Life can be quite daunting especially if you don’t have a sense of direction of where your life is going. Whether you are still trying to determine your college major or just about to graduate, life can really throw some curveballs your way. Need some inspiration in your life? Look no further in taking these inspirational quotes into consideration.
1. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Unsure if your current path in life is meant to be? Is your major or career choice not one you feel confident in? If you feel this way about your life path, then maybe you choose to take the time to evaluate your current life choices and then decide to go down another path that you may have not thought of initially.
Perhaps, going down another path allows you to take the initiative of doing what makes you happiest in life or benefiting those in need. Whatever you decide, remember that there is no shame in taking a step back to evaluate yourself every once in a while.
2. “Carpe diem!” or “seize the day!” -Dead poets Society
Although you may have heard or seen these quote hundreds of times, it can be of great benefit to incorporate this quote into your life as you work through life’s obstacles and celebrate any small triumphs.
Taking advantage of life’s opportunities such as that interview for your dream job, applying for your college major or minor, applying for grad school, or even more recreational opportunities such as auditioning for a theater production or creating DIY crafts can help you to enjoy life and to branch out and try new things while you can.
3. “i have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” -Thomas a. edison
Everything takes time in life! You may not succeed at something at first, but, with some time and effort, you may eventually find that you can become better at anything you set your mind to. Whether you do not make your job interview the first time or fail an exam, do not lose hope for yourself or your future. Take some time to evaluate yourself and your performance and then try again when you can. Life is too short to give up on yourself, do your best!
4. “I care about decency and humanity and kindness. kindness today is an act of rebellion.” -Pink
Working hard to get where you want to go can help you find success in life, but kindness is equally important. Showing kindness towards others can help you become a better human being. Whether you hold the door for someone, help someone with their groceries or offer a classmate help with an assignment, try to do something nice for someone or yourself every day. You might just make someone’s day!
5. “Do one thing every day that scares you.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Going out of our boundaries or comfort zones is especially daunting since fear is what often holds us back from taking risks in life. Being able to get out of our comfort zones can help us in becoming more confident in ourselves and in our ability to overcome any obstacles that life throws our way. So go for that job interview, audition, tryout, or major application and do it with confidence.
Making your way in life has its sets of obstacles that may bring you down and triumphs that lift you up when needed. Hopefully, these quotes gave you a much-needed sense of direction and confidence. Whatever you are going through in life right now, you have enough strength to conquer it and become the best version of yourself. You got this!
XOXO Her Campus