Can uplifting quotes really boost you when times are tough?
Fear and uncertainty threaten us daily so how do you cope when life hurls you through a tough time over and over again?
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One of my go-to secrets is to seek comfort in my treasured list of quotations.
I have one in particular that speaks to me:
It encourages me and lifts my spirits when I’m too weary of being sick.
Cheesy though it is, I have over the years developed a kind of rating system for a good quote.
This is an extract from 20 BEAUTIFUL FAMILY QUOTES THAT SWELL YOUR HEART WITH LOVE:
Quotes are powerful. For me to love them, they must meet my ICE formula.
• I – inspire
• C – comfort
• E – encourage
Here are a few ways to use these uplifting quotes as a personal development tool:
1. Enter the quotes about strength that touch your heart on the pages of your journal or planner. This is
my favorite life planner:
2. Use a graphics design program like Canva.com to create a collage of these tough times quotes, print them out and frame them.
3. Turn them into screen savers or wall papers for your phone and computer.
25 Powerful Quotes that inspire hope and courage
1. We all have an unsuspected reserve of strength inside that emerges when life puts us to the test.
Isabel Allende
Theodore Roosevelt
3. You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough.
It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up.
Richelle E. Goodrich
Paulo Coelho (‘The Fifth Mountain’)
6. Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
Swami Sivananda
7. The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.
8. Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work; you don’t give up.
Anne Lamott
9. You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.
Timber Hawkeye
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William Faulkner
11. Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
Albert Einstein
12. I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars.
Og Mandino
13. Hope doesn’t require a massive chain where heavy links of logic hold it together. A thin wire will do…just strong enough to get us through the night until the winds die down.
Charles R. Swindoll
14. The strongest people I’ve met have not been given an easier life. They’ve learned to create strength and happiness from dark places.
Kristen Butler
15. It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.
Doe Zantamata
16. Fear is a reaction, courage is a decision.
Winston Churchill
17. We must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.
Martin Luther King Jr.
18. When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t.
Thomas Edison
19. Facing it, always facing it, that’s the only way to get through. Face it.
Joseph Conrad
Lou Holtz
21. Tough times never last. but tough people do.
Robert H. Schuller
Kelly Hemingway
23 When it rains look for rainbows. When it’s dark look for stars.
Oscar Wilde
24. The greater your storm, the brighter your rainbow.
Jo Ettles
Hannah Brencher
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Final Thoughts on 25 Inspirational Quotes for Strength in Challenging Times
The quotation below sums up what you need to do if you’re facing a crisis or a challenge of some kind. Figure out if it is an obstacle or an opportunity.
What is the difference between an obstacle and an opportunity?
Our attitude toward it. Every opportunity has a difficulty, and every
difficulty has an opportunity.
J. Sidlow Baxter
Recommended Books for Further Inspiration
If you’ve found these inspirational quotes to be uplifting and are seeking more guidance and motivation, consider exploring the works of the authors mentioned in this article. These authors have written books that continue to inspire and provide valuable insights:
- Richelle E. Goodrich:
- Slaying Dragons – A collection of poetic inspiration to brighten your day.
- Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, and Grumblings for Every Day of the Year – Daily reflections to keep you positive and motivated.
- Isabel Allende:
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- The House of the Spirits – A mesmerizing tale of love and destiny.
- Theodore Roosevelt:
- Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris – A Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Roosevelt’s presidency.
- The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris – The first in-depth look at Roosevelt’s early life and career.
- Paulo Coelho:
- The Alchemist – A timeless masterpiece about pursuing dreams and finding your path in life.
- Brida – A magical journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.
- Anne Lamott:
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life – A beloved guide to the art of writing and living.
- Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith – A memoir on faith, grace, and the human experience.
These books offer a wealth of wisdom and inspiration, making them perfect companions on your journey to personal growth and resilience.