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.

Margo Garrigues | Graphic Designer

One of my favorite quotes is from a book we read in high school called “The Evidential Power of Beauty” by Thomas Dubay. The whole book talks about the need for beauty in our lives, but the quote that I come back to again and again is “To be listless, dull, bored, and lifeless is not only a miserable condition, Read more>>

Dimples Music | Artist, Singer, Songwriter

You may not touch a gazillion lives, but you can light up your own space. -Lauryn Hill This reminds me to keep doing what I feel is necessary to ensure that I stay on track with my personal goals rather than put in work to please everyone else. What I like about the saying is that it straight and to the point. Read more>>

Apuroopa Kavikondala | 4x Published Author and Writer

Make your impact. I think — beyond anything in this world — this was the phrase that kept me going throughout every downside in my writing journey. Every time I felt like I could no longer write or didn’t have the motivation to do so, I would remember that I was writing about mental health and trying to spread awareness and destigmatize the topic because I wanted to impact people. Read more>>

Sheri Weitz | Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, Wellness Coach and Zumba Instructor

My favorite quote is actually the name of my business! “Move to Wellness!” “Move to Wellness” is a call to action. Movement is the most powerful determinant of our health…. whether it is simply breathing in and out, which is movement, or hiking ten miles. Movement is joy! For those clients who have lost their sense of joy in movement, we help them get in touch with their inner child again. Read more>>

Oscar Velasquez | Creative Producer

Words of affirmation is such a great love language! It’s one that you can give to yourself, especially when you’re not feeling like your best self — these can be gentle reminders of who you are. Read more>>

Annie Nguyen | Freelance Illustration Artist

My favorite quote is from Charlie Maclesy’s book called “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”: “What do you think success is?” asked the Boy – “To love,” said the Mole This part of the book completely changed my perspective and redefined success for me. I have learned to let go of my insecurities and embrace my pace. Read more>>