There’s something about having a new year on the horizon that makes me feel excited, reinvigorated and motivated – but not in a New Year’s resolution kind of way, more of in an enthusiastic for what’s to come and what I want to do sorta way.
In the spirit of making 2017 a wonderful a year, today I’m sharing 17 inspiring life mottos. I’ll be coming back to them throughout the year as reminders of how I want to live my life, and I hope that they serve as inspiration as you crush your 2017 goals!
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…because mindfulness is an important piece of the happiness puzzle!
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Let your light shine is one of my favorite mantras.
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…because I firmly believe that the law of attraction is a powerful thing. Optimism has always been my mindset, I don’t see the point in being any other way!
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Gratitude is the open door to abundance, so I make it a daily practice to stop and think about all of the blessings in my life. Oh, and I sometimes don’t eat vegetables until dinner… so eating more veggies is a good thing for me to keep in mind!
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…because consistency and perseverance are keys to success.
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Don’t get me wrong, diamonds are nice and all, but adventures are what light my soul on fire. Adventures are what give me memories that’ll last a lifetime. In 2017 I’ll be going on as many adventures as possible!
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(I can’t find the source for this photo, but someone shared it on Facebook and I saved it because it’s awesome.)
…because in light of who’s about to become our president, now more than ever America needs people with kind hearts who believe in inclusion and progress to speak up, volunteer, protest, and make their voices heard. One of my 2017 goals is to recommit to regularly volunteering with a cause I’m passionate about. Let’s work to change the things we cannot accept, because words and ideas can & will change America and the world.
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Hell yeah it is. Be smart with your choices, but do things your way. It’s your life, do things that make you happy!
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…because it’s time to take risks & go for it (whatever ‘it’ is for you!).
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THIS. Having passion and purpose is what makes us shine as human beings. Find what makes you excited about life and spend time doing more of it.
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Choices, choices, choices. Make good ones, and life tends to go your way more often than not.
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Happy New Year everyone! Catch you in 2017!
Tell me… What will your 2017 life mottos/mantras be?
All of these!!! 8, 9, 10 , 11… especially 11. LOL! I kind of want to buy prints of all of these and make a 2017 wall to make me feel better. Because 2016… oy!
You should make a 2017 inspiration board! I had one a few years ago and loved it.
I love all of these quotes too! I’m printing some of these out for my motivation board now.
Nice, Ali!!
What an awesome collection of quotes! I love what you said about daily gratitude. That’s something I really want to try to focus on more in the new year. It’s such a powerful thing!
I hope you have a happy and healthy 2017! xo
That’s great, Sarah! Gratitude and positivity really can make such a huge impact in one’s life. Here’s to a 2017 full of mindfulness, gratitude & happiness!
These quotes are very inspiring — thank you for sharing! Hope you have a prosperous 2017 Nicole!
Thanks Marcie, Happy 2017!
What a fun post, Nicole! I agree that there is something fun and refreshing about starting the new year. I mean I’m sad to take down the decorations as the house always feels so empty and cold (literally!). But then the promise of new adventures in the new year is always fun. I love the #5 motto…definitely a good way to approach the new year! Thanks for sharing these. 🙂
I agree, taking down decorations is always a little sad! The house seems so plain afterwards…. but each season has its perks, and it’s nice to try to appreciate whatever time we’re in.
These are such great quotes. I’m really into mantras this year. I need more reminders in my life to focus on the good and what is important! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Britt! Oh yes, mantras can be a powerful thing. I hope that your 2017 is off to a wonderful start!