8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You

The new year should spark a renewal of our lives, a completion of the end of something, and the wonderful beginning of a new and prosperous year. If you feel as if we are here each day to learn about ourselves, our behaviors, and others, you will enjoy this week's post. This week, I want to share eight inspiring quotes for this wonderful new year. The quotes I selected are all about making yourself a priority this year. And, whatever goal you have for this year, these quotes (Affiliate Link) will give you the motivation to concur any struggle.

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• “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”  ~ Mahatma Gandhi
• “Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self.”~ Cyril Connolly
• “The soul is stronger than its surroundings.” ~William James
• “Know yourself.” ~Greek Proverb
• “I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” ~Neil Armstrong
• "Optimism is true moral courage.” ~Ernest Shackleton 
• “To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.’” ~ Unknown
• "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."  ~ George Bernard Shaw

“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”  ~ Mahatma Gandhi

“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”  ~ Mahatma Gandhi Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

The first one of these eight inspiring quotes is by Mahatma Gandhi. The thoughts of others are just their thoughts. We are not here to change their ideas or perceptions; we are here to understand and not allow those thoughts to penetrate what we hold true for ourselves. 

“Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self.”~ Cyril Connolly

“Better to write for yourself and have no public than to write for the public and have no self.”~ Cyril Connolly read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

The next one of these eight inspiring quotes is by Cyril Connolly. If you are a writer, you will understand this statement more than others. When we write, we want to express ourselves and help awaken others to a different point of view. And maybe even motivate them to change if we are lucky. But speaking words that are not true to ourselves will not do anyone any good. 

“The soul is stronger than its surroundings.” ~William James

“The soul is stronger than its surroundings.” ~William James Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

The soul is our essence; it is who we are, and therefore, we must vigilantly protect it from anyone who chooses to attack us.  

“Know yourself.” ~Greek Proverb

“Know yourself.” ~Greek Proverb Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

While this is so simple, it is quite profound.  Learning to know oneself will only help you deal with the world from a place of security and knowing.

“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” ~Neil Armstrong

“I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don’t intend to waste any of mine.” ~Neil Armstrong Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

Wasting your life and not living it will only create regret and frustration. 

"Optimism is true moral courage.” ~Ernest Shackleton 

"Optimism is true moral courage.” ~Ernest Shackleton Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

Optimism is a favorite word of mine. I am not a person who looks at life through rose-colored glasses. I look at life with the understanding that there are positive changes that can be made to improve and enhance a person's life. 

“To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.’” ~ Unknown

“To create more positive results in your life, replace ‘if only’ with ‘next time.’” ~ Unknown Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

Here's another inspiring quote. This one is very practical. The phrase 'if only', creates feelings of regret while 'next time' creates feelings of possibilities and change opportunities. 

"Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."  ~ George Bernard Shaw

"Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."  ~ George Bernard Shaw Read more 8 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year and the New You Share on X

The final of these eight inspiring quotes (Affiliate Link) is by George Bernard Shaw. You are not here to find yourself within anyone else; you are here to create a better you in this life. 

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