Words to live by

I love to read quotes, copy quotes, print quotes and hang them in my office, "pin" quotes and pass on quotes. 

I just love those little phrases that tell me the stuff I already know but need to be reminded of constantly. 

Lately I have been thinking about the little phrases that are continually popping up in my head. They are my words-to-live-by I guess, the self-talk that keeps me skipping/trudging through life.

My words to live by:

"Just keep going" 

Simple, but it works for me. I use this in tough times when sadness and stress threaten to overwhelm me. In these times it means "just put one foot in front of the other and keep going!"

I also use it during times when I feel that my work is not meeting my standards or my idea of success seems too far away. 

But I also use it (it is very versatile) when the house is a mess and it feels like I will never achieve that tidy, polished look I aim for by Friday afternoon.

"Tomorrow's just your future yesterday"

When I have a very busy day to follow - one of those days where you wonder how you are going to fit it all in, achieve all commitments, and exude confidence when pushed out of your comfort zone.. you know the ones.

I think of Craig Ferguson's Late Late Show theme song:  
If you haven't watched the Late Late Show, 10:30pm weeknights on 11, you won't hear the tune as you read this, so it won't have quite the effect :)

"It's hard to stay up
It's been a long, long day
And you got the sandman at the door
But hang on, leave the TV on
And let's do it anyway
It's ok
You can always sleep through work tomorrow, OK?
Hey hey
Tomorrow's just your future yesterday"

It is the last line that has the most weight.

It's funny, {it's supposed to be} but it really is true. It says how silly most of our worries are, because most of them aren't even an issue the next day.

"Suck it up"

When I feel like I'm being a bit precious. This works in heeeeaps of situations :)

"Enjoy now" 

When spending time with kids, family, friends, hubby, or just some time alone. It means "lap it up" or "live in the moment" because that moment will be gone soon.


I leave you with my favourite quote (because I can't help myself)

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