We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Sharieka Marie Hall | Yoga Instructor & Wellness Coach

My absolute favorite quote comes from one of my favorite authors Dr. Maya Angelou: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve beauty.” I love it not only because it references butterflies, but it calls attention the the unseen battle that the caterpillar goes through. No one is there with the caterpillar inside the cocoon. It might not look like there’s much going on but big changes are happening. Read more>>

Rosemarie Philip | ICF Credentialed Life & Leadership Coach

I have so many favorites! But first, a little clarity around affirmations as they are often misunderstood. Affirmations must be something YOU BELIEVE AND VALUE, even if you’re only part way there. If not, it can be defeating, promote an unsafe space of toxic positivity where our real feelings are disregarded, and create a vicious cycle of stuck. For example, I love the affirmation “I am enough”. Read more>>

Judith Caballero | Esthetician | Skin Expert, Acne Specialist & Brow Technician

I have two favorite quotes! One in English & one in Spanish, starting with English my favorite quote & affirmation is, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you will always be where you have always been” I repeat this to myself everyday as a constant reminder that I need to try every approach I can possible until I reach my desired outcome. If I never change, my situation won’t either! Second in Spanish is, “lo que se siembra se cosecha” and this to me means that I will harvest what I sow. It’s all about planting your seed and remembering it takes time for it to grow. Read more>>

Hardy Jones III | General Contractor/Construction Consultant

“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe than you will be successful” Its means you will give up excuses, and make things happen, going that extra mile, staying up extra hours, waking up early. Work like your life and family depends on it, succeed. Motivation!!!!!! Read more>>