10 Best Self-Motivation Quotes to begin a Year

 The new year has begun and with a new year comes the goals. To fulfill the goals one needs to be motivated in life and self-motivation can be achieved through reading and writing. We have collated 10 motivational quotes about life lessons from great leaders and explained their perspectives through our positivity lens. 

1.     “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

 – Maya Angelou 

 

Being creative is the way of life, you need not take a paintbrush to paint or play with poetry words what you need is to creatively complete your work and creatively enjoy a life that everything seems joyful and even mundane chores become interesting.

 

 

2.    We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action. -Sarojini Naidu 

 

Be it new year resolutions or any other challenge you take up in life, do it with realistic goals and approaches. Many post a message about the goals on social media and when the haze fades out we see that the sincerity towards reaching the goals was not strong. Don't take challenges or resolutions in a herd, decide what is best for yourself and then work towards it relentlessly. 

 

 

3.    “The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” -Vince Lombardi 

 

Hurdles are part and parcel of life and we need to learn from our failures and every fall. The energy required to bounce back comes from within and from immense motivation towards reaching the goal. Cherish the moment when you are top as you have worked hard towards it.

 

 

4.    Ignorance is always afraid of change. – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

 

Knowledge is the only way to access change and acceptance of change comes through knowledge, both are interdependent. Change is the part of life and once we start accepting it with a fresh mindset leaving behind all preset notions that life is much easier. Persistent Change, the poetry reflects on such factors. 

 

5.    Life should be great rather than long. – B.R.Ambedkar 

 

Living in a moment is the way one can proceed in life, too much worrying about the future may take away the charm of the moment. We don't say we need not plan for the future or think about it but burning the present moment for a bright future is also not wise. You can relate well with this though through the poetry alpviram/pause 

 

6.    “Some people want it to happen, some people wish it would happen, others make it happen.” -Michael Jordan 

 

This quote makes us believe in the power of action. Wishing for things, planning for things are necessary but more vital is working towards the goal. We need to take steps towards our plans and only then dreams do materialize.

 

7.    “Don’t think about your errors or failures; otherwise, you’ll never do a thing.” -Bill Murray 

 

What happens if I don't succeed or the question what if I don't perform well. We cannot predict the future so we have to try and never fear failures. One may not achieve the tallest grade in the world but the smile after a small effort that succeeds is golden and that paves way for working effectively. 

 

 

8.    We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far. - SwamiVivekanand  

 

Keeping a clear mind with positive thoughts and affirmations comes with practice and for that, you need to follow a routine of decluttering your mind from negative thoughts and emotions. Looking for a positive aspect in every situation is what we believe and practice. Your thoughts are the way you are and that builds your inner peace too which is a great plus to have great mental health. 

 

9.    If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun. - A. P. J. Kalam

 

 

Never shun your responsibilities and the amount of hard work that is required for being successful. If we delegate the core task to someone else then we know who will taste the success? Working smartly is important yet working towards individual goals can only be done by you as learning from experience and that only be done once you work towards it.

 

 

10.                    The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions. - Chanakya

 

 

Being good and kind shall be the motto of every individual.  Let your action and words showcase the kindness and care within you. Helping the person in need or showering care to living beings brings peace within you. Kindness is not an act but a habit. You can read about RushabhTurakia and his kindness chain journey. Learnings from Chanakya are applicable in our integral part of life. You can listen to Chanakya in daily life book summary narrated by Alpana Deo.

 

These are the 10 quotes that instill motivation in us and as positivity ambassadors, we wish to bring in positive change in the mindset and thoughts.  

 

You can also read 4 quotes by Gandhiji for leading a simple life.  

 

Do let us know which quote from the above post made a connection with your or which quote fits perfectly in your life.  

 

Looking forward to your thoughts on the comment section. 

 

Have a blissful year ahead, stay safe and stay healthy. 

@MeenalSonal