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I love scrolling through Instagram, VSCO, or somewhere else and finding a quote that really resonates with me. I always try to write down my favorite quotes that have to do with positivity and motivation, and I thought I would share a few of them here. No matter what mood you’re in right now, I hope you can find some meaning in them.

“Admire Someone’s Beauty Without Questioning Your Own”

Every few months, I see this quote pop up somewhere, and I always appreciate seeing it. I definitely fall victim to comparing myself to others, which always leads to me feeling self-conscious and negative about myself. There is so much beauty in the world, but remember that none of it diminishes your own <3.

“We Could All be Better Humans”

I think I love this quote so much because it reminds me to check-in with myself about how I’m feeling, and how my actions may be affecting other people. No matter what I am going through, I never try to let any personal anger or frustration out on anyone else. I never know exactly what someone is going through, so trying my best to treat everyone with the kindness they deserve has always been really important to me.

“Stop Living Under the Cloud of How Things Could Have Been Different — They Weren’t”

Like many people, I find myself thinking about how my life would be different if something did or didn’t happen. I think about how the people I have or haven’t met have impacted my life. Although there is nothing wrong with thinking about those things, I try to never regret a person, experience or relationship. This ties into the idea that “Everything Happens for a Reason.” The truth is, things didn’t happen differently, so trusting that you are exactly where you need to be right now should be a source of peace, not frustration.

“Treat People with Kindness”

This isn’t really a specific quote, just more of a way of living, but I couldn’t agree with it more. It also always reminds me of the Harry Styles song :). There is another quote I love that says “In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Kind” and it always inspires me to spread kindness. I believe the energy you put out is the energy you attract, so treating people will kindness will never be a waste. 

I hope you enjoyed these quotes as much as I do <3

Suzanne Wilson

U Mass Amherst '22

Suzanne is a senior at Umass studying public health, with hopes of becoming an epidemiologist. She works as a barista at a coffee shop and a tutor. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with friends, and drinking chai lattes.
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