9 Inspiring Quotes That Will Help You Get through Tough Times ...

1. Unknown

This is one of the most inspiring quotes that I found written by an Unknown Author. This quote truly paints the picture of how important it is to use all that happens to you for the good. You have the choice: either look at an obstacle as a stumbling block and allow it to stop you in your path, or look at it as a solution to step up to the next opportunity.

2. Joseph Campbell

This quote, written by Joseph Campbell, teaches the importance of going with the flow. For perfectionists such as myself, the idea of letting go of a life we’ve planned seems daunting and impossible. I’ve certainly learned, especially after graduation, that it’s nearly impossible to plan anything anymore. I’ve learned to let go of things to live a life that is waiting for me…whether I could have predicted it or not.

3. J. K. Rowling

This quote by J. K. Rowling encourages us to access the power within us. Most of us wish for magical powers but what we all don’t know or maybe don’t fully understand is that we DO have powers – we have the power to let something bring us down and we have the power to imagine bigger and better things.

4. Elie Wiesel

This quote by Elie Wiesel inspires us to hope for the future no matter what has happened in our pasts. Do not let whatever is bringing you down today affect who you can be tomorrow, because each day brings a new opportunity to improve and better ourselves. Will you continue to dream about the past or hope for the future?

5. Eckhart Tolle

This quote by Eckhart Tolle encourages accepting your current situations. Acceptance is arguably the most important focus point to healing and to a bright future. I would like to add this to the quote: do not accept failure or a negative outcome as a way of life because not EVERYTHING happens for a reason. You have the ability to write your own story and it’s up to you to take center stage and act like you are the most powerful woman on the planet! This is what will miraculously transform your whole life: your attitude!

6. Oprah Winfrey

This quote by Oprah inspires us to live it up. You are splendid. You are extraordinary. You are special. No negative situation or event that happened in your life reflects who you are as a person. Sometimes bad things happen and the reasons cannot be explained. But through it all, focus and know how amazing you are and how you are meant to blossom!

7. Mark Victor Hansen

This quote by Mark Victor Hansen teaches you to dive into your goals and dreams. Waiting for the perfect moment will never happen. When times are tough and you feel like giving up because you don’t think your timing is right, keep pushing! Just as Mark says, get started now because there will always be forces against you; there will always be forces trying to stop you from impacting this world in amazing ways. You are a fighter – you can do anything!

8. Epictetus

This quote by Epictetus illustrates that in the midst of difficulties you are learning how to become a more skillful pilot. If you are going through a tough time right now, focus on the feeling you will get when you overcome your obstacle. Just as the quote says, if your difficult situation appears so big right now, your glory at the end of it will be far greater!

9. Robert Schuller

This quote by Robert Schuller inspires you not to feel discouraged if something brought you down to a screeching stop. Maybe the reason why one door closed is so that the perfect one could open for you. You will never know unless you keep trying. Another quote that can piggy-back off this quote is: it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. So relax – just because something didn’t work out doesn’t mean there isn't still hope for something even more amazing to come into your life.

No matter what struggles you are encountering, rest assured that there is always a rainbow after the storm. I know you are hurting right now because we all experience bad days and go through tough times, myself included. But coming out of a tough situation will only make you that much stronger and that much more equipped to handle anything in your amazing future! What is your favorite inspiring quote that helps you get through tough times?

Source: oprah.com