Hang In There: Motivational Quotes To Get Through Your Week!

The beginning of a new week can be a refreshing time. Mondays don’t always have to be boring and dreadful. Mondays are also an opportunity to plan, reset, re-adjust, or simply an opportunity to do you. You may have a jam-packed schedule or a schedule that moves at a slower pace. However you choose to spend your week, stay grounded with a positive attitude. Life may deal you the wildest cards that you didn’t see coming, but your mindset is what gives you the strength to keep pushing. That’s why we curated a list of motivational quotes to help you get through your week! 

"You don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step." -- Martin Luther King Jr.

This quote is one of many motivational quotes from American minister and activist Martin Luther King Jr. It can be interpreted in many different ways; nonetheless, it will certainly help you navigate through your week. Focusing on what is in front of you instead of stressing about how everything will turn out is important. You do not need to have everything figured out in order to make progress. Trust in yourself and you will see your path project forward.

"Don’t count the days; make the days count." -- Muhammad Ali

As simple as this quote by boxing legend Muhammad Ali may sound, it has a powerful meaning. A lot of times, humans pay attention to quantity over quality. We are worried about how long something may take, how much something costs, how much time we are losing, etc. We become so trapped with those thoughts that we forget that the quality, the work we produce, and the impact that we make, outweigh the negative thoughts in our heads that cause us stress. Ali’s quote suggests making your days productive; don’t direct all your attention to time or waiting for a great thing to happen. Instead, put forth actions that will have an impact and influence on your day. 

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." -- Nido Qubein

Qubein’s quote is a reminder that, if you're going through challenges, your capabilities are not limited. You can achieve greatness no matter what. Very inspirational for your week and will keep you grounded. Your current situation will not significantly impact your overall outcome for the week or in the long run. It also isn’t a determination of your potential. 

"It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up," -- Vince Lombardi

American pro football coach Vince Lombardi is no stranger to success and wins. He was one of the greatest NFL coaches, and the Super Bowl trophy is named after him. Lombardi faced many challenges and lived by this quote, Life will have its struggles, and we will all fail at something. That is exactly why the struggle and failure aren’t what we should spend our time focusing and dwelling on. Instead, it is about how the actions one may take from there on. Choosing to come back 10x better demonstrates resilience. 

"If you don’t have any shadows, you’re not in the light." -- Lady Gaga

While you can look at this quote from a literal sense, it also has a strong figurative meaning. Shadows are often dark and formed when light or the Sun is present. Shadows barely appear without light. The two work together, and in a figurative sense, shadows in life can represent dark moments or moments where you feel insecure, doubtful, or sad. The great thing is that, if you are going through struggles with your “shadow”, it means you are in the light. Change and growth are on the way. Lady Gaga’s quote proves that there will be greater days to come; your struggles aren’t the end because the Sun still shines.

Now that you have those gems, may you be brave and your week be powerful and impactful! Push through!