28 Quotes for 28 Days
February 2015 I set myself a task. To post a different quote that I relate to every day.
I created images of the quotes and posted them everyday on Instagram and Twitter. This is where I am going to collate all the images, adding the reason why I like each quote. I have created a poll, where you can vote for your top 5 quotes.
I created images of the quotes and posted them everyday on Instagram and Twitter. This is where I am going to collate all the images, adding the reason why I like each quote. I have created a poll, where you can vote for your top 5 quotes.
Week 1- Musicals
Day 1
This is from one of my favourite musicals- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
I love this line for a number of reasons. Mostly, I see this as, if I dream of doing something, then it's real. By trying to lie and say that it didn't exist, the only person I am hurting is myself. Any dream you have is real and you should work for it as hard as you can.
This is from one of my favourite musicals- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
I love this line for a number of reasons. Mostly, I see this as, if I dream of doing something, then it's real. By trying to lie and say that it didn't exist, the only person I am hurting is myself. Any dream you have is real and you should work for it as hard as you can.
Day 2
This quote is from another of my favourite musicals. I love Wicked. This is from Defying Gravity, the most well known song from the musical.
I cannot change the fact that I have anxiety and depression but I can change how it affects my life. I could lie down and let it define me or I can work as hard as I'm able and show that I can do things despite my illnesses.
This quote is from another of my favourite musicals. I love Wicked. This is from Defying Gravity, the most well known song from the musical.
I cannot change the fact that I have anxiety and depression but I can change how it affects my life. I could lie down and let it define me or I can work as hard as I'm able and show that I can do things despite my illnesses.
Day 3
I have never seen Matilda the Musical but I found this song a few weeks ago on YouTube.
I like this quote because I use it as a reminder and a message that I am in charge of how my life goes and that nobody is going to do it for me. I don't want someone to try and save me, I want people to stand by and watch me save myself.
There is another line in this song I love, "Don't let a little thing like little stop you". Being 5ft nothing, I could pretend that I cannot do a lot of things or I could go out there and show people that height has nothing to do with ability. Sure it may take me a little longer to get something off a high shelf because I have to climb, but I'll do it. I won't let being little stop me doing anything.
I have never seen Matilda the Musical but I found this song a few weeks ago on YouTube.
I like this quote because I use it as a reminder and a message that I am in charge of how my life goes and that nobody is going to do it for me. I don't want someone to try and save me, I want people to stand by and watch me save myself.
There is another line in this song I love, "Don't let a little thing like little stop you". Being 5ft nothing, I could pretend that I cannot do a lot of things or I could go out there and show people that height has nothing to do with ability. Sure it may take me a little longer to get something off a high shelf because I have to climb, but I'll do it. I won't let being little stop me doing anything.
Day 4
This quote is from the Disney musical film Camp Rock.
I love this quote because it basically explains why I continue on, no matter how hard things get. I have always known what I want to do career wise and know what I have to do to get there. If I wasn't striving to get that, I wouldn't have anything to look forward to. I am so determined to get there that I won't let anything get in my way. That is why I do not let my mental illnesses hold me back.
This quote is from the Disney musical film Camp Rock.
I love this quote because it basically explains why I continue on, no matter how hard things get. I have always known what I want to do career wise and know what I have to do to get there. If I wasn't striving to get that, I wouldn't have anything to look forward to. I am so determined to get there that I won't let anything get in my way. That is why I do not let my mental illnesses hold me back.
Day 5
This quote is from Shrek the Musical which I saw live in October. I have now watched the DVD about 4 times I love it so much.
Unfortunately this quote is all too true because in our society, if you have anything that makes you different or special, you get picked on or singled out. This then forces us to be strong. The thing that makes me special is that I have experienced mental illness. I know this is not a rare thing, 1 in 4 people experience a mental illness at some point in their lives, but the stigma surrounding mental health causes many people to suffer in silence (as many as 1 in 3 sufferers) and feel excluded.
I have become so much stronger than I ever thought I could be from suffering from anxiety and depression but I still wouldn't wish it on anyone else!
This quote is from Shrek the Musical which I saw live in October. I have now watched the DVD about 4 times I love it so much.
Unfortunately this quote is all too true because in our society, if you have anything that makes you different or special, you get picked on or singled out. This then forces us to be strong. The thing that makes me special is that I have experienced mental illness. I know this is not a rare thing, 1 in 4 people experience a mental illness at some point in their lives, but the stigma surrounding mental health causes many people to suffer in silence (as many as 1 in 3 sufferers) and feel excluded.
I have become so much stronger than I ever thought I could be from suffering from anxiety and depression but I still wouldn't wish it on anyone else!
Day 6
Another quote from one of my favourite musicals. I have seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat twice and listen to the music constantly!
I particularly love this quote because I love the idea that where you are from does not affect how successful you are in life. I live in a council estate in a small (highly sectarian) town in Northern Ireland, not the "best" place to come from. I have still managed to get very good A-level results and get into a Russell Group University to study the course of my choice.
As my mum has always told me, the harder you work, the luckier you get. That is why I work as hard as I can, I want to be 'lucky' and get as far in this life as I can
Another quote from one of my favourite musicals. I have seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat twice and listen to the music constantly!
I particularly love this quote because I love the idea that where you are from does not affect how successful you are in life. I live in a council estate in a small (highly sectarian) town in Northern Ireland, not the "best" place to come from. I have still managed to get very good A-level results and get into a Russell Group University to study the course of my choice.
As my mum has always told me, the harder you work, the luckier you get. That is why I work as hard as I can, I want to be 'lucky' and get as far in this life as I can
Day 7
A quote from The Wizard of Oz. I have never seen this musical live but I have seen the movie ages ago. My all time favourite book is The Wizard of Oz.
I love this quote because it reminds me that somewhere, sometime, my dreams will come true. Even those that I wouldn't openly admit to people, such as getting straight A's in my A-levels. I used this as a reminder when I was working for my exams.
A quote from The Wizard of Oz. I have never seen this musical live but I have seen the movie ages ago. My all time favourite book is The Wizard of Oz.
I love this quote because it reminds me that somewhere, sometime, my dreams will come true. Even those that I wouldn't openly admit to people, such as getting straight A's in my A-levels. I used this as a reminder when I was working for my exams.
Week 2- Disney
Day 8
Quote from Cinderella, a classic Disney Princess movie which is being released in live-action this year.
In this day and age, we are impatient and want everything to happen straight away and get annoyed when things take a while. However, miracles can take a little time. Maybe you not ready for your miracle yet or you have a little more to learn before change happens. Just keep the faith that things will work out eventually and everything good that you deserve will come to you.
Quote from Cinderella, a classic Disney Princess movie which is being released in live-action this year.
In this day and age, we are impatient and want everything to happen straight away and get annoyed when things take a while. However, miracles can take a little time. Maybe you not ready for your miracle yet or you have a little more to learn before change happens. Just keep the faith that things will work out eventually and everything good that you deserve will come to you.
Day 9
Quote by Walt Disney. This man was a genius who has inspired many people to become artists.
Sometimes, the only limits that are in place are the ones we set ourselves. We truly dream things that are possible, but may seem hard to get. We pretend to others that these are not true dreams as we don't want to face the ridicule if they are not accomplished.
If you can dream that you can get that amazing job, then you can. Even if it is very difficult, you can do it if you put the work in for it.
Quote by Walt Disney. This man was a genius who has inspired many people to become artists.
Sometimes, the only limits that are in place are the ones we set ourselves. We truly dream things that are possible, but may seem hard to get. We pretend to others that these are not true dreams as we don't want to face the ridicule if they are not accomplished.
If you can dream that you can get that amazing job, then you can. Even if it is very difficult, you can do it if you put the work in for it.
Day 10
Who doesn't love Dory and her ever-inspirational 'Just keep swimming'? Dory was a character in Finding Nemo, she helped Marvin search the ocean for his son Nemo. Next year Finding Dory is coming out and I cannot wait!!
No matter what comes your way, do not lie down to it and let it defeat you. Carry on. Even if it is the hardest thing you will ever do, carry on. You will learn so much about yourself by going through difficult times. Keep swimming and soon the seas will calm.
Who doesn't love Dory and her ever-inspirational 'Just keep swimming'? Dory was a character in Finding Nemo, she helped Marvin search the ocean for his son Nemo. Next year Finding Dory is coming out and I cannot wait!!
No matter what comes your way, do not lie down to it and let it defeat you. Carry on. Even if it is the hardest thing you will ever do, carry on. You will learn so much about yourself by going through difficult times. Keep swimming and soon the seas will calm.
Day 11
I could't let this week go by without a reference to Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell is my favourite Disney character. She is small, she is dainty but she is also strong and doesn't take any rubbish from people. Really, I want to be Tinkerbell! (Unfortunately I cannot have wings :( !!)
Anything in this life is possible if you have faith and trust. Most important is to trust yourself and have faith that you will get through whatever situation you are currently in. You also need to trust other people around you. You may have a friend or family member that you can trust to look after you or give you the advice/support that you need.
I could't let this week go by without a reference to Tinkerbell. Tinkerbell is my favourite Disney character. She is small, she is dainty but she is also strong and doesn't take any rubbish from people. Really, I want to be Tinkerbell! (Unfortunately I cannot have wings :( !!)
Anything in this life is possible if you have faith and trust. Most important is to trust yourself and have faith that you will get through whatever situation you are currently in. You also need to trust other people around you. You may have a friend or family member that you can trust to look after you or give you the advice/support that you need.
Day 12
A classic quote from one of the most recognisable Disney characters, Winnie the Pooh.
Everyone thinks they are not brave, but everyone is much, much braver than they think. You manage to get up everyday, look after yourself and got yourself to work/school every day. Everyday you face situations that are scary, and may have been the first time you faced them. That is amazingly brave.
You only discover your true strength when being strong is your only choice. When battling a mental illness, you are constantly battling against your own mind, but still doing everyday things such as work or look after kids. That takes some serious strength.
Everyone is much smarter than they think. To quote Einstein "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid".
A classic quote from one of the most recognisable Disney characters, Winnie the Pooh.
Everyone thinks they are not brave, but everyone is much, much braver than they think. You manage to get up everyday, look after yourself and got yourself to work/school every day. Everyday you face situations that are scary, and may have been the first time you faced them. That is amazingly brave.
You only discover your true strength when being strong is your only choice. When battling a mental illness, you are constantly battling against your own mind, but still doing everyday things such as work or look after kids. That takes some serious strength.
Everyone is much smarter than they think. To quote Einstein "Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid".
Day 13
Another quote from Cinderella!
The best days in your life is yet to come. If your life isn't too good right now, then it will get better. Eventually your rainbow will come shining through and you will discover why you had to go through everything you have been through.
If you have faith in your dreams and your ability to achieve these dreams, then eventually you will achieve them and your life will mean so much more.
Another quote from Cinderella!
The best days in your life is yet to come. If your life isn't too good right now, then it will get better. Eventually your rainbow will come shining through and you will discover why you had to go through everything you have been through.
If you have faith in your dreams and your ability to achieve these dreams, then eventually you will achieve them and your life will mean so much more.
Day 14
I have to say I only discovered this quote when I was researching quotes for this challenge. I don't think I have ever seen Hercules, and if I have it was years ago. I am surprised I have never heard of this one before because, being a big Disney fan, I do like looking up Disney quotes.
As soon as I read this quote, I thought it was brilliant. As anyone who has ever battled mental illness know, it takes time to get better. Even when you do recover, you are never going to be the same person you were before. You just know that you will always be strong and, though sometimes you feel like you are not strong enough to get through it, you know you will fight to the end. I know I have a huge distance to go to be 'better' but I will find the strength from somewhere and I will get to that point.
I have to say I only discovered this quote when I was researching quotes for this challenge. I don't think I have ever seen Hercules, and if I have it was years ago. I am surprised I have never heard of this one before because, being a big Disney fan, I do like looking up Disney quotes.
As soon as I read this quote, I thought it was brilliant. As anyone who has ever battled mental illness know, it takes time to get better. Even when you do recover, you are never going to be the same person you were before. You just know that you will always be strong and, though sometimes you feel like you are not strong enough to get through it, you know you will fight to the end. I know I have a huge distance to go to be 'better' but I will find the strength from somewhere and I will get to that point.
Week 3- Music
Day 15
Starting off music week with a song from Kelly Clarkson. I love a lot of Kelly Clarkson songs! They just seem to speak to me and the situation I am in.
This song I find is particularly good for mental illness. "People like us, we gotta stick together". There is very little understanding and support of mental illness outside the mental health community, so we need to all stick together and make the change, get rid of stigma. As Helen Keller said 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much'. One person cannot make a change but change can not occur unless one person stands up demanding it.
Starting off music week with a song from Kelly Clarkson. I love a lot of Kelly Clarkson songs! They just seem to speak to me and the situation I am in.
This song I find is particularly good for mental illness. "People like us, we gotta stick together". There is very little understanding and support of mental illness outside the mental health community, so we need to all stick together and make the change, get rid of stigma. As Helen Keller said 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much'. One person cannot make a change but change can not occur unless one person stands up demanding it.
Day 16
This song is amazingly empowering for self-esteem. It tells anyone listening to it that they should love themselves because they are perfect just the way they are and that God made them perfect.
I know that I have pretty low self-esteem but I do try to remember that I am the way God made me and that I am on the right track.
This song is amazingly empowering for self-esteem. It tells anyone listening to it that they should love themselves because they are perfect just the way they are and that God made them perfect.
I know that I have pretty low self-esteem but I do try to remember that I am the way God made me and that I am on the right track.
Day 17
Everybody wants to mean something and be remembered when we are not here, it's human nature. We also don't want to waste our lives.
One way of proving that we meant something and did some good while we were on this world is by touching the lives of others and meaning something to them. Their memory of us is our legacy and keeps us alive when we are no longer here.
Everybody wants to mean something and be remembered when we are not here, it's human nature. We also don't want to waste our lives.
One way of proving that we meant something and did some good while we were on this world is by touching the lives of others and meaning something to them. Their memory of us is our legacy and keeps us alive when we are no longer here.
Day 18
I generally love Emeli Sande, but I especially love this song. It is about how we are so scared of hurting someone or being ashamed of being different but changing that and letting people know who we truly are and what we truly believe.
We are all wonderful people, yet why do we get so afraid of telling people that we have mental illnesses or whatever? It should not be that way! Let people know the real you :)
I generally love Emeli Sande, but I especially love this song. It is about how we are so scared of hurting someone or being ashamed of being different but changing that and letting people know who we truly are and what we truly believe.
We are all wonderful people, yet why do we get so afraid of telling people that we have mental illnesses or whatever? It should not be that way! Let people know the real you :)
Day 19
This is a song I own when I'm driving. I love letting loose and singing for all my might when I'm in my car. It's such a freeing feeling.
The chorus of Up describes exactly how I feel sometimes. "It's bout as bad as it can be" "nothing wants to go my way". This is basically what I think when I am feeling very bad. But "can only go up, up where the clouds don't appear". And it won't last for long. I will get past this.
This is a song I own when I'm driving. I love letting loose and singing for all my might when I'm in my car. It's such a freeing feeling.
The chorus of Up describes exactly how I feel sometimes. "It's bout as bad as it can be" "nothing wants to go my way". This is basically what I think when I am feeling very bad. But "can only go up, up where the clouds don't appear". And it won't last for long. I will get past this.
Day 20
The last six months, I have grown up so much. I believe I am now a lot closer to what I should be at this point than I was before. Then again, who we are is constantly changing. I thought six months ago I was the best I could be, but since starting uni, I feel much more mature and able to deal with things. Even if mental illness tries to get in the way!
There is a line in this song that I do not agree with. "Wake me up when its all over; when I'm wiser and I'm older". I believe that going through something difficult, and experiencing hardship is what makes us wise. By avoiding it, we are not learning anything.
The last six months, I have grown up so much. I believe I am now a lot closer to what I should be at this point than I was before. Then again, who we are is constantly changing. I thought six months ago I was the best I could be, but since starting uni, I feel much more mature and able to deal with things. Even if mental illness tries to get in the way!
There is a line in this song that I do not agree with. "Wake me up when its all over; when I'm wiser and I'm older". I believe that going through something difficult, and experiencing hardship is what makes us wise. By avoiding it, we are not learning anything.
Day 21
This is another song that I love to sing to in my car. It reminds me of my childhood. I always used to play it when I was younger, jumping on my trampoline, playing with my dog. It reminds me of happy times. It always puts a smile on my face.
The message of the song is to not stop or give up, even when the world gets tough. We should bring it round to ourselves and show the world how strong we are and how capable we are at fighting whatever comes our way. I am never going to give up battling against anxiety and depression, even when it gets really tough. That is when I'll show all I can do.
This is another song that I love to sing to in my car. It reminds me of my childhood. I always used to play it when I was younger, jumping on my trampoline, playing with my dog. It reminds me of happy times. It always puts a smile on my face.
The message of the song is to not stop or give up, even when the world gets tough. We should bring it round to ourselves and show the world how strong we are and how capable we are at fighting whatever comes our way. I am never going to give up battling against anxiety and depression, even when it gets really tough. That is when I'll show all I can do.
Week 4- Books
Day 22
It is brilliant to have a dream. A place where you want to go in life. Having a dream is what pushes most of us to do some difficult things (study, job interviews, move). What is not good is to spend so much time focussing on this dream that you forget to live.
There are two bad things that can happen, both equally as bad. You can achieve your dreams and them realise after that you have missed out on life or you can not achieve your dreams at all. It's all about balance. Work for your dreams but also live your life!
It is brilliant to have a dream. A place where you want to go in life. Having a dream is what pushes most of us to do some difficult things (study, job interviews, move). What is not good is to spend so much time focussing on this dream that you forget to live.
There are two bad things that can happen, both equally as bad. You can achieve your dreams and them realise after that you have missed out on life or you can not achieve your dreams at all. It's all about balance. Work for your dreams but also live your life!
Day 23
Unfortunately people seem to think it is acceptable to tell others that they can't be upset or feel like they are suffering because someone else has it worse. That is as bad (and stupid) as saying that you cannot be happy because someone else has it better. It just does not make sense,
People with mental illnesses already feel really guilty about their illness and the hassle it causes others. They don't need other, who have no understanding, telling them that there are people suffering from starvation in Africa so they should 'count themselves lucky'...
Not fair!
Unfortunately people seem to think it is acceptable to tell others that they can't be upset or feel like they are suffering because someone else has it worse. That is as bad (and stupid) as saying that you cannot be happy because someone else has it better. It just does not make sense,
People with mental illnesses already feel really guilty about their illness and the hassle it causes others. They don't need other, who have no understanding, telling them that there are people suffering from starvation in Africa so they should 'count themselves lucky'...
Not fair!
Day 24
If we want our lives to mean anything or matter, we must live our lives for ourselves, not for others. Living your life the way society wants, but sacrificing your morals, is not what you should do. You should only ever live your life the way you want to, doing what you want to do.
If we want our lives to mean anything or matter, we must live our lives for ourselves, not for others. Living your life the way society wants, but sacrificing your morals, is not what you should do. You should only ever live your life the way you want to, doing what you want to do.
Day 25
I'd like to hope that I still have the most of my life still to come. This means there is so many good, bad and amazing times still to come. Just because things seem bad now, they won't always be that way. I just have to move on to the next chapter and see what it brings.
I'd like to hope that I still have the most of my life still to come. This means there is so many good, bad and amazing times still to come. Just because things seem bad now, they won't always be that way. I just have to move on to the next chapter and see what it brings.
Day 26
It may seem like things in this life are so hard that you will not get through them. This is often what it feel like when you have a mental illness. Especially with depression. It takes away all hope in your life and makes it feel like things will never get better. But you will get through it and things will get better.
I had wanted another quote from Paper Towns- "maybe all the strings inside him broke"- but decided this one was better.
It may seem like things in this life are so hard that you will not get through them. This is often what it feel like when you have a mental illness. Especially with depression. It takes away all hope in your life and makes it feel like things will never get better. But you will get through it and things will get better.
I had wanted another quote from Paper Towns- "maybe all the strings inside him broke"- but decided this one was better.
Day 27
I read this book last month in like three days because I loved it so much! It is a novel about a girl who commits suicide and has 13 people to blame for pushing her deeper into depression or not helping her when she reached out.
What causes us pain isn't the initial emotion or event but going over it again and again (ruminating). Maybe if we learnt to let things slide, we would be a little happier and nicer to ourselves.
I read this book last month in like three days because I loved it so much! It is a novel about a girl who commits suicide and has 13 people to blame for pushing her deeper into depression or not helping her when she reached out.
What causes us pain isn't the initial emotion or event but going over it again and again (ruminating). Maybe if we learnt to let things slide, we would be a little happier and nicer to ourselves.
Day 28
Can't believe I am at the end of the month! Actually can't believe I managed to do it all!
I believe that nobody knows how truly strong they are until they are in a situation where they need to be strong. Our true strength is kept hidden from us for times when we desperately need it. In these tough times, your strength is your main ally. It is what pulls you through everything.
Can't believe I am at the end of the month! Actually can't believe I managed to do it all!
I believe that nobody knows how truly strong they are until they are in a situation where they need to be strong. Our true strength is kept hidden from us for times when we desperately need it. In these tough times, your strength is your main ally. It is what pulls you through everything.
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