The Blog — motivational monday

I love this quote by Theodore Roosevelt "When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hold on".  Because how many times do you feel like you're getting pretty close to that rope's end?  I feel that way quite a bit....I hope it's not just me.  But I know that if I just tie that knot and hang on for awhile, it usually gets a little better....for awhile. Feel free to share this on social media, or with your friends and family.  You can print it to keep it as a nearby reminder.  Or print it on...

New adventures, and reaching your goals takes courage.  But sometimes we can feel pretty terrified about moving forward.  That's when the whole "fake it until you make it" thing kicks in.  Be brave.  Even when you're not - just pretend to be, and eventually the bravery will be real. You can share this on social media, print it out to keep nearby, or even print it smaller on sticker paper to put in your planner! And if you like the cute owl on this, you'll love our Boxy Forest Animal Clipart Set in the shop!

If you're motivated through jokes, then this cheesy quote is for you!  It says "Seven days without laughter make one weak." by Joel Goodman.  It's kind of dorky, and kind of punny, but also kind of true.  If you go too long between a good laugh, then I can't imagine that would make one feel strong.  So go out and find something funny, and laugh until your abs hurt! Feel free to share this with friends and family, or print it out and hang it nearby.  Or print it small on sticker paper and throw it in your planner! And...

How great is this quote by Pable Picasso, "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist".  I LOVE IT.  Mostly because I consider myself an artist.  But also because I like to break rules.  Not the big ones.  Just those little stupid ones that society puts on everyone, the ones that hold people back from achieving their goals.  Those rules totally deserve to be broken! Feel free to share this with friends and family on social media, card form, in person - whatever! And if you like our little octopus, you can find him...

A diamond is just a lump of coal that did well under pressure.  So the next time you feel like you're being heaped with nothing but pressure and stress, just remember that you can come out of it as a diamond.....or a pile of mush.  Because let's be honest, sometimes the pressure can mush us.  But that doesn't mean there aren't also moments that we are that diamond - and we can always at least TRY to be the diamond, right? Feel free to share this on social media or in real life.  Or keep it to yourself and look at...