Uplifting words: 15 motivational quotes to brighten up your day

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

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"Always remember you matter, you're important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can."

(Charlie Mackesy)

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I've always liked motivational, inspirational quotes. They can always cheer me up somehow, and that's why I decided to collect my favorites here today. That way, not only me but everyone else can come back here in our not-so-happy moments and find inspiration. Hopefully they'll brighten your day too.

These quotes also have something to do with my previous post about bullet journaling. Pick your favorites and add them to your journal to always have them on hand and remember the wise words.

1. "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says: I'm possible!"

(Audrey Hepburn)

2. "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you."

(Walt Whitman)

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3. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

(C.S. Lewis)

4. "Believe you can and you're halfway there."

(Theodore Roosevelt)

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5. "It is never too late to be what you might have been."

(George Eliot)

6. "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

(Maya Angelou)

7. "Just believe in yourself. Even if you don't just pretend that you do and, at some point, you will."

(Venus Williams)

8. "It always seems impossible until it's done."

(Nelson Mandela)

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9. "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

(Confucius)

10. "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better."

(Samuel Beckett)

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11. "If you can dream it, you can do it."

(Walt Disney)

12. "There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self."

(Aldous Huxley)

13. "Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."

(Martin Luther)

14. "Don't count the days, make the days count."

(Muhammad Ali)

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15. "We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone."

(Ronald Reagan)

With best wishes,

E

Bullet journal tips for mastering continuity

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"Keeping a journal of our thoughts, experiences, insights, and learnings promotes mental clarity, exactness, and context."

(Stephen R. Covey)

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I had a (bullet) journal for many, many years. It was my own style, I wrote important dates in there, sometimes to-do lists, what I bought, how much the bills were, what happened to me or my plans and statistics for my blog - depending on my mood.

Then a few years ago I just stopped because of heavy workload (and last year, also busy life). I've tried to start again a few times since then, but it's only been a few days where I've kept going, even though I've missed it.

This year I started again, and reflected back on what stopped me before. Here are my tips that have helped me to keep going this time. I hope they are useful for you too.

✨ 1. Perfection is not necessary: Remember that your bullet journal doesn't have to be perfect. It's your personal tool for organization and reflection, so embrace imperfections and don't worry about trying to make everything flawless.

✨ 2. No pressure to write every day: Bullet journaling doesn't require daily entries. You can use it as often or as infrequently as you like. Feel free to skip days without feeling guilty and only write when you feel you need to.

✨ 3. Drawings are optional: Although many bullet journals include doodles and artwork, this is not a requirement. If you don't like drawing or feel overwhelmed by it, keep it simple with minimal or no illustrations. The main focus is on functionality and organization.

✨ 4. Customize it to your needs: Design your bullet journal to fit your preferences and lifestyle. Customize it to your specific needs, whether it includes habits, gratitude, to-do lists, financial planning or anything else. Your journal should support and enhance your daily routine.

Remember, it's all about making your (bullet) journal work for you. There are no hard and fast rules; it's all about finding a way that helps you stay organized, focused and feeling your best.

You can buy ready-made journals and planners, but this year I simply took a small blank notebook from my shelf. It's not perfect, but it doesn't have to be. - If you need some inspiration on how to fill the pages, there are lots of pictures on Pinterest and videos on YouTube, just type in "bullet journal".

Do you also have a journal, planner or similar? If so, do you have any other tips on how to do it regularly? Feel free to comment them below.

With best wishes,

E