Words have power. They can build us up or tear us down. When we’re going through tough times, it’s important to surround ourselves with positive words and affirmations.
A netizen recently asked the forum, “What is a quote or saying that has gotten you through some hard times?”. We’ve curated the best responses for you below!
The 24 Hours Reminder
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“Even the worst days have only 24 hours – it gets me through the tough days.”
Pain Isn’t Something Negative
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“Pain is weakness leaving the body – my late brother said this.”
Moving On Helps
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‘The day is already lost, may as well get everything out of the way for tomorrow’
“Essentially, the way I wanted things to go did not happen, so I may as well get all the awkward, annoying, tedious things done today.”
“As someone with the double whammy of anxiety and depression, this phrase helps me avoid sitting in my anxiety waiting for a reason to act, and to get things done so my depression has nothing with which to affect me.”
Living In The Moment Matters
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“Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet – Bob Marley”
Don’t Lose Hope
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“All good movies have happy endings. If you’re unhappy, that means the show isn’t over yet.”
Adapt Or Die
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“Adapt or Die – really helped me push through some stuff.”
Don’t Give Up
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“Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
Nothing Lasts Forever
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“It doesn’t last forever, you’ll be fine for a few hours. Anytime I do something I hate I remind myself I’ll be looking back on it like a little memory like it didn’t seem as long as it actually was. I apply this to homework and in family visits basically in everything.”
Happiness Is An Inside Job
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“Happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone that much power over your life.”
Excuses Make Way For Failures
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“I always think about ‘Excuses are the Nails Used to Build a House of Failure’ – Don Wilder
I view it as a reason to not stop trying, and to keep pushing through until I accomplish my goal.”
Learn To Climb The Mountains Of Difficulty
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“Too many people pray for mountains of difficulty to be removed, when all you really need is the courage to climb them.”
Life Is Unpredictable
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“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. – Forrest Gump.”
We Judge Others Differently Than Ourselves
“We judge others based on their actions yet we judge ourselves based on our thoughts.”
Trying Is Better Than Regretting
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“I’d rather have a life of ‘oh well than a life of
‘What ifs…”
You Can Always Choose To Heal
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“If you are broken, you do not have to stay broken – It’s tattooed on my arm.”
The Quality Of Your Life Should Matter
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“We’re here for a good time, not a long time – as a way of encouraging myself to do something that might make me feel better.”
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