Mondays can be overwhelming. Those laid-back weekend vibes are behind you, and now you’re just trying to figure out how you’ll juggle everything on your to-do list.
But a little bit of Monday motivation can help set the tone for your whole week — because every Monday is a chance to start fresh.
So we’ve rounded up positive affirmations and quotes that’ll add a little pep to your Monday step.
1. “Even the best weeks start with Monday.” —Nice Peter
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2. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” —Lao Tzu
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3. “When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day.” —Ella Woodward
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4. “The sun himself is weak when he first rises; and gathers strength and courage as the day gets on.” —Charles Dickens
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5. “I know it’s Monday, but it’s also a new day, a new week — and in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen.” —Michael Ealy
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6. “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” —John R. Wooden
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7. “The beginning is always today.” —Mary Shelley
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8. “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. The rest of us just get up and go to work.” —Stephen King
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9. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” —Og Mandino
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10. “Monday is for people with a mission.” —Cristina Imre
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11. “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
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12. “I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in it.” —Groucho Marx
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13. “Action is the foundational key to all success.” —Pablo Picasso
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14. “Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.” —Dale Carnegie
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15. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” —Arthur Ashe
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16. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” —Unknown
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17. “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” —Amelia Earhart
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18. “You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” —Lucille Ball
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19. “You may have a fresh start any moment you choose.” —Mary Pickford
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20. “Monday is a state of mind.” —Unknown
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