It’s not everyday in our lives that we feel like we have enough energy and passion to do what we need to do. It is almost impossible to live a life without some struggle. Somewhere along the way you will get to meet obstacles may it be in your career, your relationship, and sometimes, the battle is between you and yourself. Here are some powerful quotes from great people who made it through the tough times of their lives.

It’s important to always keep in mind…

“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

When failure always gets in the way and no matter what, you feel bound to lose.

“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” - J. K. Rowling

When negativity gets in your brain.

“Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.” - Kevyn Aucoin

When you are not motivated enough for your goals.

“We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” -Helen Keller

When you need a little boost.

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” - Anais Nin

And remember.

“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” - Katharine Hepburn