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5 Pieces of Encouragement and Motivation for Your Monday

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Monday’s can absolutely be the worst. And the Monday after DST should be a national holiday where everyone stays home drinks coffee and eats pancakes. Cranky kids……cranky adults…. I’m just anticipating kind of a rough day. So I wanted to share 5 of my favorite pieces of encouragement and motivation to brighten up your Monday.

So get your coffee. 

Breathe deeply.

You can do this.

Tomorrow is fresh with no mistakes

Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it. This quote from Anne of Avonlea is perfect for Monday. No matter what this weekend was like for you…no matter if you ran 10 miles or lay on the couch eating doritos or something in between, it is never too late to start over. Tomorrow is another day. (Ooo the great quotes keep coming!)

NOT ALL WHO WANDER ARE LOST

A negative mind will never create a positive life. There are so many beautiful ways to say this and I love them all; but I love how simple this truth is. You have to be the brightness, the positivity, choose the joy and nurture the good and beautiful in your life.

Your-Big-Opportunity-May-Be-Right-Where-You-Are-Now

 

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Your big opportunity may be right where you are now. Don’t keep looking ahead for “the next big thing”– love, embrace and make the most of where you are. How can you be creative today? How can you live your life mission NOW? What is in front of you that you haven’t stepped up to yet? As a mom I’m often tempted to think that these little one years are just something I have to “get through” to get back to my calling, but this is it. This is my calling, my life’s work, my biggest ministry. Right here. Right now. The poopy diapers, the cheerios, the kisses, the books, the hugs, the whines, the laughter–this is the real, rich stuff of life.

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You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs. You–yeah you, with your hair in a ponytail, needs a nap, hasn’t gotten a manicure in a year, only reads board books–you are an inspiration. So are you office gal who gets up early, types at a computer, runs during lunch, and still has the energy to make the Starbucks kid smile.  Someone is watching you now and wondering how you do it.  You are inspiring: serving with a smile, staying fit, being patient, paying bills, building an empire and  loving on your family. You are beautiful and brave. And I love it.

Keep Moving Forward

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Keep moving forward. You knew this one was coming, right? Last week I had a weight gain. Annoying. Part of me wanted to sigh say “of course”, throw my hands up, and throw in the towel.But I didn’t. I doubled down and kept moving forward. Sometimes a step backward brings you two steps forward. So on the days you feel like quitting, don’t quit. Chin up. Big girl panties on. And move forward. One day you’ll look back and be glad you did.

What is one of your favorite motivational or encouraging quotes? 

Happy Monday! Linking up to Fitness Cheerleader and Running Rachel for #MotivateMe Monday!

P.S. The winner of the 100 Days of Real Food cookbook giveaway is Kathryn Thayer! I wish everyone could have won–I’d definitely recommend buying this cookbook (affiliate link)!

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    • Kate says

      For sure! Being a social worker taught me to see the good in everything…otherwise you just want to curl in a ball at the end of the day. There is always something positive going on!

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  11. Janice- The Fitness Cheerleader says

    G=Fantastic advice this week kate, thanks for linking up! This really spoke to me:

    You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs. You–yeah you, with your hair in a ponytail, needs a nap, hasn’t gotten a manicure in a year, only reads board books–you are an inspiration. So are you office gal who gets up early, types at a computer, runs during lunch, and still has the energy to make the Starbucks kid smile. Someone is watching you now and wondering how you do it. You are inspiring: serving with a smile, staying fit, being patient, paying bills, building an empire and loving on your family. You are beautiful and brave. And I love it.

    Totally me – the whole part. Ponytail, only reads board bocks (Care Bears tonight) and running on my lunch. Cheers, have a fantastic week!

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    • Kate says

      Aww, thanks Janice. Yeah, sometimes I write to myself and that paragraph was definitely to straight to me so I’m glad there is more than one of us out there. Keep being you. 🙂

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  12. AJ @ NutriFitMama says

    Thanks for the motivation- definitely needing it today!! I definitely try to focus on the positive aspects of all situations, even though sometimes that can be difficult!

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  16. Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch says

    Well, this was certainly an awesome charge-up, and I am bookmarking it for later, when I get mentally stuck. Great post Kate! Thanks Lovely! And, I know what you mean about the mommyhood, THIS IS the time, the present, to enjoy. Thanks for the words.

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  18. Farrah says

    I love these quotes–especially the first one on how a negative mind won’t get you a positive life! Definitely very true. :]

    One of my favorites is, “You are entirely up to you.” …and of course, there’s also, “You only live once, so you might as well be a badass.” 😀

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  19. Dom says

    Thanks, Kate! This is exactly what I needed in my life. Sometimes the world seems a little overwhelming. We all have our issues, and we can easily get stuck in them. But you’re right, tomorrow is ALWAYS another day! PHEW!

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