Quotes for Encouraging and Empowering Yourself!
I would like to share with you many quotes and other things that may support us during challenging times.
Sometimes it can be hard to get going when it comes to motivating, encouraging and empowering ourselves. We dont know where to begin, or do not feel we have the opportunity to become empowered. I hope the contents of this thread will help you along, in order to inspire you! 
As you push ahead in the pursuit of your dreams, always stop to celebrate that you are beyond where you were previously. - Bidemi Mark-Mordi.
?Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.? - SteveMaraboli.
?Why We Make Bad Decisions? by Dan Gilbert. [Subtitles available in 30 languages].
? Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness ? sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end for a sparkling Q&A with some familiar TED faces.
?Owning our story, and loving ourselves through that process, is the bravest thing that we?ll ever do.? - BrenBrown.
?The Power of Time Off? by Stefan Sagmeister. [Subtitles available in 29 languages].
? Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali.
?I learned the hard way that I cannot always count on others to respect my feelings - even if I respect theirs. Being a good person doesn?t guarantee that others will be good people. You only have control over yourself and how you choose to be as a person. As for others, you can only choose to accept them or walk away.? - Unknown.
Kat's List of Empowering, Uplifting, and Inspiring Songs!
I tried to include a mix of genres and older and newer music. I can think of so many more amazing songs but then I'd be here all day!Feel free to add more and tag me so I can see and listen.Hope you enjoy!
The Middle- Jimmy Eat World"Hey, don't write yourself off yet.It's only in your head you feel left out or looked down on.Just do your best, do everything you can.And don't you worry what the bitter hearts are gonna say."
PumpinBlood- NONONO"t's so magical, feeling, that no one's got a hold.You're acatalyst to your own happiness you know"
Unwritten- Natasha Bedingfield
Fight Song- Rachel Platten"And I don't really care if nobody else believes, cause I've still got a lot of fight left in me."
Brave- Sara Bareilles(Also one of my favorite videos for brave goofy dancing)
Who Says- Selena Gomez and the Scene"I?m sure you got some things you?d like to change about yourself, but when it comes to meI wouldn?t want to be anybody else"
Best Day of My Life- American Authors
Defying Gravity- Idina Medzel and Kristen Chenoweth from Wicked
Try- Colbie Caillat"Why should you care what they think of you? When you?re all alone, by yourself, do you like you?"
Hall of Fame- The Script and Will.i.am"You can move a mountain, you can break rocks, You can be a master.Don't wait for luck. Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself"
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts. -Paramahansa Yogananda
A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. -William Arthur Ward
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. -Mother Teresa
A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. -Denis Waitley
Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you'll start to see a big difference in your life. -Yoko Ono
After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer. -William R. Alger
A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose. -Tom Wilson
In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. -Albert Einstein
A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success. -Unknown
Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don?t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is. -Anne Frank
A smile is the universal welcome. -Max Eastman
I think that anybody that smiles automatically looks better. -Diane Lane
