Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: monday motivation

  • Monday Quotes to get you out of a funk!

    Monday is still that day many people dread. After getting up to the things you like during the weekend, Monday seems to be a reminder that you have responsibilities weighing you down. It can be very uninspiring.

    But we can’t afford to approach the first working day of the week with gloom, can we?

    So, here are 11 ways we think you could express Mondays positively:

    *What you do on Monday can improve the rest of your life.

    *Mondays are the best days to rewrite your story. If you don’t like how last week went, create a new story every Monday.

    *Monday is a ceremony that rolls out the red carpet for you to step on and be anything you want to be (we hope you choose to be great).

    *A champion is that person who knows what to do with a Monday. If you figure Mondays out, you can easily figure out your entire life. Yes!

    *If you are serious about changing your life, Monday is the best place to start.

    *It is the hours you spend working hard on Monday that will buy you the freedom to live freely on weekends.

    *You are in control. Never allow your Monday to be manic. – Andrea L’Artiste

    *Monday understands success more than any other day of the week.

    *Stepping into Monday is like stepping into a cold shower. It will shock at first, but you will get use to the temperature and you’ll be all right.

    *Mondays offer you 52 ways to win all through the year.

    Embrace Mondays. Embrace success. Happy New Week.

  • Affirmations inspired by Tems Grammy win!

    We see all the black women winning, and we are so proud!

    Here are 10 Affirmations curated for the season, for black women who constantly push the envelope:

    “Being ME is how I win.“

    “I inhale my dreams and exhale my fears.“

    “My heart and mind are open and ready for new experiences.“

    “I accept radical responsibility for creating the life I want.“

    “I tap into my magic by trusting my intuition.“

    “I honor my commitment to take care of myself.“

    “The chaos around me is no match for the calmness within me.“

    “I am energetically aligned to all I desire.“

    “My self-worth is high.“

    “I find new ways to come home to myself each day.“

    Congratulations to Tems for winning the Grammys.

    Congratulations to every black sister creating magic.

    Black Girl Magic!

    It’s a new week, be inspired Tribe.

    *affirmations culled from balancedblackgirl

  • 4 Ways To Refocus On Your Goals After Falling Behind

    It happens to the best of us: Obstacles appear out of seemingly nowhere, leaving us wondering how to overcome them and continue on the path to achieving our goals.

    Sometimes, a difficult challenge, a life change, a family event – could derail us from a goal we have set for ourselves. Sometimes, we willingly put a hold on our dreams to attend to other things, especially when trying to balance career and family and everything piles on your shoulders.  

    It’s important not to beat yourself up over what did not get done or accomplished. It’s also imperative to recognize that many of the obstacles that may have prevented you from reaching your goals were out of your hands.

    Do you feel like you’ve fallen behind on your goals? Don’t panic! You can still get back on track and live your best life.

    Here are four important steps to take if you’ve fallen behind on your goals:

    1. Define Why. If there’s something you want to do, make sure you clearly understand why. How will achieving this goal make you feel? Will you be more confident? Will it fulfill you and fuel you to work harder? Will it simply make you happier? Dig deep to find the real reason that’s driving you and focus on that.
    2. Take Action. Go to work right away on the most important task, and work until it is completed if possible. Switching between tasks does not speed things up, it has the reverse effect. It takes much longer to task switch than it does to focus on one task at a time.
    3. Set Accountable Goals. Make a to-do list or a goal list and be sure to set realistic goals. Identify the end goal you want to accomplish. Make a to-do or task list of steps to take to accomplish that goal. Set timeframes for each one of those tasks and a deadline of when you would like the goal accomplished.
    4. Celebrate Little Wins. Taking time to celebrate each success you have — whether it be big or small — is an important part of holding yourself accountable because it helps you build momentum and stay focused. Each win builds your confidence — it reinforces your “I can do this” mentality.

    Remember, the most beautiful things in life take time. You’re not going to reach your dreams overnight. You have to stay patient. You have to keep putting in the effort, even when it feels like you aren’t making any progress. Remember, just because you feel like you are stuck in the same place doesn’t mean that’s the truth. Even baby steps matter.

  • You Are Unstoppable!

    What do Unbelieveable, Unbreakable and Unstoppable have in common?

    They all begin with U!

    You are unstoppable, not because you do not have failures or doubts, but because you continue despite them.

    Start where you are. Use what you have.

    If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.

    You can handle whatever life throws at you.

    You are stronger than you think, and the future holds great things for you.

    Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable!