I am a big believer in having a daily quiet time which just begins my day in a gentle and positive manner. Some days I can spend 30 minutes; other days only 5-10 minutes. No matter – here are some things I like to include: stating positive affirmations, gratitude, journaling, reading the Bible, meditation on Bible verses, stating my visions and goals, reading for enjoyment or self-help, and exercise. Here are some of my favorite quotes that I often use during this time:
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
“Achievement is talent plus preparation.” – Malcolm Gladwell
“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
The key to achieving results is consistency.
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” — Viktor Frankl
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right either way.” – Henry Ford
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
“Food can fill you but not fulfill you.” — Joshua Rosenthal
“When you are having a rough time, remember that God gives His hardest battles to His strongest soldiers.” — Anonymous
“The most practical way to change who you are is to change what you do.” — James Clear (from “Atomic Habits”)
“I honor progress over perfection.”
“I am making the choice to feel good about myself today. This is a habit to cultivate.”
“I’m not broken. God is making stained glass.”
“My value is not a number on the scale.”
“My life is focused and filled with purpose.”
“Nurture your life by nourishing your body, mind, and soul with healthy food, lifestyle, and daily habits.” — Leah Cheshire