25 Short Inspirational Quotes for When Life Gets Tough

It’s Monday! Who else is excited? If you aren’t, then you are in luck as these short inspirational quotes & sayings will help take the Monday blues away.

I don’t know about you but I have been feeling a little downcast and unproductive since the beginning of this new month, May.

Anyways, I thought we could maybe do a little pep talk on quotes that you can read or recite when life gets tough for you. So here are 25 of my favourite short inspirational quotes that I repeat in my head when I’m feeling stuck and in need of a little motivation.

25 Short Inspirational Quotes for Tough Seasons

• Everything Happens For A Reason

I have carried this word with me since I was a child. Any time I find myself in a situation I can not handle, I try to say this to myself: everything happens for a reason. This can be hard to believe this at first, but whatever tough spot you are in at that moment will definitely teach you something.

• Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do – Robert H. Schuller

Life occurs in phases, the smooth and the tough phase. Whenever the tough phase happens, just know that they don’t last forever. Reaffirm your self daily with short inspirational quotes. You are tough! and, tough people can last through anything.

• Let Perseverance Be Your Engine and Hope Your Fuel – Jackson Brown

You cannot persevere without hope. Hope inspires you that something better is coming while perseverance would give you the grace to stick through your troubles.

• Forget Others! Only Care About What YOU Are Doing- Rachael Ebuh

I fall into the trap of comparison quite too often. I use this short and motivating quote to remind myself that we are all different. So we will make different choices and therefore our paths to success would be different. Don’t feel discouraged, just do what is best for YOU.

• Most of The Important Things in The World Have Been Accomplished by People Who Have Kept on – Dale Carnegie

Most of the stories you have heard from about accomplished people have been that they did not give up. My best is the story of Thomas Edison and his 1000 attempts to create a light bulb. Do not let the chaos of life keep you from your success story.

• The Ultimate Measure of A Man is Where He Stands at Times of Challenge and Controversy – Martin Luther King, Jr

How you react in the face of controversies says a lot about the kind of person that you are. Hang on in there, you’ve got this!

• It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

My first quote was everything happens for a reason. But I also believe that it is okay not to be okay. I wish I was always positive when I am going through a tough time but I’m not. And I’ve learned to accept that. I cry when I need to, I pray about it and talk to friends about it. Anything that will act as therapy for you do it.

• When You Come to The End of Your Rope, Tie a Knot and Hang on– Franklin D. Roosevelt

Some days you will have no idea how you are still hanging on. It would feel like you are at your last thread. It is at your weakest moment that things tend to change for better. Hang on!

• Many of Life’s Failures Are People Who Didn’t Realize How Close They Were to Success When They Gave Up – Thomas Edison

You will never know how close you are to your success when you give up. In Tyler Perry’s Acrimony movie, it was the very moment that Melinda gave up on supporting Robert’s grandiose dreams that his vision was actualized.

• A Sense of Humor Helps Us to Get Through the Dull Times, Cope With The Difficult Times, Enjoy the Good Times and Manage the Scary Times – Steve Goodier

Laughter is very calming and would help you forget for a moment how much of a tough situation you are in. Applying laughter in challenging times would bring light and life to each situation, even if for a moment.

• Prosperity is Not Without Many Fears and Disasters; and Adversity is Not Without Comforts and Hopes – Francis Bacon

For you to be prosperous, you have to give yourself room for adversities, disasters, and many fears. For every bad situation, there is a good period you have been in. Remember to always find the good in the bad.

• Use What You’ve Been Through as Fuel, Believe in Yourself and Be Unstoppable! – Yvonne Pierre

Believe in yourself especially when others do not. Use your struggles and their doubts as your driving force.

• You are Today Where Your Thoughts Have Brought You; You Will Be Tomorrow Where Your Thoughts Take You – James Allen

Your thoughts help shape your future. Always make sure to think positive and healthy thoughts when you are going through a hard moment.

• To Succeed, You Have to Do Something and Be Very Bad At It For a While. You Have to Look Bad Before You can Look Really Good – Barbara DeAngelis

Take your tough times and use them to make you an expert in life. Learning new things can be complicated at first, but you are gaining experiences along the way. That is part of the wonderful process of learning!

• The Bravest Sight in The World is To See a Great Man Struggling Against Adversity– Seneca

A great man struggling against adversity is inspiring. As you struggle and are also positive about your struggles, you are encouraging others to face their own adversities.

• He Knows Not His Own Strength Who Hath Not Met Adversity. – William Samuel Johnson

Until you are tested in life, you will not acknowledge the strengths that you have. Not that any of us would voluntarily want to experience painful instances just to see what we’re made of, but the fact remains that life that is exactly like that. Your adversities are making you a stronger version of yourself.

• Sometimes The Worst Thing Happens to You, The Thing You Think You Can’t Survive… It’s The Thing That Makes You Better Than You Used To Be – Jennifer Weiner

Challenging life situations will make you better than you used to be.

• The Trick is To Enjoy Life. Don’t Wish Away Your Days, Waiting For Better Ones Ahead – Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Are you one of those people who wait for the tide to wash away before continuing with life? If so, you’re wasting precious time and opportunities. Stop sabotaging your dreams, in the name of waiting for better days and enjoy life as it comes!

• Whatever Does Not Kill You Will Make You Stronger

Do not let your hard times crush you; weather the storm and you will come out with wisdom and experience at your side to help you get through future challenges.

• If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going– Winston Churchill

If your life is unbearable, follow Winston’s short inspirational advice and keep going. One foot in front of the other is all it takes, to complete the race.

• Why Worry? If You’ve Done The Very Best You Can, Worrying Won’t Make It Any Better – Walt Disney

Worrying does not solve any of your problems. Draw out a plan and think of what to do to leave the tough situation you are currently stuck in.

• In Difficult Times, It’s So Hard To Look Around and To See What To Be Grateful For – Alice Barrett

Start journaling all the good things you are grateful for. Reminisce on good times and remind yourself that this too shall pass.

• One Small Crack Does Not Mean You Are Broken, It Means That You Were Put To The Test And You Didn’t Fall Apart – Linda Poindexter

There is no problem with you for going through trying times. It shows your strength to not fall apart when life throws lemons at you.

• When Life Changes Itself to Harder. Change Yourself to Stronger – Anurag Prakash Ray

Tough times call for tougher decisions. It is okay to cry if you need to. That doesn’t mean you are weak or that you failed. It means you are human and are allowed to have bad days. Your tears would help you build a strong character and toughen up.

• Our Greatest Glory is Not in Never Falling, But in Rising Every Time We Fall – Confucius

For every time you have had a bad day, keep pushing through it bearing in mind that it will get better. For every fall you make, brush your sleeves, say some short inspirational quotes to yourself and rise up.

I’m not perfect! I still have tough days.

I just wanted to share with you my favourite short inspirational quotes that have inspired me when I was really going through tough times. If you’re like me, it’s always nice to hear nice positive sayings. they have a way of uplifting your bad mood.

Hey! I hope you enjoyed reading this post, because I emnjoyed writing. Drop a comment if you did.

Have a great week!