One of the most difficult days of the year is known as “Blue Monday,” which is commonly observed as the third Monday in January. It can feel overwhelming with post-holiday stress, winter blues, and general lethargic feeling. But even in the darkness, there are pearls of knowledge and motivation that can elevate the heart and add a glimmer of hope to this otherwise gloomy day. These 25 motivational Blue Monday quotes and sayings are sure to give you inspiration, hope, and a little extra sunshine.
“The sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it’s here is up to us.” – Alexandra Elle
“When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.” – Unknown
“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll
“Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” – Alice Morse Earle
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” – Aristotle Onassis
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass but learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain
“Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller
“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker
“Happiness is not by chance, but by choice.” – Jim Rohn
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” – Muhammad Ali
“The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Unknown
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.” – Victor Hugo
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
Blue Monday may bring difficulties, but these quotations are full of insight, inspiration, and guidance to help you approach the day with a fresh resolve and optimistic outlook. These motivational quotes should act as beacons of hope, reassuring us that even in the darkest moments, there’s always cause for optimism, fortitude, and unshakable resolve as we greet each day.
