QUOTES TO LIVE BY
Today, I am going to share with you these quotes that motivates and inspires me literally every single day. These quotes that I am going to tell you are actually quotes that my support system sent me. Of course, these quotes are all over the internet but as a person who have anxiety and depression- we wouldn't think of looking for inspirational quotes, that is why having people who will send you some positive energy are so important. And todaaay, I want to be that person to you! These quotes literally helps me and I hope it will also help you.
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Don't let your fear of what could happen, make nothing happen
Sometimes we don't do what we want, we don't go where we want not because we can't but because we are too afraid of what could happen next so we are just like sitting in the corner and waiting for something to happen but at the end of the day, nothing really happened. Isn't it funny how badly we want something good to happen in our lives but are too afraid to take a risk? Most people let their fear control them and I am no different. I used to think “what if it turns out bad, what if it won't work out, or what if it's actually not for me”. This quote made me realized that if I want something good to happen in my life or if I want to get or achieve something; I shouldn't just sit at the corner and let my fear of what could happen, make nothing happen.
There is no failure, either you win or learn
Every time we fail it becomes so easy for us to call ourselves a failure and becomes so hard for all of us to understand that there is learning in each and every failure. Sure, we all want to become successful, who doesn't? But how can we become successful if we can't even embrace our defeats? It took me awhile to finally understand that whenever I fail, I became aware of the things that didn't worked out and it's actually a blessing in disguise. I get to know my mistakes and I think it is extremely important so that I could make sure that I am not repeating them all over again.
“Failure is not the opposite of success, it's part of success”
Today's pain is tomorrow's power
The more you suffer today, the stronger you are tomorrow. I've been in that situation were I feel like there is no way out. My heart is empty yet it feels so heavy, you couldn't imagine how painful it is until you get to that situation. I even asked God; “God why do I need to suffer this much? Why do I need to feel so much pain? 7 billion people in this world, why me?” countless times. Until one day, someone sent me this quote. It took me awhile to finally understand the meaning behind this quote... I just felt it, I became so much stronger than I was yesterday and I knew at that very moment, it is all because of the pain that caused me yesterday.
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You will never be ready, just start
Short story: I was seventeen-years old when I wanted to start blogging but I didn't cause I was so afraid that people will judge and make fun of me. Around eighteen or nineteen-years old when I decided to finally make a blog and I do remember how happy I was for making my own site. I told one of my friend about it; “I have my own site, I am now a blogger” (uhhh yep, excuse me, that's how proud I was) and you know what, I wasn't wrong. She did made fun of me. I know that she's just teasing me but it has impacted me so much, in a wrong and negative way. It made me delete the site and made me think that if I start blogging or writing no one will actually be interested in reading them and people will just make fun of me. Even though I had that horrible experienced with my friend, I still wanted to make a blog just that I was waiting 'till I'm ready. Twenty-first of September 2020 when someone told me “you will never be ready, just start” so I did! I did not just started blogging but I also found my motto in life and it is...
“It's now or never”
Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent
Didn't we all tried something new and expected ourselves to be a mastermind at it within a few days or weeks only? Admit it or not, I know at some point in your life you've been there. We get so pissed for not doing it as expected and there are even some people who feel embarrassed for being a beginner. Luckily, I don't think like that. I am very proud whenever I start new things because it feels like an achievement for me. Being a beginner isn't bad and it will never be. Allow yourself to learn everyday and improve what you need to improve. If we want to become excellent for doing something, we must allow ourselves to be a beginners.
You don't grow when you're comfortable
The idea of moving to other city where you don't know anyone is definitely the scariest decision you'll ever make but that's where you'll actually grow. It may sound cliché but it's literally true! I was studying in Catbalogan for 12 years and I decided to study College in Catarman. To be honest, when I told my parents about it I was so excited. It didn't scared me... at all. But when College started, that's when I gets so scared. It actually took me four months to recover. First and second months was the hardest for me. I wanted to tell my parents how badly I wanted to go back to Catbalogan but I was more scared of how they will react. Four months later when I started making friends, it went well and I am very proud of myself for making it! In Catbalogan, I am one of those students who can't even speak up. I hate reciting, I never recited (unless it is really necessary), my grades was so bad! I even failed to pass one of my major subject and that's when I thought I'm dumb. But in Catarman, although I felt so lost for four months being there, still, that's where I actually found myself. I am now one of those students who always gets the highest scores. I am friends with everyone and never in my dreams I imagined myself reciting or performing in front of the class but now, I am always excited! And yep, I am very proud for that!
“Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that is going to help you grow”
Everyday is a fresh start
Make sure to start your day with positivity because everyday is a fresh start! Whatever happened yesterday, leave it. No matter how bad it was, leave it! Today is another day, today is my day- yas bae, claim it! Train your mind to always look on the bright side because our brain reacts to all the situations so make sure to make a brighter situation so that you can live in a happier world.
Faith over fear
Sometimes, we don't even realized that our fears are already controlling us. I'm not gonna lie, even I myself, let my fears control myself... actually, most of the times. I think it's a normal reaction for all of us to get scared whenever something scary is about to happen. But that's just not right! Thinking & worrying too much about it wouldn't get us anywhere. It doesn't help us, does it? Know that no matter how big our problems are, God is bigger. Have faith, talk to God, don't be scared. There are times were we think that there's no way out but actually there is. Everything happens for a reason and God wouldn't put us in such situations if he knows that we couldn't get through it. Have faith and trust Him.
John 13:7 Jesus answered him, “You do not understand now what I am doing, but you will understand later”
Your life isn't yours if you always care what others think
This quote literally hit me hard. I've always been that person who always care what other people think and because of that I have missed so many things. I've always been that person who are so afraid of other peoples opinion about herself. I always tried to look and act good so that people wouldn't say anything negative about me. I was so afraid of judgement. But you know what I realized, that no matter how good looking you are, no matter how nice you are; people will always have something to say. People will always judge you no matter what you do, so just do whatever you want (especially in the Ph, maraming perpektong tao dito eh). I was living the life that wasn't actually mine for so long! But not anymore, I stopped caring what other people think because finally after so many years, I've finally realized that other peoples opinion doesn't define me and what makes me happy doesn't have to make sense to others.
Actually, life is beautiful and I have time
If it's meant for you, the universe will give it to you. There's no need to force things but of course, you have to work for it. I think it is important to know that there isn't any deadlines of achieving what you want to have with your life, it isn't like some school projects. Don't be discouraged if people around you may seems like they've gotten everything yet you're just about to start and sometimes, you don't even know where and how to start. Instead, be inspired of what they have accomplished. Ain't no need for you to rush things because beautiful things takes time.
“It may hurt now to wait but it will always be more than you ever dreamed of, just be patient.”
ABOUT THE BLOG
You are very lucky if people around you are supporting you, sana all diba. Pero truth is, not everyone has someone who'll support them, mentally. I don't have anyone to support me. Yes, I have family, relatives, friends, I am surrounded by many but none of them are supporting me and some of them are actually the reason of my depression and anxiety. I know that a lot of you are also going through the same, it is exhausting, it is depressing. But what can we do? Life must go on. I would still say that I am blessed- no, actually beyond blessed for having people online who became my support system ever since I was 16 years old up until now and I could say that I have a strong support system! It may sounds funny, some people may underestimate the power of venting to someone online but actually knowing that there are people who are willing to listen to you, people who won't judge and make fun of you, people who will consider your feelings are actually all we need.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Is there any quotes that motivates you? What is it? Let me know cause I'm really curious! I think its just so amazing how can a simple quotes change our way of thinking. If you want to discuss or to talk about anything, don't hesitate to slide into my DMs. I am open for your opinions, suggestions, and even criticisms.
PS. I do not claim to know everything at all. I'm no expert with this but I hope you learned something! It would be very great if you did and I hope you'd apply it to yourself! Also don't forget to share this blog and to tag me!
