This quote speaks for itself really. 

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them”

This quote is something that I have found very helpful recently. Taking a step back from a situation to try and see it from a different perspective can be exactly what you need to do to begin the process of helping yourself.

These are some quotes I enjoy, please share any that are important to you! 

Individuality

To me, being your own person is essential. If you like something, buy it. If you want to do something, do it! Worrying about the opinions of others is something will only hold you back in life, and it just isn’t worth it. We all feel some pressure to please our peers, to fit in and to feel secure in the fact that other people think of us in high regard. Whether we admit it or not, we all seek approval from our peers a huge majority of the time.

I am not saying it is easy to suddenly break away from the crowd, but it is something that is so important. In my opinion if you believe something will make you happy, then that above anything else is a reason to go for it! At the end of the day, if your friends have something bad to say about you dressing or acting in a way that makes you happy, then are they really your friends at all?

Many people shy away from being themselves as they are scared of being judged. This relates back to my post on confidence as it does take a lot to step forward and break free from the societal norm. To me it is important to remember that realistically, you are going to face judgement in this world. You are going to meet people who disagree with everything you believe in and you are going to come across people who act in a way that you never would. And that is okay. It is okay not to be the same as everyone around you!

We are all entitled to be treated equally for who we are. So be genuine. Be the person that you truly are, instead of what you think you are expected to be. Usually the person who doubts you the most is yourself, and I know I do this without even realising. As long as you respect the choices and opinions of those around you, then you will most likely be treated with the same respect back, so be genuine and put yourself out into the world as you truly are! You’ll soon realise you had no reason to doubt yourself.