The start of each New Year promises change for us all thanks to resolutions and/or lists of aims; some of which are kept as part of our routines and others that fade out. With this in mind, it's usually around mid-way through January that lists packed with tips on 'dealing with failed resolutions' or similar start appearing both online and in print. In a year comprising fifty-two weeks, it seems unfair to declare failure just two weeks in! So, instead, I've pulled together some positive quotes that aim to encourage, as opposed to guilt-trip. After all, there's no limit to the amount of times you can pick yourself up and dust yourself off again, right? Step outside of the January hysteria for a moment and you'll notice we're only a couple of weeks into the year - January is the baby of the bunch! We've got this...
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking
- Marcus Aurelius
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Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose
- Lyndon B. Johnson
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Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts
- Winston Churchill
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Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself
- George Bernard Shaw
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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love
- Marcus Aurelius
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In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on
- Robert Frost
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If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude
- Maya Angelou
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Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
If you're anything like me and love jotting down the quotes that 'stick' with you, you'll be able to relate to my joy at adding this stylish printed A5 notebook set c/o by Mia Felce to my collection. Mia Felce's new collection is coming out in March, though if you can't wait until then, use code GABRIELLE for 10% off this colourful trio of notebooks - enjoy!With love,
Gabrielle x
Marcus Aurelius has me feeling some type of way. His quotes rock! :]
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Thanks for sharing such amazing quotes!!
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I love the idea of this post so much, hon. It's really great and therapeutic to take time and look up some amazing inspiration in the form of quotes. I also write everything down and appreciate not only beautiful notebook and stationery but also the content I jot down.
ReplyDeleteMaya Angelou's quote has been in my faves for a while now. My ultimate pick-me-up quote is always this one: The best is yet to come. It always puts a smile on my face.
Thanks for this lovely post, Gabrielle.
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Some great quotes here, I feel I can relate the most to Robert Frost's though, life really does just go on.
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Great quotes! Such a beautiful notebook. Thanks for sharing the quotes Gabrielle !
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ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet you. I absolutely positively adore all things quote related. On Mondays, I usually choose inspirational quotes to focus on as a topic for the blog of the day. A few of the ones you chose in this article are some of my favorites. Thanks for a great article and I'm looking forward to seeing more from your fabulous blog!
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Greats quotes, Gabrielle! They are all very inspiring. The nookbook is also super pretty! Have a nice weekend! (: xx
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Thank you for sharing these quotes with your readers, Gabrielle, I've always found them to be inspiring and uplifting and they never fail to put a smile on my face.
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I really love the positive way of thinking to start of the year. Nothing better then actually getting things done you set out to do and making things happen. :-) This was a very inspiring post that I enjoyed reading so much! Happy Weekend. :-) http://www.bauchlefashion.com
ReplyDelete"If you don't like something, change it". I think that's a really good one, and so useful for when you're starting to lose steam from all these resolutions. Maya Angelou, killing it as always.
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So much love and inspiration. Love the quote by Churchill :) -Maireem
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awwe I like the quotes. They're very inspiring! :D
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These are all such wonderful quotes, my favourite is the one by George Barnard Shaw. Thank you for sharing!
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I love quotes! Such a great selection :)
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You are so right, too many people feel like they failed and don't even bother trying again until next year. Persistency is key!
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All this quotes are so inspiring!
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Woow I love how you've gathered inspirational quotes to keep your fuel going as we entered the new year 2016. The 1st,4th and 5th are the best ones that apply to me. With that being said
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Well done :) I really like this post Gabrielle ! I love motivational quotes :) are so simple but great ! xx have a lovely weekend.
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I love this collection of quotes you've put together. They're definitely inspiring and we could all use a good does of inspiration every now and then.
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I love quotes!
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I'm a typical pen and paper kinda person and it's never gonna change! Haha! Love a good notebook to jot down ideas and the one you have to so cool x Have a great day Gebrielle!
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Those are great quotes to ponder on Gabrielle...
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I love quotes. I could read them all day long. My favorite is the third one, it's so true! thanks for sharing. was a lovely read to start my day. Xxx
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Lovely post! And you're so right, everything is not lost because you didn't make it right away! It's always about keep trying - setbacks are only natural Really love the Bernard Shaw quote! <3 xx
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You've got some amazing quotes here, Gabrielle! I love Maya Angelou's quotes as well as Winston Churchill's, both very wise. One of my favorite quotes from Maya is, "people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Thanks for sharing these quotes with us, they've definitely helped to encourage and brighten my day! Have a wonderful weekend, beautiful!
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Nice post ! Have a great weekend!
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I love that Emerson quote. :) I used to stick inspirational quotes all around the house on sticky notes. The things really work.
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I love those quotes. They're very inspirational!
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Beautiful photos and lovely quotes! x
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Awwww, love your adorable post idea, Gabrielle! Your quotes selection is uplifting indeed and this colorful notebook set cheered me up as well. :)
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I so much enjoyed these positive encouraging quotes, my dear, I think it's the best way to start the year
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Definitely felt inspired after reading this post <3
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Aw I love all of these quotes you gathered! They're all very positive and inspiring for sure!
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Aww, really inspiring quotes dear! <3
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So inspiring and beautiful quotes. Love the pictures on this post as well!
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och, great post and photos! <3
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely compilation of quotes, Gabrielle. I especially loved that last one by Emerson. "Write in your heart..." is such a gorgeous phrase. I'll definitely need to get one of those notebooks soon -- quotes are already becoming a huge part of my year!
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"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen" that's my favourite quote and I really believe in this!!!
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That's a great idea. I especially like the quote about yesterdays:) I'm sure your 2016 will be awesome:)
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Lovely qoutes, thanks for sharing
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I have been dealing with stress lately, so thank you so much for sharing these quotes. I have been watching positive thinking videos on Youtube, and related activities which uplift my spirit. Thanks again :)
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YES YES YES YES YES! I love this one! I love the idea of going after your own fate, and chasing dreams and that kind of thing- I really should do it more!x
This was a really lovely, uplifting post. And what you said at the beginning is so true- we're not even finished the first month of this brand new year! We can't give up just yet- we've barely started! This post has really motivated me, thanks for that! :D
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I love inspirational quotes! Thanks for sharing them!
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The notebook is gorgeous! Very inspiring post, the Bernard Shaw quote about creating yourself is beautiful
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Im loving these quotes! Thanks for sharing :)
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Loved these! I love using Pinterest for uplifting quotes when I'm feeling down xx
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Such a great inspirational post Gabrielle! Breaking out of the January hysteria is the best piece of advice that I have heard in a while. Love the Maya Angelou quote...changing my attitude is def something that I am working on.
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These quotes are so lovely and inspirational! I particularly love the ones from Winston Churchill and George Bernard Shaw.
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The stationery is gorgeous Gabrielle and I love the quotes! So inspiring.
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Love this!!!
Amazing quotes! Thanks for sharing! xx
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January is almost over if you really dissect it. From today at least. 1 more week and that is it. In comes bloody February! I love your selection of quotes, going to bookmark these for when I need them most.
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Thank you for what you share these wise thoughts with your readers! These quotes are very correct, they inspire :)
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Such a lovely post - I really love reading posts like this and it's great to see people helping each other and supporting one another with quotes!
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Awesome post! x The second last quote is definitely my favourite.
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I love those quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson, they definitely resonate with me. I'm totally like you Gabrielle in the way that I love to write down some of my favourite quotes I stumble across in a pretty journal. These Mia Felce ones look so pretty :)
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Cool, I like it!!
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those quotes are so uplifting! love the designs of the notebooks <3
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This is a great idea for a post...thank you...
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This is so inspiring! <3 love all these quotes
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Sounds great!
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so great post, so great qoutes
ReplyDeleteI agree.. 2 weeks is a little bit too soon to call something a failure! I adore the George Bernard Shaw quote about creating yourself <3 x
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Love these quotes, especially the Emerson and Frost ones:-) Thanks for sharing, and beautiful notebooks! xo!
ReplyDeleteOoooh Gabrielle! I love the simplicity of this post. You said something very poignant, which is "two weeks in is a bit unfair to declare yourself a failure". As someone who normally does not do resolutions, you have given me real food for thought.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite quote, out of the ones you have posted is "Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen". I so believe in this. Have a wonderful week.
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What a cute notebook set! I was already familiar with most of these quotes but it is lovely to be reminded of them.
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All these are such lovely quotes, especially the last one, Gabrielle. Yeah, I know what you mean, most of us like to beat ourselves up way too fast, so it is comforting to know and keep reminding ourselves that life is an on going process of learning, re-learning and continuous learning.
ReplyDeleteI think I need to get back into more jotting and writing already... keyboard has taken over my life since forever... but the pleasure of just writing is so different and liberating. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
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I've always loved to be inspired by quotes and set life thinking about quotes others have thought is a great idea. I like WChurchill' quote.
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Beautiful quotes :) xo
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I love inspirational quotes. Winston Churchill said fabulous ones....Do you know this one "It always seems impossible until it's done " Nelson Mandela
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