There’s no doubt that we all face tough times in our lives. There are times when we feel unmotivated and drained, and it can be tough to push through.  How we deal with those tough times determines how successful we are. That’s why it’s important to have sources of inspiration and motivation throughout our days – something to keep us moving forward when things get complicated. Maybe reading them will give you the push you need to get started on that project you’ve been procrastinating on or to finally take action towards a dream. Whatever it is, keep these motivating words in mind and use them as your go-to source of inspiration when times get tough. They’ll help remind you of what’s important, and they’ll give you the boost you need to keep moving forward.

 Here are ten inspiring quotes to help you stay motivated!

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”  

—Confucius

“In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.”  

—Albert Einstein

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”  

—Mark Twain

“Not having the best situation, but seeing the best in your situation is the key to happiness.”

— Marie Forleo

“You don’t need to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.”

—Martin Luther King Jr.

 “You can never be the best. The only thing you can be the best at is developing yourself.”

—Natalie Portman

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

 “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”  

—Oprah Winfrey

“If my mind can conceive it. If my heart can believe it. Then I can achieve it.”

— Muhammad Ali

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” — Mary Engelbreit