Monday motivation quotes: Start your week with fresh energy

12 Monday morning motivation quotes for work

An empowering reminder that you can handle whatever the week has in store. These inspirational quotes should shake off even the most severe case of Mondayitis. They can remind you of your goals in a single moment, give you a boost of confidence and start your week off on the right foot.

“The first man gets the oyster, the second man gets the shell." – Andrew Carnegie, philanthropist and industrialist

"Monday Morning Blues? Why not change the color of your Monday to yellow and brighten up the coming week?" – Kanika Saxena, tech-journalist

“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life.” – Germany Kent, broadcaster and journalist

“Hey, I know it’s Monday. But it’s also a new day and a new week. And in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen.”  –Michael Ely, writer

“Monday, the start of a new week, with brand-new opportunities to enjoy all that life has to offer.” – Audrey Carlan, author

“I must break the routines and become a person who becomes productive every Monday. I must break the mindset of unhappiness and turn myself into a happy magnet for Mondays.”– Leggy Saul

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson, American politician

"I love Mondays because it's the start of a new week with new opportunities. I'm excited to see what the week brings!" - Arianna Huffington, founder of Huffington Post

“Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them.” – Kristin, The Sophisticated Gal

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer, journalist and editor

“When you start to do the things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it’s Monday or Friday; you would be so excited to wake up each morning to work on your passions.” – Edmond Mbiaka, self-help author

“This should be the spirit every Monday. Know that something good will always happen.” – Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez, novelist

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Inspirational quotes

The young minds of today possess the capacity to transform the world of tomorrow. Whether drawn from the realms of activism, entrepreneurship, entertainment, or innovation, these inspirational quotes serve as beacons of hope and catalysts for action, urging us all to embrace our potential and live a happy life.

"Do not try to be someone else. You're not living your life for somebody else; you're living your life for yourself." – Zendaya, Actress and Activist

"I believe that business is the greatest platform for change." – Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS Shoes

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist

"I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background." – Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta

"We need to be bold and ambitious in our thinking about how we can solve the world's problems." – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX

"The only sustainable way to win is to enable others." – Boyong Ma, Chinese novelist and columnist

"[My biggest mistake is probably] weighing too much on someone's talent and not someone's personality. I think it matters whether someone has a good heart." – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX

'It's never too late to be what you might've been.” – George Eliot, novelist and poet

"When you believe in yourself and follow your own path, you can accomplish anything." – Malik Ducard, Chief Content Officer of Pinterest

“We can be whatever we have the courage to see." – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American politician and activist

"Age should not limit your dreams. The world is waiting for your magic." – Nikhil Kamath, founder of Zerodha and True Beacon

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” – Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Quotes about productivity

These inspiring and thought-provoking nuggets of wisdom, delivered by renowned thinkers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, can fuel our drive to accomplish more in our daily lives through harnessing effective time management, motivation, and goal attainment. They remind us that productivity isn't just about working harder but working smarter, optimizing our resources, and staying focused on what truly matters.

“If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it.” — Olin Miller, author

"If you want to be productive, you need to be selective." – Tim Ferriss, American entrepreneur, and investor

“A hard thing is done by figuring out how to start.” – Rand Fishkin, SEOmoz

"The key to productivity is to focus on one task at a time." – Gary Keller, American entrepreneur, and best-selling author

"Don't be afraid to delegate." – Richard Branson, CEO Virgin

"Don't expect 100% productivity from an employee when you only give them 1% training." – Unknown

"Productivity is not an accident. It is always the result of commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort." – Paul J. Meyer, self-improvement pioneer

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities." – Stephen Covey, American educator, author, businessman

"Don't be busy; be productive. Don't just get through the day; get something from the day." – Tony Robbins, author, coach, and speaker.

"Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment and make it perfect." –Unknown

“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States

"Productivity is not about working more hours, it's about working smarter." – Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and SpaceX

Quotes to empower success

Success is not a destination but a journey. It is fuelled by passion, determination and trust in yourself. These words instil the belief that setbacks can be blessings in disguise, and provide a setup for a comeback. They show us that resilience is the true mark of a successful individual and that some of the biggest thrills of success can be embracing challenges as opportunities and setting audacious goals to achieve your life plan.

"Success is not about being the best; it's about always getting better." – Scott Belsky, Behance Founder

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Thomas Jefferson

"If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you believe it won’t, you will see obstacles.' – Wayne Dyer, author and motivational speaker

“However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” – Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist and cosmologist

"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." – Winston Churchill, Former British PM, entrepreneur, and investor

"The key to success is to be authentic and true to yourself." – Zoe Foster Blake, author, skin care founder and entrepreneur

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." – Albert Schweitzer, Author

"Success begins with believing in yourself." – Sam Kerr, Australia women's national soccer team captain

“Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.” – Jules Renard, Naturalist, Humorist, Playwright

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky, hockey player

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill, Former British PM, entrepreneur, and investor

“Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” – Conrad Hilton, American businessman

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Quotes for entrepreneurs

These words of wisdom encapsulate the essence of entrepreneurship. These inspiring quotes from real life entrepreneurs remind us that challenges are opportunities in disguise, failure is a single step to greatness, and that persistence is the key to triumph.

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks." – Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO

“If we can challenge convention, we can solve any problem.” -–Josh Valman, founder and CEO of RPD International

"It is better to fail in originality, than to succeed in imitation." – Herman Melville, author and poet

“If you can help your people have clarity of what their role is, they can achieve amazing things – particularly when the entrepreneur empowers them with responsibility.” – Creel Price, CEO of Investible.

“There’s lots of bad reasons to start a company. But there’s only one good, legitimate reason, and I think you know what it is: it’s to change the world.” – Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote.

“I like to think of ideas as potential energy. They're really wonderful, but nothing will happen until we risk putting them into action.” – Mae Jemison, engineer

“I suffer from the delusion that every product of my imagination is not only possible, but always on the cusp of becoming real.” – Sean Parker, Napster

“If Google teaches you anything, it’s that small ideas can be big.” – Ben Silbermann, Pinterest

“I knew that if I failed, I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying.” – Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO of Amazon

“Before dreaming about the future or making plans, you need to articulate what you already have going for you – as entrepreneurs do.” – Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn co-founder

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along." – George Herbert

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Friday motivational quotes

Remember, Friday is not just the end of the workweek; it's the beginning of a well-deserved break. These motivational quotes provide a morning reminder to stay productive and positive as you wrap up your tasks and head into the weekend with enthusiasm and energy.

“Friday is like a green light; you speed up until after work and start to slow down once the light turns yellow." – El Fuego

“Without the weekend, where would the week be?” — Anthony T. Hincks, writer

“Success is to wake up each morning and consciously decide that today will be the best day of your life.” – Ken Poirot, author, entrepreneur, and speaker

“Friday is a day to finish your goals for the week. It is a day to celebrate that which you set out to accomplish at the beginning of the week." – Byron Pulsifer, author

“Light tomorrow with today.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning, author

"Friday is the golden child of the weekdays. The superhero of the workweek. The welcome wagon to the weekend." – Unknown

"Make each day of the week like Friday and your life will take on new enthusiasm." – Byron Pulsifer, author

"Friday is a day to be happy and thankful for the week that was. A day to look forward to the weekend with a smile." – Anthony T. Hincks, writer

"Spend 80% of your time focusing on the opportunities of tomorrow rather than the problems of yesterday." -- Brian Tracy, motivational author

“Friday is the start of the weekend, but it's also a day to reflect on the accomplishments of the week. What did you achieve? What are you proud of? Celebrate your successes.” – Unknown

It's not about what you couldn't do all week; it's about what you can do on a Friday." – Nancy Johnson, inventor

"Finish the week with a positive attitude, and you'll start the weekend with a refreshing vibe." – Unknown

Quotes to beat the blues

Global insurance, risk management and consulting firm, Gallagher, 2023 Australian Workforce Trends Report, revealed that bitter trials of global economic turndown and higher workloads are leading to a downward spiral of burnout, depression and a deterioration in well-being.¹

Depression and anxiety are now the most prevalent psychological and emotional troubles faced in the workplace. The following inspiring quotes provide a safe harbor. They emphasize the importance of balancing work and mental well-being, seeking support when needed, and taking steps to ensure that your work contributes positively to your overall well-being, rather than exacerbating depression or stress.

“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company

“In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on." – Robert Frost, poet

“Whenever you see a successful person you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.” – Vaibhav Shah, Scientist

"Believe you can, and you're halfway there." – Theodore Roosevelt, Former US president, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” – Oprah Winfrey, entrepreneur and television host

“You have to see failure as the beginning and the middle, but never entertain it as an end.” – Jessica Herrin, founder and CEO of Stella & Dot

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." – Jimmy Dean, singer, actor and businessman

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." – Steve Jobs, Apple founder

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practise any other virtue consistently.” – Maya Angelou, memoirist and poet

"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude." - Zig Ziglar

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now." – Chinese Proverb

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us." – Helen Keller, advocate, political activist and lecturer

Funny motivational quotes to lighten the load

Humor is a powerful tool. It can help us to connect with others, to relieve stress, and to see the positive side of challenging situations. Studies show that during deadlines, meetings, and challenges, a well-timed zinger can provide a breath of fresh air, lightening the mood and reinvigorating enthusiasm for the tasks at hand.² Humor reminds us that even in the most serious of work environments, there's room for laughter and light-heartedness.

“Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?”– Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple Inc.

"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday." – Don Marquis, humorist and journalist

“My point is life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The piña and the colada.” – Ellen Degeneres, comedian and television host

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison, inventor and businessman

"The elevator to success is out of order. You'll have to use the stairs... one step at a time." – Joe Girard, salesman and motivational speaker

"The best way to appreciate your job is to imagine yourself without one." – Oscar Wilde, Author

"The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary." – Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist, businessman, and philanthropist

"If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat." – Sheryl Sandberg, CEO of Lean In.

“An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied.” – Arnold Glasow, writer

“Bet on me? Bet I will.” — Lizzo, musician

"You can't have a million dollar dream with a minimum wage worth ethic." – Zig Ziglar, writer

Quotes for becoming your best self

The importance of personal growth and self-value can’t be understated. Here are some positive quotes from some inspirational go-getters on becoming your best self and taking the next step toward success.

“Greatness is defined by how much you want to put into what you do” – LeBron James, athlete

“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” - Stephen King, novelist

“There’s no committee that says, ‘This is the type of person who can change the world – and you can’t.’ Realizing that anyone can do it is the first step. The next step is figuring out how you’re going to do it.” – Adora Svitak, Flying Fingers

“Dreams don't work unless you do." – John C. Maxwell, American author, speaker, and pastor, professor and writer

“Trust your idea enough to know that it can challenge the status quo.” ― Arlyn Davich, founder Little Fish

“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” – Napoleon Hill, writer

"Don't be afraid to stand out and be different. Your uniqueness is your greatest strength." – Janine Allis, founder of Boost Juice Bars

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." – Ralph Waldo Emerson, author

“The plan is to fan this spark into a flame.” – Lin-Manuel Miranda, filmmaker and playwright

“Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz, American football player, coach, and analyst

A positive mindset attracts positive outcomes." Sam Kerr, Australia women's national soccer team captain

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie, author and business coach

Quotes on the power of perseverance

Persistence is the unyielding force that propels individuals to pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles, and achieve greatness. These visionaries and trailblazers share insightful thoughts that encapsulate the importance of tenacity.

"The sun himself is weak when he first rises; and gathers strength and courage as the day goes on." – Charles Dickens, author

To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way." – Henry Link, designer and entrepreneur

"You don't achieve success by taking it easy or working on it later. You achieve it through persistence and hard work.” – Robert Kiyosaki

“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you'll be able to see further.” –Thomas Carlyle, essayist and historian

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” – Robert Schuller, pastor, motivational speaker, and author.

"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." – Nido Qubein, businessman and motivational speaker

"Storms make trees take deeper roots." – Dolly Parton, musician and businesswoman

"Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end, you are sure to succeed." – Abraham Lincoln, Former US President

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." – Margaret Thatcher, Former British Prime Minister

“The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” – Rosa Parks, activist

“There is no traffic jam along the extra mile.” – Roger Staubach, athlete

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier, author

Self-motivation quotes to start the day

Starting your day with a positive attitude is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It is a common way for people to focus on the good things in life and to overcome any challenges that come your way. Here are a few quotes to stop self-defeating thoughts and start your day with a skip in your step.

"If you can dream it, you can do it." – Walt Disney, founder of The Walt Disney Company

"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me" - Ayn Rand, writer and philosopher

“Make each day your masterpiece,” – John Wooden, Coach

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.” – Ralph Marston, American football player

"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today." — Abraham Lincoln., former US President

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius, roman emperor

“The beginning is always today” – Mary Shelley, author

“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” – George S. Patton, US General

"If money is your first thought when you wake up, you need to dream bigger.”– Lisa Messenger, CEO of Collective Hub.

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."– Arthur Ashe, tennis player and activist

"The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandhi, lawyer and political ethicist

“A year from now you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lam, writer

Quotes to overcome fear

Whether it's the fear of the unknown, failure, or of stepping out of one's comfort zone, these life quotes serve as beacons of encouragement inspiring us to embrace life's challenges with determination.

"The greatest mistake you can make in life is to continually fear you will make one." ­– Elbert Hubbard

"Everything you want is on the other side of fear." – Jack Canfield

“Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility.’ – Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States

Know that something good will always happen.” – Gabriel García Márquez, author

“Have the courage to take your own thoughts seriously, for they will shape you.” – Albert Einstein

Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong – Ralph Waldo Emerson, essayist

"Fears are nothing more than a state of mind." – Napoleon Hill, self-help author

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” – Muhammad Ali, boxer

“Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes overnight.” – Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady of the United States

“Whatever you fear most has no power - it is your fear that has the power” – Oprah Winfrey

“The first step forward is to admit your fear, then you can take the next step to conquer it.” – Ken Poirot, author and mentor

“Use your fear, it can take you to the place where you store your courage.” – Amelia Earhart, aviator

Powerful deep quotes

In the intricate landscape of business and entrepreneurship, where challenges often seem insurmountable and the journey is marked by uncertainty, the power of deep thought is an invaluable asset.

These profound reflections from renowned visionaries, leaders, and innovators have the power to shape not only our businesses but also our lives, infusing them with purpose, resilience, and determination on the road to success.

“If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.” – Anita Roddick, Founder of The Body Shop.

“Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. It’s the mastery of fear.”– Arianna Huffington, Co-Founder of The Huffington Post.

“You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action.”– Tony Robbins, author, coach and speaker.

"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal--a commitment to excellence--that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” – Mario Andretti, racing driver

“Your reputation is more important than your paycheck, and your integrity is worth more than your career." – Ryan Freitas, director of product design at Uber.

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." – Michael Jordan, athlete

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” – Joel A. Barker

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will." — Vince Lombardi, football coach

"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do." — Steve Jobs, Apple founder

"Build your own dreams or someone else will hire you to build theirs." – Farrah Gray Rogers, businesswoman and investor

"The only thing that stands between you and your dream is the will to try and the belief that it is actually possible." — Joel Brown, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Founder of Addicted2Success.com

"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." – Michael Jordan, athlete

Quotes for staying motivated at work

Staying motivated at work can be challenging, especially when you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed. But it's important to remember that you're not alone. Everyone has days when they don't feel like working, but the key is to not let those days turn into weeks or months.

Whether you're striving to achieve professional goals, overcome obstacles, or simply enhance your productivity, these insightful expressions of wisdom and inspiration can reignite your passion, boost your motivation, and remind you to stay focused.

“The great secret about goals and visions is not the future they describe but the change in the present they engender.” – David Allen, author

"Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." – Sam Levenson, writer and host

“The question I ask myself like almost every day is, 'Am I doing the most important thing I could be doing?'” Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder of Facebook

Lucky people don't make successful people; people who completely commit themselves to success seem to get lucky in life." –Grant Cardone , author, sales trainer and speaker

“It isn’t possible to create anything of scale beyond one person without first recognizing the need and then asking for help.” – Michelle Duval, Founder and CEO of Marlee

“If you don’t have time for the small things, you won’t have time for the big things.” – Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group

"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.” – Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company

“Chase the vision, not the money. The money will end up following you.” – Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos

“It is hard to visualize someone as a leader if she is always waiting to be told what to do.” – Sheryl Sandberg, Founder of LeanIn.org

"Don't wait for opportunity. Create it." – Chris Grosser, Author and Entrepreneur

“Don't let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started.” –Marilu Henner, actress

“The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there.” – Vince Lombardi, American football coach

“We have a strategic plan. It’s called doing things.” – Herb Kelleher, Co-founder of Southwest Airlines

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Spiritual quotes

Emphasizing the importance of dedication and diligence, and the acknowledgment of faith and spirituality in our work and plans, can provide motivation and encouragement. The following thoughts and motivational work quotes from spiritual leaders and holy books, including the Bible and the Koran, encourage a sense of purpose in your daily tasks.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." – Galatians 6:9, NIV Bible

"The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty." – Proverbs 21:5, NIV Bible

"She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks." – Proverbs 31:17, NIV Bible

"The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands." – Deuteronomy 28:12, NIV Bible

“And never say of anything, 'Indeed, I will do that tomorrow,' Except [when adding], 'If Allah wills.'" – Quran 18:23-24

"There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path." – Buddha

“If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, concentrate the mind on the present."­– Buddha

"Perform your obligatory duties, because action is indeed better than inaction." – Bhagavad Gita 3:8

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” – Mother Teresa

“When you let go of who you are, you become who you might be."– Lao Tzu, Chinese Taoist philosopher

"The universe is not outside of you. Look inside yourself; everything that you want, you already are." – Rumi, Sufism

“Work is not only a means of earning a living: it is also a place where we express ourselves, feel useful, and learn the great lesson of concreteness, which helps keep the spiritual life from becoming spiritualism.” – Pope Francis³

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