Depression is real. And there are days when we feel like everything is going against our plan and this sinking feeling in the stomach attacks again, leaving us almost down on our knees and about to give up.

It may be difficult, but the need to get up and fight is a must. There is always a way, a silver lining out of all the bad things that are happening.

If you feel like today is one of those gloomy days, find strength and motivation through these famous quotations meant to inspire and encourage the tired and worn-out soul. Read on and find solace in these words of positivity to help you get through another rough day.

1. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Hellen Keller

A positive outcome starts with a positive attitude. Have the faith and confidence that only good things will come from your good action and intention.

2. “Concern should drive us into action and not into a depression. No man is free who cannot control himself.” – Pythagoras

You know what you are capable of and what you can achieve if you only give your best. Get that drive up and alive, you are the only person who has control over that. There’s no use in overthinking, but rather you need to focus on doing the right action and take charge of your life.

3. “I learned that we can do anything, but we can’t do everything… at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities, not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. Timing is everything.” – Dan Millman

We are only humans and we can only do so much in 24 hours a day. Don’t be too hard on yourself and learn to time your actions. Prioritize and plan carefully so you don’t have to stress yourself too much.

4. ” If I let myself sink into depression, I won’t be able to get out. And then I’ll be awfully unhappy. I just have to turn my face to the light and walk on. And trust that things will be all right.” – Marianne Faithfull

The key to a positive life is learning to move on and continue to hope for a better day ahead. Life may throw struggles at you, but with a heart that knows how to fight on and walk with a smile, there will always be something to be happy about in each day that comes.

5.“I also hope that you never cower from your dark chapters, but highlight them as proof of perseverance, determination, and strength. People need a fairytale. They need inspiration. Sometimes they need to recognize that they are their hero, and your story can be the catalyst. This is the tax of success.” – Kierra C.T. Banks

You’ve probably heard the saying “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, and this is definitely true. Your hardships and difficulties are moments that might have happened because of your recklessness and bad choice, but they don’t define who you are or who you will be. Those dark times are the evidence of how strong you are and you should be proud of being able to overcome so much.

6. “You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” – Maya Angelou

What makes up your life all depends on you. Whether you decide to make life darker or brighter will be based on your own decisions. Always try to see and do the positive choice.

7. “People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?” – Thich Nhat Hanh

It might be instinctive for people to wallow in the negative side of things, but you don’t have to be like them. By choosing to focus on what’s positive, you are changing your life for the better every single day.

8. “A lot of people think they should be happy all the time. But the writer understands you need both. You need the whole piano: the richness of the whole human experience. Depression, suffering, and anger are all part of being human.” – Janet Fitch

Every day may not always be a happy day. Moments of sorrow and defeat will come and pull you down but don’t ever give in. These trying times will only make you stronger.

9. “If you have a little sensibility or a heart, you have all the reason to be depressed once in a while. But the depression is like a motor for creation. I need a little bit of depression, a bit of acid in my stomach, to be able to create. When I’m happy, I just want to dance.” – Marjane Satrapi

Being sad is normal. It’s not something we can’t help but feel at times. Sometimes, these moments can even spur bouts of creativity that you did not think lives in you. Appreciate the little mishaps and occasional failures because they teach you more about yourself.

10. “Some days, 24 hours is too much to stay put in, so I take the day hour by hour, moment by moment. I break the task, the challenge, the fear into small, bite-size pieces, I can handle a piece of fear, depression, anger, pain, sadness, loneliness, illness. I actually put my hands up to my face, one next to each eye, like blinders on a horse.” – Regina Brett

When things seem to be overwhelming, do not forget to take a break and breathe. Don’t overwork yourself. Instead, try to dissect the challenge in front of you and make it into small portions that you can achieve one trial at a time.

11.”There’s a way that you can throw negativity out there that seems rebellious. But I’ve always taken pleasure in a different kind of rebellion, which is putting a positive spin on everything, trying to enjoy myself at all times.” – Zac Efron

The choice to be positive is always yours. Everything may go wrong, but you can still see the good thing about them if you only decide to be optimistic.

12. “I’m by no means an expert at giving advice on depression, but I would say that a lot of my show is about making the decision to be happy. We all think that happiness is something that just falls into our lap. But it’s something you have to really work on.” – Lilly Singh

Happiness does not find you. You have to work for it! You know what will make you happy and they are the things that money can never buy for you. Follow your heart, don’t be afraid and pursue that happiness!

We will never be able to know for sure what life will throw at us and things might not always work the way we want them to. We should be prepared to cry at times, yes that’s true. But, always remember that these crying moments will also pass and soon enough, if you only let yourself stick to what’s positive, you’ll find a new reason to smile again.

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Source: Power of Positivity